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

(154 reviews)

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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Chapel Wharf, M3

By Colby River

Award winner 2025

4.88

(440 reviews)

Chapel Wharf 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 from Technogym and a 3,641 sqft resident facility with homeworking facilities, two ‘house kitchens’, two lounges plus bookable entertaining spaces. As well as this, the development is just moments away from Manchester's famous shopping, entertainment and cultural scenes.

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Duet MediaCityUK, M50

By Allsop Letting and Management

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4.87

(188 reviews)

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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ExceEm (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Eda, M50

Mar 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

The Benchmark

ExceEm (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Eda, M50

Mar 2026

The apartments are so spacious and fell like you are getting such good value for money, the amenities are of extremely high standard. Metrolink on the doorstep and having coop within the building is so convenient. Martin on the front desk is full of charm, and us residents are so lucky to have him as our concierge, he is friendly, will do whatever he can to help, so professional whilst putting a personal touch to the service can't be easy and he makes it look like a breeze.

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Nice and peaceful area, yet still so close to central Manchester, Media city and the quays. Its an ideal location.

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

The building is really well managed, haven't had any interaction with the management, which I see as a positive, I have heard that they always make time if residents ever want to speak with them.

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How reactive the team are, any enquiries, issues that arise are dealt with immediately, they take the stress out of everything.

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Shay (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Eda, M50

Mar 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Elite.Delightful.Awesome

Shay (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Eda, M50

Mar 2026

Had the best 2 years living at Eda, Apartments are Stylish yet practical, Appliances not the greatest but never had any issues with them breaking down. Amenities are brilliant, Gym is as good as any of the big chains out there, well equipped and as a bonus is never too crowded, the free classes that are available are a nice option, led by a PT. The Real beauty of Eda though is the team, they all made us feel so welcome, warm greetings, always happy to help and will go out of their way to ensure you enjoy your home. Martin has to get a special mention, I move around a lot for work and have lived in a fair few developments, and had some fantastic concierges but Martin is Elite and levels above. He truly is the warmest, kindest and most genuine guy you could meet and will effortlessly go out of his way for residents. The maintenance man Mike also has to have a mention, They guy is a machine and trust me you wont live anywhere else that reacts to maintenance requests like Eda when you have guys like Martin and Mike organising it.

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A wonderful place to live, local transport links could not be more convenient and reliable, good variety of shops, bars, restaurants etc. 10 mins in to Manchester or 5 mins to Media city.

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

The building is well run, from the front desk, to maintenance and the management team, would struggle to fault them.

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What a great community feeling the building has, fellow residents are all so friendly and courteous.

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Dan chesters (Tenant)

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Clippers Quay, M50

Mar 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Wicked

Dan chesters (Tenant)

Unverified

Clippers Quay, M50

Mar 2026

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

Lots of good restaurants and bars nearby and a co-op which is very handy as we like to eat out and can get our shopping from there

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

Yes they have been sorted out very quick when we needed help with a few issues when we first moved in!

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We already know the area really well as we both work local to here and Florence showed us around the blocks which was very helpful of her !

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Leah M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Clippers Quay, M50

Mar 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Professional and responsive building management

Leah M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Clippers Quay, M50

Mar 2026

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

Great location, coop on site, exchange quay tram stop just across the road, easy and quick to get into town.

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

Any concerns raised within my flat have been dealt with and resolved

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Residents services team really helpful for any issues within the flat.

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Roshan Kumar (Tenant)

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Clay Salford Quays, M50

Mar 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Well‑Managed, Modern Development with Reliable Facilities

Roshan Kumar (Tenant)

Unverified

Clay Salford Quays, M50

Mar 2026

he design of the development is modern, clean and well thought out, with bright communal areas and a layout that feels spacious. Facilities are well maintained and the building is kept in excellent condition. Building management is responsive and professional, and any issues raised are dealt with quickly and clearly. Property management has been reliable, with good communication and smooth processes for maintenance, parcels and general support. Overall, it’s a comfortable, well‑run place to live with a strong sense of organisation and care.

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Living in this area has been a great experience overall. There's a good mix of shops, cafes and restaurants within distance, and Media City adds plenty of open spaces and waterfront spots of relax. Transport links are very convenient within the Metrolink right outside, making it easy to get into Manchester or around Salford. The street itself is generally quiet with decent parking availability, and bin collections are reliable. Occasionally there’s some traffic noise during busy hours, but nothing disruptive. It feels safe, well‑connected and comfortable to live here.

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

Thomas, Ellen and Meg have all been excellent whenever I’ve raised an issue. They respond quickly, communicate clearly, and make sure problems are resolved without delay. Their support makes the building feel well‑managed and genuinely cared for.

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

One thing I wish I’d known before moving in is just how convenient and enjoyable the area really is once you settle into the routine. The waterfront paths, local cafés and quick access to the Metrolink make day‑to‑day life much easier than I expected. Learning how the parcel room and building access systems work early on also makes things even smoother. Overall, the experience has been more positive than I imagined, and these little tips would help any new neighbour settle in quickly.

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