Living in M5: Liveability Score 64/100
Salford, North West
Last updated 25 June 2026
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Score breakdown
Safety & Environment
Recorded crime is above the national average. The police force here doesn’t publish street-level data, so this is a district-level estimate from Home Office recorded-crime totals for Salford (year ending Dec 2025): 31,162 offences. It can’t be broken down by location or crime type.
Broadly acceptable environment.
Services
4 Outstanding, 36 Good out of 43 rated schools.
Healthcare provision is rated well above average by CQC. 6 GP surgeries and 15 hospital facilities serve the area.
88% gigabit coverage; 94% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
Economy & Bills
IMD deprivation decile 3/10, above-average deprivation.
Band D council tax £2,594/year, typical EPC rating C. Running costs are above average.
Transport
Excellent public transport: well connected by rail, tube, and/or bus.
Lifestyle
Excellent local amenities: restaurants, gyms, parks, and entertainment nearby. Around 2,451 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
M5 covers 633 active postcodes in Salford, North West.
Frequently asked questions
Is M5 a safe area to live?
M5 scores 9/100 for safety. Recorded crime is above the national average. The police force here doesn’t publish street-level data, so this is a district-level estimate from Home Office recorded-crime totals for Salford (year ending Dec 2025): 31,162 offences. It can’t be broken down by location or crime type.
What are the schools like in M5?
Schools in M5 score 80/100. 4 Outstanding, 36 Good out of 43 rated schools.
How good is the broadband in M5?
Broadband in M5 scores 57/100. 88% gigabit coverage; 94% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does M5 compare to nearby areas?
Nearby districts include M50, M6, M3. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.
What is the overall liveability score for M5?
M5 scores 64/100, rated "Average", across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, lifestyle, broadband, economic health, and bills. The UK average is approximately 62/100.
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