Side-by-side comparison of M3 Salford and M31 Manchester covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
M31 is the more affordable option at £236,500 median vs £266,065 in M3. M31 has lower recorded crime (1 vs 11 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | M3 Salford | M31 Manchester |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £266,065 | £236,500 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,312 | £2,292 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 11 | 1 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 62.3 | 67.6 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 97.2 | 98.1 |
| EPC Median Score | 81.0 | 73.0 |
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.