M7 in Salford has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 2.8% for property prices alongside rental growth of 7.7% over the same period. The district ranks in the 97th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 62.8, indicating strong market fundamentals. Population increased by 2.2% over five years, reflecting modest demographic expansion. The area is categorised as late-stage gentrification, suggesting established urban regeneration with infrastructure and amenities development largely completed. The divergence between price and rental growth rates indicates rental yields are expanding relative to capital appreciation, a pattern relevant to investors evaluating different return profiles.
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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 1.6 points this month to 64/100, driven mainly by safety.
4 planning applications submitted in M7 over the last six months.
Salford (M7) common questions
Is Salford up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Salford (M7) as Late-Stage. Its trajectory score is 64/100 (Strong), in the top 2% of districts nationally. The score is down 1.5 points over the last 12 months.
Is Salford safe?
Salford has a safety score of 75/100 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 (M7) 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 (M7) is £1,154 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Salford?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Salford (M3), Manchester (M2), Salford (M50), Manchester (M13). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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