Salford Student House

Salford is a city, almost within the city of Manchester. Over 70,000 students choose to live in the Greater Manchester region, and a large proportion live in Salford. Salford student houses are very much in demand.

To get specific, Salford is the name of a metropolitan borough in the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester. Salford is a collection of small towns, none of which is called Salford. Think of it a little bit Trafford, except Salford is a city, too.

Lying just two miles out of Manchester centre, you're slightly away from the heart of Manchester, but close enough to still have easy access. Salford student housing is relatively more budget-friendly than being bang in the centre. You’ll also get to take advantage of the cheapest public transport costs in the UK, an abundance of social activities, and possibly too much choice when it comes to filling your food cupboards, and also eating out. Salford has its own university, University of Salford, so the likelihood is as a local student living in Salford this would be your university of choice, however many students living here take public transport to University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University. It’s actually slightly closer than Withington.  

There’s a lot happening in Salford, but your health and wellbeing are in the right location to thrive too. There are five main parks in Salford: Buile Hill Park, Peel Park, Light Oaks Park, Albert Park, and Islington Park, so you have an abundance of green space. There are also several gyms: PureGym, Clarendon Leisure Centre, JD Gyms Salford, and the Sports Centre, which is also home to a 25-metre swimming pool.

The food and drink scene in Salford is as strong as anywhere in Manchester, offering a diverse range of food for all tastes. Salford Quays is a must for eating and drinking but there are options throughout the whole of the Salford area.

Places to eat, including just a few are, Karahi Wok (Indian street food), Vero Moderno (Italian), Las Iguanas (Mexican and Brazilian), Lugana Restaurant (Italian), Siena Restaurant (Italian and Mediterranean), Turtle Bay (Caribbean). We’ve found that there are 300 restaurants to choose from in Salford and Salford Quays. We just hope you’re good at being decisive!

When it comes to your day-to-day food shopping Salford has the full set. Morrisons, Tesco, Asda, Waitrose, Sainsburys, M&S, and Co-op. Take your pick! If you’re looking for an adventure in Salford, completely free of cost, check out our blog on 3 Free Days Out In Salford.

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Salford is one of the most sought out areas for student houses and student homes in Manchester, due to its lively social scene, and its bustling student hub. Student houses for all group sizes can be found in Salford.