Built by the Manchester Ship Canal Company and opened by Queen Victoria in 1894, Salford Docks was a pivotal artery for the seismic industrial movement taking place in Manchester during this time. Huge steam-powered ships laden with steel, textiles, glass, and other manufactured goods would trundle up the canal and across the country to be sold.
Today, Salford Quays is unrecognisably different. One is less likely to stumble across a docker than a suave businessman sipping an expensive oat latte. The area has undergone a substantial character transformation, becoming an incredibly popular location for students, young professionals and families.
MediaCityUK – self-described ‘waterside TV studios and tech hub’ – is a large part of this story. Creating over 10,000 jobs in the area and attracting major organisations including the BBC, ITV, Bupa, and Kellogg’s, Salford Quays has blossomed into an energetic, vibrant place to live with lots going on.
The attraction of Salford Quays stems from its proximity to offices, bars, restaurants both locally and in Manchester’s city centre. The waterfront is also a major desirable feature with many homes offering views across the canal. Further, being outside of the Manchester city centre, prices are much more affordable.
Salford Quays also makes financial sense with long-term investment trends heading consistently upwards. Over the past decade local property prices have more than doubled, and capital appreciation is projected to exceed 19% over the next 5 years.
There are a number of exciting new projects that are set to take place in Salford Quays and will add to the area and increase its attractiveness. This includes the Floating Hotel Project, a new floating hotel set to open at the end of 2025 featuring 180 rooms and a waterfront bar.
Salford Quays is served by the Metrolink light-rail system with a number of tram stops across the area. Additional transport improvements include the Broadway Link Road and frequent bus services, enhancing connectivity to Manchester city centre and surrounding areas. This extensive transportation network enables Salford Quays’ resident to seamlessly navigate the city.
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