Side-by-side comparison of M25 Manchester and M3 Salford covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
M3 is the more affordable option at £266,065 median vs £290,000 in M25. M25 has lower recorded crime (7 vs 11 offences over 13 months). M25 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | M25 Manchester | M3 Salford |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £290,000 | £266,065 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,555 | £2,312 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 7 | 11 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 88.3 | 62.3 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 99.7 | 97.2 |
| EPC Median Score | 67.0 | 81.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.