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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Where is Salford?

Salford is located in the North West of England, right next to Greater Manchester. It’s only a 20-minute train ride from the centre of Manchester and has excellent transport links to other parts of Britain.

Areas in Salford

Some areas are better suited for students or young professionals while others are ideal if you have children. Here’s our rundown on the best and worst areas of Salford:

  • The heart of Salford is home to the University of Salford, as well as plenty of bars and clubs. It’s perfect for young people who want a lively nightlife.
  • If you’re looking for an urban area with all the amenities that come with it, then you should consider living in the city centre or one of the inner suburbs such as Pendleton or Ordsall. These areas are close to the universities and have great public transport links.
  • If you’re looking for somewhere with great schools, try Swinton or Walkden. Both are located on the outskirts of Salford and have some of the best schools in the area.
  • If you’re after something more rural, head to Eccles or Worsley. They both have beautiful countryside surroundings and are ideal if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Universities in Salford

Salford is home to two universities – the University of Salford and Manchester Metropolitan University.

The University of Salford is located in the heart of the city, whilst Manchester Metropolitan University has campuses in both Salford and Manchester.

Both universities are highly rated and offer a range of courses to suit all needs.

Both universities are highly ranked, with The University of Salford being placed in the top 150 universities in the world, and Manchester Metropolitan University is ranked as the 48th best university in the UK.

Top Schools in Salford

There are plenty of great schools located throughout Salford. Swinton and Walkden have some of the best schools in the area, but there are also good schools located in Eccles, Worsley and Pendlebury.

Some of the best schools in Salford are:

Walkden High School – A secondary academy school located in Walkden. The school was rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2015 and has a student population of around 1900 pupils.

Buile Hill Visual Arts College – An outstanding, mixed-gender comprehensive located near Eccles town centre. It is associated with Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Salford. The school has around 1000 pupils enrolled.

St Ambrose Barlow RC High School – A mixed-gender secondary academy located in Swinton with a student population of about 1200 pupils. Rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, the school is situated close to local amenities and transport links into Manchester city centre.

Swinton Holy Trinity CE Primary School – A small primary school located in Swinton with a student population of around 250 pupils. Rated as ‘good’ by Ofsted, the school has a reputation for being a friendly and welcoming place to learn.

Population of Salford

The population of Salford is around 232,000 people. The borough is made up of a mix of urban and rural areas, with the city centre being the most densely populated.

 

Reviews in Salford

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Review Date Apr 2024

In great location for Manchester City Centre and Salford Shopping Centre. Lidl located within 3 minutes walk and a small complex with hairdressers, cafe and shops across the park. Frequent buses to take you to the city centre. Parking is fine everyone has a driveway, however the street is full, lots of commercial vehicles and people using the street to commute to Manchester, makes it difficult to get off your driveway and not a pleasant sight when you look out of your window. No real road traffic noise as cul de sac location. Bin collection is reliable and occurs every Wednesday. No real concerns on anti-social behaviour.

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The design of the property is ideal, over 3 floors with 4 bedrooms, streets are well kept as most houses are privately owned. There is no building or property management, houses have been in place for 10 years. The trees in front of the houses are now really overgrown and can imagine being an issue if not maintained, they started off as a small tree when the property’s were originally built.

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I wish there was some form of parking restrictions or rules on commercial parking as this is the only real issue with the streets.

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

Initially the property developer was fixing snagging issues, no contact made in approximately 9 years.

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Good place to live, can be better if building management is improved.

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Review Date Apr 2024

The locality is good in terms of shops, restaurants, bars, GPA. Very close to the Quays and all transport stops are near by. Parking can be a challenge at times, traffic noise can be a menace in summers

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This is one area which needs to be worked upon, specially for Tower A. It’s badly managed at times, there are frequent issues with lift, water logging in basement, cycle theft in basement, main entrance door is out of order every few days which compromises the security of the building.

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Nothing much, overall good, location and its proximity to public transport is good

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

They are okay but slow most of the times, dependent on various other factors

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Great recommendation

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Review Date Apr 2024

I love the area we live in. We do have the bars and the tram stops and we are close to town centre, would recommend for professionals

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The building is beautiful with great locations and where we are located, the security here is great and my landlord is very friendly and very nice. We are given a washing machine and bath and shower which is always convenient. And if I need support the landlord is always happy to help

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prepare for the noise level of other people in the buildings and the noise outside

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Very quickly. I had a few issues with my washing machine and they we always quite quick

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Can’t recommend this place

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Review Date Apr 2024

This is the worst place I’ve ever been – badly made construction, no management, dirty, a paradise for criminals. It’s unsafe to live there. Nothing promised were actually there, such as gym and cycle storage. If you dream about a life with paranoia and a general mental health situation, this place is good, otherwise find something else.
Location is good, but there are better options close by.

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The building is ugly, management is non-existing (though some flat owners fight to make it better). I’m sure it’s a life risk to stay there. Sewage, fire risk and criminals luring around.
Bin room is unsafe and disgusting, “water” from sewage system dripped down for a year, when it’s windy it’s windy inside your home as well!!

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How bad the area was. One thing is the bad building, but so many criminals in that area – with access to the buildings – made it so unsafe.

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

Never did. Mainly called the police and not the building management.

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