Salford

If you’re looking for a place to live that has plenty of opportunity for both work and play, look no further than Salford. This metropolitan borough in the North West of England is home to over 240,000 people and boasts world-class universities, top schools, and lively nightlife. Whether you’re just starting out on your own or have a growing family, there’s something for everyone in Salford. In this guide, we’ll take a closer look at what makes Salford such an amazing place to live.

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Where is Salford?

Salford is located in the North West of England, right next to Greater Manchester. It’s only a 20-minute train ride from the centre of Manchester and has excellent transport links to other parts of Britain.

Areas in Salford

Some areas are better suited for students or young professionals while others are ideal if you have children. Here’s our rundown on the best and worst areas of Salford:

  • The heart of Salford is home to the University of Salford, as well as plenty of bars and clubs. It’s perfect for young people who want a lively nightlife.
  • If you’re looking for an urban area with all the amenities that come with it, then you should consider living in the city centre or one of the inner suburbs such as Pendleton or Ordsall. These areas are close to the universities and have great public transport links.
  • If you’re looking for somewhere with great schools, try Swinton or Walkden. Both are located on the outskirts of Salford and have some of the best schools in the area.
  • If you’re after something more rural, head to Eccles or Worsley. They both have beautiful countryside surroundings and are ideal if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Universities in Salford

Salford is home to two universities – the University of Salford and Manchester Metropolitan University.

The University of Salford is located in the heart of the city, whilst Manchester Metropolitan University has campuses in both Salford and Manchester.

Both universities are highly rated and offer a range of courses to suit all needs.

Both universities are highly ranked, with The University of Salford being placed in the top 150 universities in the world, and Manchester Metropolitan University is ranked as the 48th best university in the UK.

Top Schools in Salford

There are plenty of great schools located throughout Salford. Swinton and Walkden have some of the best schools in the area, but there are also good schools located in Eccles, Worsley and Pendlebury.

Some of the best schools in Salford are:

Walkden High School – A secondary academy school located in Walkden. The school was rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2015 and has a student population of around 1900 pupils.

Buile Hill Visual Arts College – An outstanding, mixed-gender comprehensive located near Eccles town centre. It is associated with Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Salford. The school has around 1000 pupils enrolled.

St Ambrose Barlow RC High School – A mixed-gender secondary academy located in Swinton with a student population of about 1200 pupils. Rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, the school is situated close to local amenities and transport links into Manchester city centre.

Swinton Holy Trinity CE Primary School – A small primary school located in Swinton with a student population of around 250 pupils. Rated as ‘good’ by Ofsted, the school has a reputation for being a friendly and welcoming place to learn.

Population of Salford

The population of Salford is around 232,000 people. The borough is made up of a mix of urban and rural areas, with the city centre being the most densely populated.

 

Featured developments in Salford

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Eda, M50

Eda
4.99 (63 reviews) 4.99 (63 reviews)
Tootal Park, M6

Tootal Park, M6

Wise Living
0.00 (0 reviews) 0.00 (0 reviews)
Moorland’s Green, M6

Moorland’s Green, M6

Wise Living
0.00 (0 reviews) 0.00 (0 reviews)
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Spinners Quarter, M5

Lovell Homes
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New Broughton, M7

New Broughton, M7

Wise Living
4.13 (13 reviews) 4.13 (13 reviews)
Clippers Quay, M50

Clippers Quay, M50

Grainger, Amstone Ventures
4.17 (112 reviews) 4.17 (112 reviews)

Reviews in Salford

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Close to local shops/pubs and parks

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Review Date Sep 2024

Close to local shops/pubs and parks so lots to do in the daytime, generally nice aria with not much disturbances at night from local residence or traffic noise, enough parking for everyone out front with extra added on. Close to local transport links and the perfect out of city center distance from Manchester but still walkable

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The huse itself is really nice, looks sleek and modern from the outside maximizing on space if the property. The living room on the first floor could be an ofput to some people however I personally quite like it! Nice little garden outside the back perfect for the summer time

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There is nothing that comes to mind really! The gates don’t work on the entrance to the community so one is left open all the time and one is constantly shut but that’s about it

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Big spacious kitchen/dining room that opens straight up onto the garden along with a garage that opens from the front and the back making it ideal for hosting friends/family

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Room for improvement

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Review Date Sep 2024

Covinient location to transport links and a few local shops near by. Some residents leave their bins outside on the street and blocking the entry to the car park. There’s lots of fly tipping in private property and property management are slow to act not reprimanding those causing issues. There is anti social behaviour from local teenagers and other residents causing excessive noise. Not enough parking causing flat residents to park directly in front of our front door and blocking the path.

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Buildings need to be sound proofed more to block noise from upstairs neighbours and. Property management need to do more to maintain the communal outside areas and the streets which would help reduce fly tipping. Building in generally designed well but there are flaws.

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Researched the area more and understand the terms of the property management services as it seems like they aren’t responsible for what the contract says they are but we pay out a lot of money for nothing to be maintained.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They respond fast but nothing gets done. They are nice enough but nothing seems to be a priority and when they do visit to check issues nothing is fixed or sorted.

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Great flats to live in, walkable to city centre and has secure parking!

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Review Date Sep 2024

Great location near the city centre – co working space, a shop and bar/restaurant all within the complex. Parking options could maybe be better but free short term parking is available. Close to train stations and trams but I mostly walk to places as it’s most convenient

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The flats are very modern, our 2 bedroom flat has 2 excellent bathrooms and is a great space. The building is kept clean, shoutout to the very friendly cleaner too!, parking is available and is secure. At a push I’d maybe say I’d like a gym in the buildings but that’s not a necessity but a lot of flats do offer gyms now. Property management are always quick to help and meet your needs. We really enjoy living here!

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Maybe that there wasn’t a concierge in the building for post – but this has since been resolved and the post situation is much better but still is in a separate building

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Yes always quick to respond – there was one issue around payments but they resolved their end very quickly.

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Great apartments to live in a great area

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Review Date Sep 2024

The area itself in MiddleWood Locks is beautiful and peaceful with lots of greenery and nature, it could do with more shops but it has a coffee shop, bar and connivence store which is enough to suit needs. It is also round the corner from a retail park which is useful!

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The building and apartments here are very modern and minimalistic despite that they still give off a homely feel and allow you the freedom to decorate as you wish. The balcony feels very secure and spacious and the kitchen appliances are modern and sleek

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I wish that I had known about the referral scheme you offer for getting people to move

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Yes they responded to a problem we had about our toilet leaking

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