Neighbourhood Report
Salford Quays
Greater Manchester · M50. Manchester's media-tech quarter — BBC, ITV and a cluster of digital firms. Waterside living for 60% of the Ken & Chelsea sqft price.
Overall Score
7.8/10
Investment8/10
Connectivity8/10
Livability8/10
Family7/10
Future Growth8/10
Value for Money8/10
Investment & Pricing
Price / sqft
£280–£420
Total Price Range
£170k – £580k
YoY Price Change
+2.9%
Transactions / yr
980
Rental Yield
5.5%–7.4%
Service Charge /sqft/yr
£14–£20
Demand
High
3-Yr Appreciation Est.
+12%
Schools & Safety
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
Primary
Salford City Academy
Secondary
Crime vs national avg+8% higher
Transport & Location
Transport Score8/10
Commute to Central London130 min
Links
Metrolink (MediaCityUK stop)10min to Manchester Piccadilly
Amenities
MediaCityUKLowry TheatreImperial War MuseumWaterfront dining
Strengths
- BBC and ITV anchor tenants
- Waterfront lifestyle at sensible prices
- Still room for capital growth vs Manchester core
Weaknesses
- Very flat-heavy stock
- Crime rates climbing in outer Salford
Compared to UK Average
Price/sqft
-8%
vs UK avg £380
Yield
+1pp
vs UK avg 5.4%
YoY Growth
+1.1pp
vs UK avg 1.8%
Transport
8/10
vs UK avg 5.8
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Data updated April 2026