University of Salford

University of Salford and purpose-built student accommodation

University of Salford is listed in the PBSAX directory as a higher-education provider connected to UK Purpose-Built Student Accommodation in Salford. Profile fields such as campuses, related schemes, and websites come from PBSAX records and public sources linked on this page, including 12 linked schemes. Use the profile to open those schemes and the matching city hub, then confirm intake and accommodation policy on the university’s own publications and HESA provider statistics.

Private PBSA that serves University of Salford students still needs its own operator file — including ANUK/Unipol National Code membership where the Renters’ Rights Act section 32 pathway under SI 2026/327 is used for fixed-term tenancies from 1 May 2026. Browse the directory, schemes for sale, and accreditation codes.

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University of Salford

Salford, Greater Manchester~26,155 students

The University of Salford is a public research institution with a strong industry-focused approach, preparing students for careers through practical learning and collaborative partnerships. Established in 1896, it offers diverse courses and conducts impactful research to address real-world challenges and benefit society.

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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.

Campus catchment

well supplied
Students
26,155
Nearby beds (~2 mi)
7,169
Beds / 100 students
27.4
Schemes tracked
12

More supplied catchment — about 27.4 tracked beds per 100 students within ~2 mi.

Operator concentration nearby

City avg rent
£150-£220/week
City occupancy
95-98%
City yield range
5.5-7.5%
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Key Information

Coat of arms
University of Salford 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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PropertyBedsDistanceOperatorCity
Peel Park Quarter600< 0.1 mi—Manchester
Square Gardens3400.2 mi—Manchester
Chapel Street5670.3 miCloud Student HomesSalford
Riverside House4560.7 miHomes for StudentsSalford
Unite Salford Crescent4980.7 miUnite StudentsSalford
Salford One20250.8 miTrue StudentSalford
Fusion Students - Manchester5560.9 miFusion StudentsManchester
River Street Tower7921.0 miDowning StudentsManchester
Vita Student First Street2791.2 miVita StudentManchester
Empiric Tatton House1361.2 mi—Manchester
Canvas Manchester4001.2 mi—Manchester
iQ MediaCity5201.3 miiQ Student AccommodationSalford

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Team Quest Lists £5.5m Salford PBSA Development for Sale

Team Quest International is seeking buyers for a £5.5m student accommodation site in Salford. The 1.5-acre plot, approved for 412 beds, is positioned near the University of Salford and is expected to generate significant annual rental income.

13 August 2026
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