A guide to living in Salford

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

Living in Eda is the perfect access point to Media City, with a fantastic selection of restaurants and bars overlooking the quays.

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

All issues have been dealt with promptly and efficiently

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

Wished id known about it sooner else id of moved here when it first opened

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Location is great. It’s around a 15 minute walk into the city centre and we have multiple shops, parks and amenities such as gyms within walking distance. The nearest train station is around a 25 minute walk and Uber is always an option. The building is just off a main road so traffic noise and congestion isn’t too bad. Parking could be an issue if you don’t pay for the onsite car park but that comes at a premium cost of £150.00 pcm.

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

Whenever an issue has arisen, Oxbow have responded by sending out Dave. Each time this has been within 48 hours of our initial report. Sometimes, he has come to our property and fixed the issue on the same day! He always makes sure to greet us around the building and is a great laugh too.

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

Initially we were told that a nearby car park would charge £40.00 pcm and this was a no brainer considering living in a city with multiple vehicles between us. However, this was not the case. I have since gone with the on site car park at £150.00 pcm and this is a huge difference in price. I will say that the security and convenience is far better in the onsite car park than the nearby one.

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Living in Salford Quays has been a great experience overall. The area has a good range of shops, cafés, and restaurants within walking distance, and MediaCity is just around the corner with even more options and a vibrant atmosphere. There are lovely open spaces and waterfront walks, perfect for relaxing or exercising. Transport links are excellent, with the tram just a short walk away and regular services into the city centre and beyond. However, parking can be a bit limited, so it’s worth planning ahead if you have a car. The street itself is generally quiet and well-kept, with reliable bin collections and no major issues with noise or anti-social behaviour. It feels safe and well-connected, making it a great place to live for both professionals and students.

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

The building management has been excellent in responding to any issues I’ve raised. They’re quick, professional, and genuinely care about residents’ comfort. Selina, in particular, has been incredibly helpful—always approachable and proactive in resolving things efficiently. It’s clear that the team takes pride in maintaining a high standard of service, which really adds to the overall living experience at Eda.

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

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is how quickly the apartments would fill up—being one of the first tenants, it was quiet at first, but it’s become much livelier now. Also, it would’ve been helpful to know more about the parking options in advance, as spaces are limited. That said, the team has been great at helping with any questions, and the overall experience has been really positive.

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The location is brilliant, all shops within a stones throw and there’s a lovely restaurant & bar within the building. It can be noisy at times due to trains and construction work however. Parking availability is fine as there’s loads of car parks close by.

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

All issues are dealt with promptly. It is easy to submit a request via the holding app.

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

Nothing! The tours they give before you move in are very in dept and the team and great at answering any questions

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Great location with easy access to the city. Very accessible to motorways and train links to the rest of England.

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

Very quickly. Most things get settled with it a week.

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

There are no other things that I would like to have known