Postcode report
Is M5 3AU a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About M5 3AU: area rating, property, schools and local change
M5 3AU is a postcode in Ordsall, Salford, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near M5 3AU, then scores the surrounding small area 39/100 - bottom 20% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around M5 3AU are property market signals and jobs, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for M5 3AU is based on Salford 035 Census 2021. It covers 6,672 residents, 4,414 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 30, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 20% owner-occupied, 43% privately rented, 37% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near M5 3AU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the M5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £194k from 54 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near M5 3AU can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 9 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near M5 3AU by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around M5 3AU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 511 HMO licences, 15 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about M5 3AU
Is M5 3AU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 39/100 (bottom 20% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near M5 3AU?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near M5 3AU?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near M5 3AU?
LocaleIQ currently matches 9 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for M5 3AU?
LocaleIQ matched M5 3AU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in M5 3AU?
The latest median sold price is £194k based on 54 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around M5 3AU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 511 HMO licences, 15 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.