Side-by-side comparison of M26 Manchester and M3 Salford covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
M26 is the more affordable option at £180,000 median vs £266,065 in M3. M26 has lower recorded crime (5 vs 11 offences over 13 months). M26 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | M26 Manchester | M3 Salford |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £180,000 | £266,065 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,555 | £2,312 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 5 | 11 |
| Outstanding Schools | 2.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 81.2 | 62.3 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 87.2 | 97.2 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 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.