Estate Agents in Salford
From MediaCityUK and the Quays to the leafy suburbs of Swinton, Eccles and Monton, Salford is one of the fastest-changing cities in the UK.
A local's guide to Salford
Salford is a city of contrasts, and that is exactly why it appeals to such a wide range of buyers. At one end, MediaCityUK and Salford Quays are home to the BBC, ITV, the Lowry and thousands of new apartments with waterside views and a tram into Manchester in 15 minutes. At the other, suburbs like Swinton, Eccles, Monton, Worsley and Irlam offer traditional family homes, parks and good schools at prices well below south Manchester.
The city has been transformed over the past fifteen years. Chapel Street and Greengate, right on the border with Manchester city centre, have become a high-rise residential district in their own right. Salford Crescent is the focus of a major university-led regeneration. The tram network now reaches the Quays, MediaCityUK and Eccles, and house prices have risen faster than the Greater Manchester average over the decade.
We cover the whole of the City of Salford from our Manchester office, with particular strength in the western suburbs - Worsley, Monton, Ellenbrook, Boothstown, Swinton and Eccles - where the family market is busiest.
Buying & selling in Salford
Salford's market has two distinct engines. The apartment market at Salford Quays, MediaCityUK, Chapel Street and Greengate is driven by young professionals and investors, with strong rental demand from the BBC, ITV, the University of Salford and Manchester city centre employers. Values are competitive and stock is plentiful, so presentation and pricing make all the difference.
The suburban family market in Swinton, Pendlebury, Eccles, Monton, Winton and Irlam is where most of our Salford activity happens. Three-bed semis are the dominant type, typically £180,000 to £280,000, with strong demand from first-time buyers and young families priced out of Chorlton, Sale and Didsbury. Period terraces in Eccles and Swinton offer an affordable route in, and larger detached homes in Monton, Worsley and Boothstown form the premium tier.
Investors remain active across Salford thanks to yields that are consistently among the best in the conurbation. We advise landlords and owner-occupiers alike on which streets and property types perform best.
Apartments
£150k - £350kSalford Quays, MediaCityUK, Chapel Street, Greengate. Strong rental market.
Terraces
£140k - £200kEccles, Swinton, Pendlebury, Irlam. Affordable entry points close to transport.
3-bed semis
£180k - £280kSwinton, Eccles, Winton, Irlam, Cadishead. The heart of the family market.
Detached & period
£320k - £800k+Monton, Worsley, Boothstown, Ellenbrook. The premium western suburbs.
Price guides are indicative, based on recent sales and our local market knowledge. Every home is different - book a free valuation for an accurate figure.
Where to live in Salford
Every part of Salford has its own character and its own market. Here is how we would describe them to a buyer.
Salford Quays & MediaCityUK
01Waterside apartments, the Lowry, Imperial War Museum North and the BBC. Tram to Manchester in 15 minutes.
Chapel Street & Greengate
02High-rise living on the Manchester border. New-build apartments minutes from Deansgate and Victoria.
Swinton & Pendlebury
03Traditional suburbs with Victoria Park, a good selection of semis and terraces, Swinton station and the A580 into the city.
Eccles
04A town in its own right with a tram terminus, a rail station and an active market of semis and terraces at accessible prices. Town centre regeneration is underway.
Monton
05Salford's village high street: independent cafes, bars and shops, the Bridgewater Canal and a strong family market. See our dedicated Monton guide.
Worsley & Boothstown
06The premium end of the city. Conservation-area village, RHS Bridgewater and large family homes. See our dedicated Worsley guide.
Irlam & Cadishead
07Affordable family homes in the far west of the city, with Irlam station and the Manchester Ship Canal. Popular with first-time buyers.
Ordsall & Langworthy
08Regenerated inner-city neighbourhoods close to the Quays with modern housing and improving amenities.
Schools near Salford
Schools that families in Salford commonly use. Some are in the area itself, others are a short distance away.
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University of Salford
UniversityAround 20,000 students, driving demand in the Salford Crescent and Peel Park area.
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Walkden High, Co-op Academy Swinton, Buile Hill
SecondaryThe main state secondaries across the western and central suburbs.
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St Patrick's RC High, St Ambrose Barlow RC
SecondaryWell-regarded Catholic secondaries in Eccles and Wardley.
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Bridgewater School, Monton Village School
IndependentIndependent options in Worsley and Monton.
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Numerous Good and Outstanding primaries
PrimaryIncluding Monton Green, St Mark's Worsley, Clifton, Wardley CE and Irlam Endowed.
Listing a school here does not mean a property falls within its admission area. Admission arrangements and priority areas change - always check with the school and Lancashire County Council or the relevant local authority before relying on them for a purchase.
Transport & commuting
Metrolink
The Eccles line runs through the Quays, MediaCityUK, Langworthy and Weaste to Eccles, with connections to the whole Manchester network.
Rail
Salford Central, Salford Crescent, Swinton, Moorside, Walkden, Eccles, Patricroft and Irlam all offer frequent services into Manchester Victoria, Piccadilly and Oxford Road.
M60, M602 & M62
The M60 ring road, M602 into the city and M62 to Liverpool and Leeds all pass through Salford.
Bee Network Busway
The V1/V2 bus rapid transit route runs from Leigh and Atherton through Ellenbrook, Worsley, Swinton and Pendleton to the city centre, with a large park-and-ride at Wardley under the M60 (about 30 minutes to Albert Square).
Things to do in Salford
What life actually looks like here, from weekends to weeknights.
The Lowry & MediaCityUK
Theatres, galleries, the BBC and ITV studios, restaurants and the waterfront at Salford Quays.
Culture
Imperial War Museum North, the Lowry galleries, Ordsall Hall and Salford Museum and Art Gallery - plus everything Manchester city centre offers ten minutes away.
Bridgewater Canal & the Quays
Watersports at the Quays, canal towpaths through Monton, Worsley and Boothstown.
RHS Bridgewater
The RHS's 154-acre garden at Worsley, one of the largest garden projects in Europe.
Trafford Centre & Lowry Outlet
Two of the biggest retail destinations in the North West are on Salford's doorstep.
Sport
Salford Red Devils rugby league, Salford City FC and the AJ Bell Stadium, plus Manchester United at Old Trafford just across the Ship Canal.
Selling in Salford? Here's why it matters who you choose.
Our Manchester office covers the whole of Salford, and we understand that the city has a dozen different micro-markets. A Quays apartment, a Swinton semi and a Worsley detached house each need a different pricing strategy and a different buyer, and we tailor our marketing to match. One dedicated agent from start to finish, whichever part of the city you are in.
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Nearby areas we cover
Monton
Salford's favourite village high street: independent cafes, canal walks, excellent primaries and a fiercely loyal community.
Read the guideWorsley
Black-and-white timbered village, the Bridgewater Canal and some of the most sought-after addresses in Salford.
Read the guideEllenbrook
Modern family homes, a Worsley postcode, the guided busway into Manchester and excellent schools - at prices below the village next door.
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