Blue

Salford, England

Suburban residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: Low Yield investment High confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsExcellent

Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), affordable entry (£157,576).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Accessible entry point with solid connectivity. A practical first purchase.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

70
Liveability Score
Top 0% in SalfordTop 0% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 448 transactions

How Life Works Here

Blue is located in Salford. Crime levels are below the local average (1 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Grindsmith (cafe, 17m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink)) is 281m away. The median property price is £157,576, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 448 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 409m away. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 70 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Excellent (75)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Fair (52)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (100)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (85)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (60)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£157,576
Median Price
448
Transactions (2014–2025)
+1.7%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Grindsmith17m (0.2 min walk)
Chapati Cafe20m (0.2 min walk)
Moose45m (0.6 min walk)
Costa98m (1.2 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Blue, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (4)

hospitals (3)

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libraries (1)

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schools (5)

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Transport Links

MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink) metro_station281m
MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink) rail_station284m
MediaCityUK tram_stop308m
UTC Media City UK bus_stop365m
Trafford Wharf Road bus_stop404m
MediaCityUK bus_stop415m
Imperial War Museum North bus_stop420m
Broadway (Manchester Metrolink) rail_station456m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
  • HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
  • police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
  • DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
  • Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
  • DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
  • ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0

All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.