Bala Close Salford
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (M5), about 20 m long. USRN 33433298.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Salford costs £2,594 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Salford Crescent, about 570 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Langworthy Park, is about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 40 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pendleton Medical Centre, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 19% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Salford in 2026-27: Band D £2,594 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,730 | £2,018 | £2,306 | £2,594 | £3,171 | £3,748 | £4,324 | £5,189 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (85% of about 1,240 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): 2018 HMO Article 4 Direction.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Creating a New Pendleton (outline consent): up to 554 homes, permissioned (170 m)
- Creating a New Pendleton (phases 2-4): up to 869 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- Cherry Tree Court Kiwi Street Salford M6 5AP: up to 63 homes, permissioned (300 m)
- 1 Sycamore Court Paddington Close Salford M6 5FR: up to 1 home, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 7 Cross Lane Salford M5 4BN: up to 2 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Diamond House 2 Peel Cross Road Salford M5 4DT: up to 72 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- 1 Mulberry Court Mulberry Road Salford: up to 1 home, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Omega House 1 Peel Cross Road Salford M5 4SE: up to 21 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 40 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5 4BB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M5 4BX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Salford Crescent 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Salford Central 815,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Deansgate 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Langworthy (Manchester Metrolink) | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink) | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 52 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sedan Close New Windsor | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Shudehill Interchange | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Carolina Way Parking Space | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 13 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 14.9 km (9.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pendleton Medical Centre | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pendleton Pharmacy | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Windsor Dental Practice | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital North West | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Pendleton Police Station | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 130 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Langworthy Park 2.4 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,700 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Clarendon Park 5.1 ha | 80 m |
| Allotments | Ordsall Community Allotments 4,110 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Peel Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 900 m (0.6 miles) north-east. 25 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Peel Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 900 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Salford Lads Club | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Weaste Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Central Bay | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| North Bay | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Saint George's Island | Island | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Choral Grove | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Kersal Vale | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Salford: see them on the Salford page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 270 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 380 m | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Holy Family VA RC Primary School Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre | Primary | 4–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK | Secondary | 11–16 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Willow Tree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK | Secondary | 13–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Albion Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St George's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Pharmacy M5 4BS | Retailers - other | 120 m | Exempt | |
| Juju's Delicacies M5 4BS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Alex's Off Licence M5 4BS | Retailers - other | 120 m | 4 Good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Schools Out M5 4BS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Salford Religious Centre M5 4AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | Exempt | |
| Salford Seventh Day Adventist Church M5 4AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2020 |
| The Winston M6 5BU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 4 Good | 3 Nov 2016 |
| Manchester City Mission M6 5BU | Other catering premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2023 |
| St Paul's CE Primary School Kitchen M5 4AL | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Trivelles M5 4AE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 350 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2017 |
| Gelato M5 4BN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 4 Good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Chicago Crunchy Chicken And Pizza M5 4BN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Family Shopper / SAI (MCR) Limited M5 4BN | Retailers - other | 360 m | 4 Good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Loaves and Fishes M6 5PL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Lark Hill Primary School Kitchen M5 4BJ | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (south-yorkshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 19% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 72% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 18% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
West High Street · Towyn Avenue · Denbigh Place · Rousseau Place · Cavell Way · Tunbridge Square · Lindinis Avenue · Saltergate Mews · Kemsing Walk · Shetland Road · Fortran Close · Ewart Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.