M5 is a postcode district in Salford, North West, covering 605 active and 848 retired postcodes.
The largest share of M5 (18%) is characterised by a deprived but diverse community with strong neighbourhood identity, alongside a tough but community-focused area — young families in affordable housing (17%). A further 15% of the district is made up of a lively student area with a very diverse, young, transient population. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes M5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in M5 are around £200k, down 7.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across M5 are low at 0 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. With an average age of 34, M5 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full M5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
M5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the M5 postcode area.
23,198
34
£ 31,267 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. M5 spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 7.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre
Lark Hill Community Primary School
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
The Canterbury Centre
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St Paul's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Londis, Shell
- Afro Caribbean Food Store
- Alex's Off Licence
- Aqta Trading Ltd
- ARUN Stores
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Salford Lads' & Girls' Club
- Bricklayers Arms
- Chandos Sports and Social Club
- Chartwells at SALFOOD Bar
- Fivefourstudios Ltd
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Burger King
- McDonald's Restaurants Limited
- One Percent Coffee Limited
- Adams
- Bean Coffee Manchester No 6 Ltd
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Deli-licious
- Grill Manchester
- Hey Noodles
- LA Pizza
- Luxford Burgers
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- AC Hotel Manchester Salford Quays
- Campanile Hotel
- Holiday Inn (Manchester West)
- Ibis Budget Hotel
- Travelodge Hotel Salford Quays
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-operative
- Co-Operative Food Group Limited
- Home Bargains
- Sainsbury's
- Tesco Stores Ltd
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Area Profile: M5 · Data under Open Government Licence