Salford Quays Apartments: Top 10 Best Value Cities for Quality of life

Salford was newly listed as one of the world’s top 10 ‘best value cities for quality of life’ for 2024 and following its recent extensive regeneration, it’s clear to see why. The rejuvenated docks have become a sleek modern metropolis of residential and hospitality spaces with commercial opportunities rife throughout; and with planned further extensions and expansions, Salford Quays apartments are set to become even more in demand.

Why Salford Quays?

When the Salford dockyards closed in 1982, the Quays were regenerated into a world-class media hub peppered with luxury waterfront apartment blocks and hospitality and arts venues throughout. This gentrification has seen Salford Quays become a destination in its own right, boasting traffic-free promenades, scenic walks and plenty of space – all in stark contrast to Manchester city centre but within just a short distance (and plenty of public transport links thanks to the Metrolink) from it.

What’s more, Salford Quays has become somewhat of a cultural hub for the area: with museums, cinemas, theatres and marked historical spots throughout. With Media City UK; home to the BBC, ITV and Coronation Street sets; at the end of the Metrolink line, tourists and professionals alike flock to Salford Quays to take in the sights. Just across the docks is Old Trafford and the Helly Hanson Watersports Centre, both cementing the Quays as a sporting epicentre.

Access to all of these facilities and diorama while enjoying the benefits of Northern English affordability makes Salford Quays an unrivalled place to live – balancing both quality of life and value.

The top reasons people choose to live in Salford Quays

Luxury apartments

Salford Quays is made up of almost exclusively new-build residential developments; many of which are luxury apartments. The finish on these homes is extremely high-end and the apartments are competitively priced compared to central Manchester.

VIVERE Residences – Penthouse Apartment and Terrace – Cornbrook

Great transport links

Salford Quays is on the Metrolink and on several bus routes in and out of Manchester city centre and the surrounding suburbs. Trafford Park and Salford Crescent Railways Stations are roughly equidistant, and Manchester Airport is just 40 mins away.

Waterside living

The Quays is a waterfront destination boasting luxury apartments and townhouses overlooking the water and offering up stunning views along the old docks.

Culture

Unlike other newly regenerated destinations, Salford Quays enjoys a vast array of cultural attractions that aren’t made up of just modern venues. Alongside new built cinemas and theatres, you’ll also find the Lowry Theatre and Imperial War Museum North.

Events and activities

The community enjoys a bustling year-round calendar of events and activities for all ages, including shows, exhibitions, festivals, sports events and art installations.

Media and tech

Being home to Media City UK, Salford Quays has fast become an international hub for media and technology companies, with job opportunities and development possibilities rife throughout the area.

Employment centre

Almost a quarter of all jobs in Salford are in Salford Quays, making it a major employment centre in the region. Whether you’re looking for career development or a new direction, there’s plenty on offer in the Quays!

Shops and restaurants

There is a plentiful amount of shops and restaurants throughout the Quays, including both chain stores and independent boutiques and a whole shopping mall of favourites.

What’s next for Salford Quays?

Salford Quays is already a hugely desirable place to live but the neighbourhood is set to grow even further in line with its potential.

Plans for Media City UK are for the development to double in size over the next two years, cementing Salford Quays as a world-leading media destination for years to come. This in turn will amplify leisure and business opportunities in the area, and as a result, some 3,000 more homes are planned for construction.

Why invest in Salford Quays apartments?

It’s no surprise that Salford Quays is, and continues to be, a hugely desirable place to live for young professionals, couples and families alike. As one of the boroughs making up Greater Manchester, it affords a population of around 248,700 out of the county’s 2.8 million people.

The numerous new developments and ample amenities in Salford Quays means that property prices here are slightly higher than you’ll find in surrounding boroughs; but the potential in Buy To Let properties is so fruitful that returns are high – and quick! Those who choose to rent in the area include the myriad of professionals working in and around Media City UK and commuting into Manchester city centre.

Looking at Salford Quays Apartments but also want to be near Manchester City Centre?

Forshaw Land & Property Group have a number of properties completed and underdevelopment which are ideally positioned between Salford Quays and Manchester City Centre. With only a 10-15 minute metro or bike ride you can be in the centre of either – presenting an ideal compromise between the two.

Silkbank Wharf is located on the banks of the River Irwell and is a high-specification 17 storey building complemented with a residence lounge, concierge service and a communal garden terrace comprises of 160 stunning waterside apartments.

Find out more about Silk Bank Wharf in Salford

The Waterhouse is a high-specification nine storey building complimented with private balconies and roof terrace comprising 86 stunning waterside apartments affording impressive city and water views.

Find out more about The Water House in Salford

The in-development VIVERE Residences will feature a 24-storey building with 224 luxury apartments, including 70 one-bedroom, 117 two-bedroom, 34 three-bedroom, 2 four-bedroom, and 1 six-bedroom apartments. Out of these 224 homes, 5 will be high-end penthouses that include private terraces. The penthouses will include excellent views of the nearby canals.

Find out more about VIVERE Residences in Manchester

Get in touch

Contact the team at Forshaw Land & Property Group Ltd for further information on Salford or Manchester buy to let and off plan apartments.