About
The University of Salford is a public research university located in Salford, Greater Manchester, England, 1 mile west of Manchester city centre. The Royal Technical Institute, Salford, which opened in 1896, became a College of Advanced Technology in 1956 and gained university status in 1967, following the Robbins Report into higher education.
PBSA Demand
MediaCity and Peel Park catchments pull some demand west of the core. Treat as a secondary pool unless the scheme is clearly Salford-oriented.
- City avg rent
- £150-£220/week
- City occupancy
- 95-98%
- City yield range
- 5.5-7.5%
Key Information
- Coat of arms

- City
- Salford
- Region
- Greater Manchester
- Student population (approx)
- 26,155
PBSA Near This University
12 schemes within ~2 miles of campus · 7,169 beds
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| Property | Beds | Distance | Operator | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peel Park Quarter | 600 | < 0.1 mi | — | Manchester |
| Square Gardens | 340 | 0.2 mi | — | Manchester |
| Chapel Street | 567 | 0.3 mi | Cloud Student Homes | Salford |
| Riverside House | 456 | 0.7 mi | Homes for Students | Salford |
| Unite Salford Crescent | 498 | 0.7 mi | Unite Students | Salford |
| Salford One | 2025 | 0.8 mi | True Student | Salford |
| Fusion Students - Manchester | 556 | 0.9 mi | Fusion Students | Manchester |
| River Street Tower | 792 | 1.0 mi | Downing Students | Manchester |
| Vita Student First Street | 279 | 1.2 mi | Vita Student | Manchester |
| Empiric Tatton House | 136 | 1.2 mi | — | Manchester |
| Canvas Manchester | 400 | 1.2 mi | — | Manchester |
| iQ MediaCity | 520 | 1.3 mi | iQ Student Accommodation | Salford |