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 Una Living

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4.97

(167 reviews)

Managed by Allsop Letting and Management until 1st June 2026. Eda has 290 units and sits at the top of Erie Dock in the heart of Salford Quays. Within easy walking distance to shops, restaurants, cafes and bars, with a tram stop right outside, it's well connected to Salford, Manchester and beyond.

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Chapel Wharf, M3

By Colby River

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4.88

(442 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

(206 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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Cortland at Colliers Yard, M3

By Cortland

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4.46

(130 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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Clay Salford Quays, M50

By Native Communities

4.42

(26 reviews)

Clay Salford Quays is nestled along the waterfront, offering studio, mezzanine, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments. Residents benefit from a range of amenities, including a coworking space, gym, roof terrace and meeting rooms. Additionally, Clay Salford Quays is pet friendly. Clay Salford Quays transitioned its management from VervLife to Native on 14th July 2025.

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Mark B (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Cortland at Colliers Yard, M3

Jul 2026

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Modern city-centre living in a great location

Mark B (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Cortland at Colliers Yard, M3

Jul 2026

Cortland at Colliers Yard is a modern, well-designed development that provides a high standard of city-centre living. The apartments have a contemporary finish, good natural light and a layout that makes effective use of the available space. The communal areas are stylish, clean and well maintained, while the shared facilities provide useful additional space to relax, work and socialise. The on-site team are friendly, professional and visible, which helps the building feel secure and well managed. Communication from the management team is generally clear, and maintenance issues are handled in an organised way. The development can naturally become busy at peak times, but overall it offers an attractive, convenient and comfortable place to live.

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The location is excellent for city-centre living, with a good choice of shops, restaurants, bars and cafés within walking distance. Spinningfields, Deansgate and Manchester city centre are all easy to reach, while the nearby riverside provides space for walking. Transport links are very convenient, including local buses, trams and train stations. As expected in a developing city-centre area, there can occasionally be construction and traffic noise, while visitor parking is limited and can be expensive. Overall, the street feels safe, well maintained and conveniently located.

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

Ive never had any issues where I have needed anyone to help... thats good

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That Kallos was going to take all my money, what a restaurant to have downstairs

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Elena (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Cortland at Colliers Yard, M3

Jul 2026

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This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.

Location is the best aspect and the storage in the flat.

Elena (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Cortland at Colliers Yard, M3

Jul 2026

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Very central with good choice of local shops for food and close to Victoria train station. Parking is too expensive in the building, A0 arena offers parking annual pass but it’s not guaranteed a space and spaces are tiny. Parking in car parks close to the building are too expensive for long term use.

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

Currently managing an issue that we have raised, yet to receive an outcome

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Much better location and storage than Deansgate towers

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Martina (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Cortland at Colliers Yard, M3

Jul 2026

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Modern city living with great amenities

Martina (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Cortland at Colliers Yard, M3

Jul 2026

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

The location is excellent,sainsbury’s and kallos in the building made a huge difference. Victoria Station and the city centre are just a few minutes away, making commuting and travelling very convenient. One ongoing issue has been the bin chute, which has been out of service for quite some time. As a result, rubbish often accumulates and the hallways can develop an unpleasant smell at least in my floor

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

very fast and show up immediately once i raise a complaint

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there is construction work next to me and it’s so loud during day time

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Chloe F (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Cortland at Colliers Yard, M3

Jul 2026

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This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Modern living with an excellent team

Chloe F (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Cortland at Colliers Yard, M3

Jul 2026

I’ve really enjoyed living at Cortland over the past two years. The development is modern, exceptionally clean and very well maintained. The apartment itself is finished to a high standard. The staff have been one of the biggest highlights. The reception team Alain and Steve and Ed, have always been incredibly friendly, welcoming and helpful whenever I’ve needed anything. The maintenance team have also been excellent quick to respond and always professional. The leasing team can sometimes be a little harder to get hold of even when you go down to speak to them. The gym is genuinely one of the best apartment gyms I’ve used. It’s much better equipped than you would typically expect in a residential building and has been a huge bonus. I honestly can’t fault the development itself. Any minor issues I’ve experienced have generally been down to other residents rather than the building or management. The only real drawback is the cost of parking, but there are more affordable alternatives nearby.

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I’ve really enjoyed living at Cortland for the past two years. The local area has everything you need, with plenty of shops, restaurants, bars and transport links all within easy walking distance. Despite being in a busy part of the city, my apartment was surprisingly quiet, making it a great place to come home to. The only downside I’d mention is that parking can be quite expensive, although there are alternative parking options available nearby. Overall, it’s been a fantastic place to live.

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

Whenever I had small issues in regards to appliances or anything to do with my apartment, the maintenance team were really quick to respond. The only fault I would say is one of my doors is broken in a safety hazard and has been broken since I moved in and hasn’t been fixed. I would find this concerning if I moved in with small kids and a heavy door could potentially fall off.

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I’d recommend signing up to Octopus as it’s slightly cheaper than eon who you are set up with originally. I’d also look at getting a better Wi-Fi package as the free one can be hit and miss.

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Jon Moore (Tenant)

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Cortland at Colliers Yard, M3

Jul 2026

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This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Friendly, homely building

Jon Moore (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Cortland at Colliers Yard, M3

Jul 2026

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

There are some convenient supermarkets on the doorstep, a fantastic Greek restaurant and good coffee shops nearby. The park is great and walking into central Manchester is easy. The public transport options aren’t ideal as there’s nothing immediately here but it is only a short walk for trams and buses.

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

Within my apartment the issues I have logged have been dealt with swiftly. However there was a persistent whistling noise issue on my floor which was not resolved.

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It can get very hot in summer. The design of the apartments hasn’t considered overheating and I feel that there should be some internal retrofitting of solar performance film on the inside face of the windows to help maintain more comfortable temperatures in summer.

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