House prices in Salford
The median price paid for a home in Salford was £227,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 3,007 sales. House prices in Salford fell 3.4% in the year to September 2026, and are 19.5% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Salford was 6% higher than the median for North West (£213,500). The average private rent in Salford was £1,170 a month in August 2026, 3.4% up on a year earlier (ONS). Street crime figures for Salford are not shown: The police in Greater Manchester don't publish street crime to data.police.uk.
Where Salford stands out
- Over the five years to September 2026, prices in Salford had the 31st biggest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales (+19.5%).
- Salford is the 34th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the Indices of Deprivation 2025.
House prices in Salford
The median price paid in Salford was £227,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 3,007 sales, or £2,897 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £386,000 | 263 | £3,702 | +0.8% | +17.0% | £370,000 |
| Semi-detached | £265,000 | 938 | £3,143 | +1.9% | +23.3% | £235,000 |
| Terraced | £210,000 | 996 | £2,537 | +5.0% | +27.3% | £159,000 |
| Flats | £155,000 | 810 | £2,817 | −30.1% | −6.1% | £140,000 |
Compared with North West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford | £227,000 | −3.4% | +19.5% | £2,897 | −6.2% |
| North West | £213,500 | +1.4% | +17.3% | £2,591 | +0.9% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Salford sold for a median £2,897 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 12% higher than the figure for North West (£2,591).
Salford has the 93rd lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 12th highest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Its −3.4% change over the year is the 35th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 3rd biggest fall of 35 local authorities in North West.
Deprivation in Salford
Salford is the 34th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 34th |
| Income | 47th |
| Employment | 64th |
| Education and skills | 54th |
| Health | 18th |
| Crime | 8th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 144th |
| Living environment | 55th |
Rents in Salford
The average private rent in Salford was £1,170 a month in August 2026, 3.4% up on a year earlier. Rents in Salford are 46.6% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Salford has the 131st highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 3rd highest of 35 local authorities in North West.
How many homes sell in Salford
2,396 homes were sold in Salford in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.81 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Salford were 6.9% down on the year before and 38.1% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 52nd fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 5th fewest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Salford
Broadband and mobile in Salford
94.2% of premises in Salford can get gigabit broadband and 97.6% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 90.4% can get full fibre, and 0.9% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 69th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
98.8% of premises in Salford get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Salford
In the year ending June 2025, 29,734 people moved to Salford from elsewhere in the UK and 28,991 moved away, a net gain of 743 (2.5 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Manchester 7,540
- Trafford 1,394
- Bolton 1,142
Most moved out to
- Manchester 5,136
- Wigan 2,252
- Bolton 1,717
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Salford
How much does a house cost in Salford?
The median price paid for a home in Salford was £227,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £386,000; semi-detached £265,000; terraced £210,000; flats £155,000.
Are house prices in Salford going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Salford fell 3.4%, and over five years it rose 19.5%. Across North West prices rose 1.4% over the same year.
How much is rent in Salford?
The average private rent in Salford was £1,170 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £888; 2 bed £1,084; 3 bed £1,287; 4+ bed £1,770.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Salford?
90.4% of premises in Salford can get full fibre and 94.2% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Trafford 7 km
- Manchester 11 km
- Bury 13 km
- Bolton 13 km
- Warrington 15 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.