Side-by-side comparison of M3 Salford and M34 Manchester covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
M34 is the more affordable option at £214,550 median vs £266,065 in M3. M34 has lower recorded crime (3 vs 11 offences over 13 months). M34 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | M3 Salford | M34 Manchester |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £266,065 | £214,550 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,312 | £2,447 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 11 | 3 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 62.3 | 90.5 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 97.2 | 96.6 |
| EPC Median Score | 81.0 | 68.0 |
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.