A guide to living in Salford

If you're looking for a place to live that has plenty of opportunity for both work and play, look no further than Salford. This metropolitan borough in the North West of England is home to over 240,000 people and boasts world-class universities, top schools, and lively nightlife. Whether you're just starting out on your own or have a growing family, there's something for everyone in Salford. In this guide, we'll take a closer look at what makes Salford such an amazing place to live.

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Best places to live in Salford

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Eda, M50

By Allsop Letting and Management

Award winner 2025

4.96

(146 reviews)

£1,235-£1,980 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

Welcome to Erie Dock Apartments, or Eda for short. Where life's less complicated, from parcel signing to private dining, workplace to WiFi, it’s all sorted for you. All Eda's furnished apartments include king size beds with ottoman storage, corner sofas and TV units to name a few. With floor to ceiling windows looking out over the Quays and Manchester skyline, Eda’s apartments are bright and spacious with open plan living areas. Each apartment has a modern fully fitted kitchen with utility storage, spacious bedrooms with bespoke designed fitted wardrobes and bathrooms all finished to the high standard of Eda. It doesn’t stop there - you can even bring your pet at no extra cost! Eda sits at the top of Erie Dock in the heart of Salford Quays. With paddle boarders, kayakers and an occasional brave swimmer, this is where the city meets the open water. As you follow the dock, you’ll find The Lowry Theatre, Imperial War Museum and Media City UK. And with shops, restaurants, cafes and bars within easy walking distance (and a tram stop right outside the door), you’ll be well connected to Salford, Manchester and beyond. You can get from sofa to city in just 15 minutes.

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Ranked 1st out of 30 in Salford

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Chapel Wharf, M3

By Dandara Living

Award winner 2025

4.89

(441 reviews)

£860-£1,280 pcm

1, 2 beds

Chapel Wharf by Dandara Living sits in the heart of Manchester. Comprising of a range of studios to 3-bed apartments, residents benefit from a pet friendly policy, an onsite gym as well as car/bike parking. In addition, there is a courtyard garden, a free 3,789sqft gym equipped with the latest range of cardio and functional training equipment for Technogyg and a 3,641 sqft resident facility with homeworking facilities, two ‘house kitchens’, Club and Screening rooms, two lounges plus bookable entertaining and dining spaces. As well as this, the development is just moments away from Manchester's famous shopping, entertainment and cultural scenes.

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Ranked 2nd out of 30 in Salford

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Duet MediaCityUK, M50

By Allsop Letting and Management

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4.87

(188 reviews)

£1,103-£2,000 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

Duet, newly managed by Allsop as of 1st November 2025 is adjacent to the bustling MediaCityUK on the waterfront in Salford Quays. There are wide range of local amenities, including 15 bars/restaurants, shopping outlets, leisure facilities, a cinema, a theatre, and a nursery. The development comprises 270 pet-friendly one, two and three-bedroom apartments to rent. In addition, the building also provides a 24-hour concierge service. Finally, it offers extensive communal spaces, including a fully equipped private gym.

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Ranked 3rd out of 30 in Salford

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Cortland at Colliers Yard, M3

By Cortland

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4.5

4.50

(110 reviews)

Welcome home to Cortland at Colliers Yard, where luxury meets convenience in the heart of Manchester. Our skyline apartments combine modern design with everyday comfort, offering residents a vibrant lifestyle and exceptional amenities. Amenities include 24-hour concierge, Coworking Spaces, Board Room and private Zoom booths, Fitness centre and wellness studio, Club lounge , Golf simulator and dedicated games room, Private dining and entertainment spaces and Secure parking and cycle storage.

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Ranked 4th out of 30 in Salford

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New Maker Yards, M5

By Get Living

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4.43

(322 reviews)

New Maker Yards features 821 homes. These are a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments in the heart of Middlewood Locks. The development is located only 10-minutes away from Salford Central and 14-minutes from Spinningfields and Manchester city centre. In addition, residents have access to a wide range of amenities, including 24 hour security, Seven Bro7hers bar & restaurant, 92 Degrees Coffee and a Co-op store. There is also a residents' club room for a connected workspace, big screen, and free coffee, and a new amenity space 'The Lock' opening soon.

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Jack Prescott (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Eda, M50

Feb 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Great place to live! Happy Resident

Jack Prescott (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Eda, M50

Feb 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

great area, local coffee shops and coop downstairs are well located. Tram into city is 20 mins which is ideal. The community in the building is very welcoming

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

always responded promptly and resolved any issues quickly.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Parking is a slight walk away, but nothing major. parking in the loading bay is limited for short stays of visitors but the carpark next doors is ideal, just pricey.

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Ivy (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Adelphi Wharf, M3

Feb 2026

This is rated 1.00 out of 5.00.

Would not recommend

Ivy (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Adelphi Wharf, M3

Feb 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Overall living in this area is pleasant but living in the development itself is absolutely appalling. If we had to disclose the issues that we have experienced here, we could write the UK’s best selling book. There is no offstreet parking. The bin collection only happens if the if the leaseholders complain because the managing company has not been paying the fees for the disposal company. The antisocial behaviour here can be very appalling although there is security they don’t really do anything. The traffic noise is very loud as it is on the main road and the design in which the development have gone through doesn’t do anything for any outside congestion noises so you constantly hearing the doors open for the parking people driving over the humps that all the broken road.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

We are currently on 40+ hours without electricity if that’s any indication to how they respond to problems or issues I guess that answers your question

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Something I wish I would’ve known before moving in is that all the facilities do not exist and it’s a lie. That there is a there is currently a sewage problem so it smells constantly.

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Bill G (Tenant)

Unverified

Eda, M50

Feb 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Eda is Home.

Bill G (Tenant)

Unverified

Eda, M50

Feb 2026

Living at Eda has genuinely been one of the best decisions we’ve made. From the moment we moved in, it felt like more than just an apartment building – it felt like a community. The design of the development is beautiful. The apartments are modern, bright and thoughtfully laid out, with high-quality finishes that make it feel premium yet homely. The communal spaces are just as impressive. Everything is clean, stylish and clearly well maintained. The gym is a huge asset – well equipped, spacious and perfect for building a consistent routine without leaving the building. What really sets Eda apart, though, is the atmosphere. There’s a real sense of togetherness here. Events, social spaces and shared facilities make it easy to meet people and feel connected. It doesn’t feel anonymous like some city developments can. The building management team deserve special recognition. They are friendly, professional and always quick to respond. Whether it’s a maintenance issue, a parcel query or just general support, they handle everything efficiently and with a smile. You can tell they genuinely care about residents and take pride in keeping the building running smoothly. The property management is organised, proactive and clear in their communication. Standards are consistently high, and the building is kept spotless. Overall, Eda offers the perfect balance of design, facilities and community. We absolutely love living here and feel proud to call it home.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Great location. Great staff. Incredible amenities. This place has it all. Greatful to live in such a well ran community based environment. The gym has a personal trainer who we all love. It’s a great add on to living.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They listed and do what they can to rectify any ongoing issues.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I’d known more about what was local. Recently found out about kargo a food market and the cinema in media city. Lots of exciting things to do here.

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Yash R (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Chapel Wharf, M3

Feb 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

A Homely Residence

Yash R (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Chapel Wharf, M3

Feb 2026

The development is modern in design, has facilities like shared workspaces, in house Gym and book able venues to host small private events. Every month the management host events the residents can participate which are excellent opportunities to meet the other residents and make new friends. The management is very approachable and supportive. The concierge is there to assist you 24/7, the staff, including Rob, Joseph and Claire, always make you feel supported and at home.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The residence is located in a very convenient location, walking distance from the Manchester city centre. There are two supermarkets which are open 24 hours a day in a few minutes away. The Salford Central railway station is just 5 minutes from the accommodation.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The management responded to the issues we raised promptly and made sure the issues were rectified at the earliest.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The management uses the service of a third party to arrange the utility supplier accounts ready when new tenants move in. If a previous tenant has changed to another electricity supplier during their tenancy without informing the management it may go unnoticed and there may be multiple suppliers claiming to supply the apartment. It’s always a good idea to confirm with the national grid when you move in who is the actual supplier and close any additional accounts.

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Bubbly Beaut (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Eda, M50

Feb 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Great Home, Great People

Bubbly Beaut (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Eda, M50

Feb 2026

Eda is a great place to live, with a genuine community feel to it. It is diverse and multicultural and has residents that are from all walks of life which gives it a nice balance. Residents take pride in the building and as a result it is very well presented and taken care of. The Front of house team are just the best, Martin has to get a big shoutout though as he was super nice to us from the off, making sure we got moved in and even checked in to see if we were settling in well, with the very few issues we encountered they were actioned almost immediately by the team.

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

I lived at Eda for over a year and enjoyed every moment. I was really close to my place of work and the apartment was good value for money for the area.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

I didn't really have any encounters with Management, i think that fact shows they do a great job behind the scenes, with the front desk team doing such a great job that their involvement was never required, that obviously reflects well on the management to have assembled such a hard working, efficient team.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

How great the team were, if i would have known i would have moved here sooner.

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