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.

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.

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

True Student
28%
2,025 beds
Unknown operator
21%
1,476 beds
Downing Students
11%
792 beds
Cloud Student Homes
8%
567 beds

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
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

Articles mentioning University of Salford

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

2 min read