Side-by-side comparison of M44 Manchester and M5 Salford covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
M5 is the more affordable option at £190,000 median vs £228,000 in M44. M5 has lower recorded crime (9 vs 12 offences over 13 months). M44 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | M44 Manchester | M5 Salford |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £228,000 | £190,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,594 | £2,594 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 12 | 9 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 80.3 | 58.7 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 96.2 | 90.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 79.0 |
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.