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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4.96

(168 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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4.89

(443 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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4.88

(211 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 31 in Salford

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Oldfield Wharf, M5

By ila

4.82

(87 reviews)

Nestled in the heart of Salford Central, Oldfield Wharf offers sophisticated new build homes and apartments with amenities including communal residents lounges, co-working spaces and gym facilities. Modern homes designed for connected community living.

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Clay Salford Quays, M50

By Greystar

4.48

(28 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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Jorja L (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Oldfield Wharf, M5

Oct 2026

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

The amenities in the building are beautiful, always very clean and have a modern design.

Jorja L (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Oldfield Wharf, M5

Oct 2026

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

I personally love living in this area, it’s exactly the right distance to be within walking distance of the city centre without being too central - as a young woman living alone safety is my main concern and I’ve always felt incredibly at ease. Also incredible local brunch spots as well as Salford cathedral.

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

Every maintenance request I have ever raised has been resolved on the very next working day, if not the same day. I never have any trouble at all.

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

Only thing to consider is that all apartments come fully furnished and there’s no option for an unfurnished apartment so if you have furniture already, be prepared to either sell it or keep it in storage!

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IMS (Tenant)

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Oldfield Wharf, M5

Oct 2026

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This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Nice place to live

IMS (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Oldfield Wharf, M5

Oct 2026

In terms of the unit design, it was good. One only thing to note is that given this is a new building, we noticed that finishes & fitting like floors, and door jambs, and generally, are not that excellent as newly built. We can see vinyls not sealed properly, and stains for some areas. We feel like further snagging should have been done during completion. But generally, it’s a nice space to live.

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The area/location is great. Very accessible going to the city. The space is very homey, and we love seeing people and pets around.

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

Building management service is on point and really good. We had Azaria and Kayza who managed us from viewing up to moving in. They are very helpful, accommodating, and easy to deal with. I find Azaria knowledgeable in answering questions. Everyone in the team are actually nice, including the security people who are assigned overnight.

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

Not actually that we don’t know. But we feel like it would be good if the tenants have the choice to select internet provider. The current provider is good though, but value for money could be looked at further if tenants has the flexibility. However, taking into account as well that the centralized wifi is available in the facilities, which is great, so that’s understandable.

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Natalia M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Clay Salford Quays, M50

Oct 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Lovely area with good proximity to the city centre

Natalia M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Clay Salford Quays, M50

Oct 2026

The building is in a great location and is maintained well both indoor and outdoor. Cleaning staff are attentive to detail with frequent visits to keep the space tidy. The postal room is my favourite feature as it means I never miss a parcel again! As to the flat/studio space itself, it is a good bright space with some furnishings to allow you to make it cosy and feel like home. The management team are a lovely bunch, chatty and always smiling making all the residents feel special and seen (also love doggos) . Shout out to Megan P for always sorting out any queries for me and going above and beyond to help. Thank you all at Clay.

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

Lovely area with good proximity to the city centre with easy transport routes such as the tram and buses. The quays make a lovely walk in the evening and there is always something going on around :)

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

very quick to resolve any queries as all you have to do is contact the management through the app to log a ticket with Hannah the building maintenance lady :)

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

Very pleased with the life here at Clay. I just wish my one bed flat had a balcony ;)

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SM (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Oldfield Wharf, M5

Oct 2026

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Great, centralised location

SM (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Oldfield Wharf, M5

Oct 2026

I moved in nearly a year ago and personally, I've not had any issues with my apartment or the customer service provided. There were some hiccups with the moving in date as I was one of the first tenants but communication from the manager/agent Maia was good. I got to choose my apartment and like the layout and features. The reception team - Azaria, Ade and Kaysa - are lovely and helpful which has made a big difference to my feeling comfortable here. The security team - Sami and Owais - are friendly and it’s good to know they are there. There are a range of onsite events organised for residents every month, I appreciated the community Iftar organised by Kaysa for Ramadan.

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Great, centralised location for me with excellent transport links and a shopping centre nearby. Also local late night shops and restaurants. City centre is a short bus ride away. Bin store on site offers paper/card recycling and clothing bin. There is however, no facility onsite to recycle plastics which is a hassle. There's noise from traffic and construction work at certain times. I don't own a car so can't comment on parking.

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

I've not yet raised any issues but some common issues raised by other residents resulted in maintenance checks and repairs.

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The noise from traffic became more apparent after moving in so would have been ideal to view apartment at different times of day to check this. Also, I returned to the apartment over the summer to find a building site opposite me due to construction work commencing on a new apartment building. They are there weekdays 7am to 5pm and the noise has been horrendous and ongoing at times when I'm home. I don't recall this development being mentioned to me or at least that this would be happening soon.

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Ed M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Oldfield Wharf, M5

Oct 2026

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This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Loved living here so far :)

Ed M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Oldfield Wharf, M5

Oct 2026

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

We moved from London and have loved living in Manchester. The local area feels clean and safe, and we’re really happy to call it home.

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

Azaria, Makasa and Ade have been great whenever we’ve needed help. We really appreciate their support.

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

Nothing :) We love it here thanks. Happy we moved to Manchester!

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