Postcode report
M5 3DL Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About M5 3DL: area rating, property, schools and local change
M5 3DL 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 3DL, then scores the surrounding small area 69/100 - top 19% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around M5 3DL are local prosperity and property market signals, while schools and education 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 3DL is based on Salford 037 Census 2021. It covers 6,008 residents, 6,021 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 29, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 17% owner-occupied, 79% privately rented, 4% 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 8/10.
For property prices near M5 3DL, 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 3DL can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 6 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 3DL 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 3DL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 251 HMO licences, 13 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 3DL
Is M5 3DL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 69/100 (top 19% 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 3DL?
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 3DL?
12 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 3DL?
LocaleIQ currently matches 6 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for M5 3DL?
LocaleIQ matched M5 3DL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in M5 3DL?
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 3DL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 251 HMO licences, 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.