Firefly Close Salford
11 addresses across 1 postcode (M3), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 33431078.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 9, E: 1).
- 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 B; Band D in Salford costs £2,594 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Salford Central, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Islington Park, is about 170 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 19.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 35 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Blackfriars, about 530 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 10% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 2022 | 8 M3 5HH | Terraced | £163,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (6); House, semi-detached (2); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (6); 1983-1990 (3); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 B (31% of about 2,300 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)
- Zenith, 365 Chapel Street, Salford, M3 5JT: up to 12 homes, pending decision (40 m)
- Islington Mill, James Street, Salford, M3 5HW: up to 3 homes, permissioned (110 m)
- Land Bounded By Cleminson St To North, New Bailey St To East, River Irwell To South-east, Trinity Way And North Star Drive To South And Adelphi St To West: up to 178 homes, permissioned (120 m)
- Zenith, 365 Chapel Street, Salford, M3 5JT: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (140 m)
- Regent Trading Estate, Salford, M5 4DE: up to 90 homes, not permissioned (150 m)
- 15 - 17 Oldfield Road, Salford, M5 4NE: up to 4 homes, permissioned (160 m)
- 230 Chapel Street, Salford, M3 5LE, permissioned (170 m)
- Dock and Pulpit, Bank Place, Salford, M3 6FJ, permissioned (230 m)
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 35 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 5HH | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Salford Central 815,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Salford Crescent 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Deansgate 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Salford Cathedral | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Shudehill Interchange | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ordsall Lane East Car Park | 240 m |
| EV charging points | 11 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 50 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 14.9 km (9.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blackfriars | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Pharmacy | 250 m |
| NHS dentists | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Revive Dental Care - Manchester City Centre | 230 m |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital North West | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Bootle Town Hall Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Islington Park 3,220 m² | 170 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | The Meadows 5.1 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,910 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,680 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Ordsall Community Allotments 4,110 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 8.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cathedral of St John and Attached Cathedral House, a listed building (Grade II*), 160 m north-east. 118 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade I and 7 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral of St John and Attached Cathedral House | Listed building, Grade II* | 160 m north-east |
| Church of St Philip | Listed building, Grade II* | 190 m north-west |
| Southern Railway Viaduct and Colonnade | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Railway Bridge Over River Irwell to Former Liverpool Road Station | Listed building, Grade I | 530 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Peel Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Remains of eastern wall of the Roman fort | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| The Hanging Bridge immediately south of Manchester Cathedral | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Weaste Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Saint George's Island | Island | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Choral Grove | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Dale Street Basin | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| South Bay | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Kersal Vale | Valley | 3 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 19.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 11 |
11 of the street's 11 addresses are 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 Philip's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 100 m | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | 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 |
| The Friars Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| River View Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Crown Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 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 |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cheetwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| The Albion Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vero Moderno M3 5JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Co-Operative Food M3 5JH | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2016 |
| St Phillips C of E kitchen M3 5LF | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Monopoly Pizza M3 5JY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 4 Good | 17 Sep 2024 |
| La Fugassa M3 5JY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| GK Gallery M3 5JZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2017 |
| Deli Lama Wholefood Shop And Cafe M3 5HW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Circle And Square Food Joint M3 5JT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 365 convenience store M3 5JT | Retailers - other | 140 m | 4 Good | 7 Mar 2024 |
| Procaffeinated M3 5JY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Café 25 M3 6FA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 4 Good | 13 Aug 2026 |
| One Percent Coffee Limited M5 4DE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Kids Adventures Salford M3 6FA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2026 |
| The Food Collective M3 6FA | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Foodcycle Salford Angel Centre M3 6FA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rodney Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 10% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 53% | 17% |
| Private rented | 36% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 19% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 30% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 72% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- M3 5HH: 11 addresses of 14 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Islington Way · Woodlark Close · Barrow Street · Rocket Way · Swiftsure Avenue · Islington Street · Great George Street · North Star Drive · Rodney Street · Wroe Street · James Street · South William Street
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.