M30Salford

Salford City Centre & Surrounds

Salford City Centre & Surrounds investment guide. Average gross yield 5.2%, landlord's market rental demand.

5.2%avg gross yield

£219kavg sold price (512 sales, 12mo)

Landlord's marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

5.2%

-0.1% vs Salford avg (5.3%)

Average Asking Price

£219,451

high confidence (512 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,078

2-bed · 3-bed £1,353 · 6.8% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£275

City avg £235/sqft · 40 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in M30

1-bed

£977

per month

6.8% yield

2-bed

£1,078

per month

6.8% yield

3-bed

£1,353

per month

6.6% yield

4-bed

£1,668

per month

5.9% yield

Ownership mix

M30 vs UK average · 29,287 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

High social-rent share: 26% socially rented (9pp higher than the UK average of 17%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

24.6%(UK 32.9%)

-8.3pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

30.2%(UK 29.7%)

+0.5pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

19.3%(UK 20.3%)

-1.0pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

25.9%(UK 17.1%)

+8.8pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in M30

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	7.6%	£200,000	£1,267
Semi-detached →	6.0%	£270,000	£1,343
Detached →	4.1%	£433,500	£1,465
Flat →	8.7%	£147,000	£1,070

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About Salford City Centre & Surrounds (M30, Salford)

M30 attracts property investors seeking strong gross yields of 5.2% in an increasingly regenerated area with improving transport links and amenities. The sub-£220k average asking price offers accessible entry points for portfolio builders, particularly for 1-2 bedroom units which deliver consistent 6.8% yields.

The tenant mix is predominantly young professionals and students capitalising on proximity to Manchester city centre and local universities. Rental demand favours landlords, suggesting reliable occupancy rates, though investors should expect higher turnover typical of younger demographic lettings.

Watch for ongoing regeneration dependency—while infrastructure improvements support values, areas in transition can experience variable capital appreciation. Additionally, yields vary by bedroom count, with 4-bedroom properties underperforming at 5.9%, so unit selection is critical for return optimisation.

Sold Price Trend - M30

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-19.7% over 2 years

Flip Activity - M30

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+21.8%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

16 mo

Flip rate

0.2%

of all sales

Recent case studies

irlam avenue

Terraced

Bought Dec 23

£151k

Sold Feb 25

£195k

14 mo+24.4%*

Gross 29.4%

holt street

Terraced

Bought Jun 23

£155k

Sold Dec 24

£198k

18 mo+19.1%*

Leasehold - extension not verified

Gross 27.4%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - M30

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Article 4 directions cover parts of Salford. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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