M5 3GA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tatton Street, 0.5km from Ordsall in Salford. Administratively it sits within Ordsall ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M5 3GA is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for M5 3GA are sourced from Output Area E00028698 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TATTON STREET, M5 3GA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TATTON STREET, M5 3GA.
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37
£ 0 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M5 3GA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 71% social renting, M5 3GA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M5 3GA. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M5 3GA has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Philip's CofE Primary School
Old Trafford Community Academy
Lark Hill Community Primary School
St Alphonsus RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Travelodge Hotel Salford Quays0.8 km
- Ibis Budget Hotel0.9 km
- Oaka Supercity0.8 km
- Campanile Hotel0.6 km
- AC Hotel Manchester Salford Quays0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Baxterstorey1.0 km
- Nyah Cafe0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- New Adelphi Cafe0.9 km
- Vo Vibe0.6 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Dominos Pizza1.0 km
- Area 510.4 km
- Chungs Chippy1.0 km
- City Desserts0.4 km
- Pizzology0.9 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Londis - Salford0.6 km
- Victory Outreach Community Grocery0.6 km
- East West Express1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Destbon Enterprise0.3 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Co-Operative Food Group Limited0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Co-operative0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Banyan Tree0.9 km
- Bricklayers Arms0.3 km
- Chartwells at SALFOOD Bar0.9 km
- Graystone Action Sports Academy0.9 km
- Grosvesnor Casino0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cornbrook Metrolink0.7 km
- Anchorage Metrolink0.9 km
- Salford Quays Metrolink0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ordsall District Centre0.1 km
- Ordsall District Centre0.1 km
- Ordsall District Centre0.1 km
- Comus Street0.2 km
- Ryall Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M53GA · Data under Open Government Licence