A mere three miles West of Manchester city centre, Salford is well-served by Metrolink and local buses. You can get to Manchester city centre in about 20 minutes. These days, however, there’s a distinct possibility that if you’re living in Salford, you’re also working or studying in Salford.
MediaCityUK is a 200-acre development which is home to numerous companies and organizations including some parts of the BBC and ITV Granada. The University of Salford has over 19,000 students. There are also plenty of other employers in the area.
Historically famous for its cotton and silk factories in the 18th and 19th century, Salford has evolved into a bustling city of firsts, including being the home to the world’s first free public library. Salford is both rich in history and culture and boasts a fantastic portfolio of award-winning cuisine venues as well as a vibrant outdoor showcase of open spaces, parks, woodland, lakeside, and meadow walks.
There’s something around every corner in Salford, from the Salford Museum and Salford Arts Theatre to Heritage Trails and high streets full of both independent and household named brands, Salford has something for everyone. If you enjoy a good scare, Salford is home to a haunted Grade 1 listed Tudor house or if you would prefer a relaxed day around Salford, you’ll find plenty of places to set up a picnic and enjoy the beautiful green open spaces.
Famous for its cuisine and food culture, Salford is perfect for foodies who enjoy crawling the town to find the best grub and street food from more independent food stores and restaurants. Aside from the plentiful range of pubs, bars, cafes, coffee and tea rooms, Salford is also home to food favourites over at MediaCity UK where you’ll find The Alchemist, Wagamama, Prezzo and Marco’s New York Italian.
| Date | Capital Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | £228,474 | -1.1% |
| May 2021 | £230,976 | 2.9% |
| May 2020 | £224,424 | 9.2% |
| May 2019 | £205,425 | -4.7% |
| May 2018 | £215,564 | 10.5% |
| May 2017 | £195,077 |
| Bedrooms | Rental Yields |
|---|---|
| 0 | N/A |
| 1 | 5.8% |
| 2 | 5.1% |
| 3 | N/A |
| 4 | N/A |
| 5 | N/A |
| Bedrooms | Flats | Terraced | Semi-Detached | Detched |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £176,000 (5) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | £183,659 (22) | £208,167 (3) | £156,875 (4) | N/A |
| 3 | £180,300 (2) | £245,000 (2) | £196,500 (2) | N/A |
| 4 | N/A | N/A | £230,000 (1) | N/A |
| 5 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bedrooms | Flats | Terraced | Semi-Detached | Detched |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £919 (129) | N/A | N/A | £881 (23) |
| 2 | £1,220 (180) | £1,101 (1) | £949 (2) | £1,221 (27) |
| 3 | £1,485 (10) | N/A | £1,200 (3) | £1,499 (6) |
| 4 | £3,146 (2) | £2,301 (2) | £1,395 (1) | £1,395 (1) |
| 5 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Property statistics provided by PropertyData.
