M50 in Salford ranks at the 99th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 65.3, reflecting late-stage gentrification characteristics. Over the past five years, capital values have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.8%, whilst rental yields have expanded more substantially at 7.7% annually. Population growth in the district reached 2.2% across the same period. These metrics indicate a rental-focused market where income generation has significantly outpaced capital appreciation, typical of areas in advanced stages of urban regeneration where infrastructure improvements and demographic shifts have stabilised underlying demand patterns.
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- 1Property prices up 2.4% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 7.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 2.2% per year
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What's changing in Salford · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.0 points this month to 66/100, driven mainly by safety.
Salford (M50) common questions
Is Salford up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Salford (M50) as Late-Stage. Its trajectory score is 66/100 (Strong), in the top 1% of districts nationally. The score is up 2.3 points over the last 12 months.
Is Salford safe?
Salford has a safety score of 76/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Salford?
The average property price in Salford (M50) is £272k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.4% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Salford?
The median monthly rent in Salford (M50) is £1,154 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Salford?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Salford (M3), Manchester (M2), Salford (M7), Manchester (M13). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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