Salford Quays is Manchester’s modern waterfront destination. Located near the end of the Manchester Ship Canal, it was previously the site of Manchester Docks, but has recently been transformed into MediaCityUK – a spectacular hub of workspaces, innovation, shopping, food, culture, sport and more.
It’s the perfect base for the modern professional that loves to be an active part of their city. Plumlife offers a range of new builds in Salford Quays. You can register your interest now to be the first to hear about our new homes. Take a look below.
Worrall Street, Salford, UK
Register your interest, homes expected to be released early 2025! •Stunning 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments as well as 2 and 3 bedroom townhouses •Central location homes available for Shared Ownership and Rent to Buy
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Crompton Street, Walkden, Worsley, Manchester, UK
All plots now fully reserved! •Fantastic 2 & 3 bedroom homes •Available for Shared Ownership
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Hill Top Road, Walkden, Worsley, Manchester, UK
Available now, contact the team to book a viewing! •Fantastic 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes •Available for Shared Ownership
Find out MoreSalford Quays is the kind of place that lets you play as hard as you work. If you’re looking for an exciting, modern city with plenty of things to do and keep you busy, Salford Quays is the place for you.
For professionals, MediaCityUK is right on your doorstep, or central Manchester is just a short distance away by train or tram. There are plentiful job opportunities in the area for professionals, particularly those interested in media and culture.
Salford Quays is the perfect location to wind down after a hard day’s work, and is a great place to spend a chilled weekend. Enjoy the area’s wide variety of restaurants, cafes and bars. Or, why not treat yourself at Quayside – one of the UK’s biggest and best outlet malls?
Quayside also hosts a number of leisure activities, from a Vue cinema to a Virgin Active Gym, sporting facilities and Salford Watersports Centre, just outside.
Alternatively, there are a number of cultural offerings in the area including The Lowry art gallery and the Imperial War Museum. Leaving the Quays, Salford’s Grade 1 listed Tudor manor house, Ordsall Hall, is another great cultural offering on your doorstep.
Salford Quays is an area of the city of Salford. Nearby, you’ll find areas such as Eccles, Swinton, Pendlebury, Walkden and Irlam. Trafford is also nearby, hosting Old Trafford football stadium and the huge Trafford shopping centre. Meanwhile, the centre of Manchester is only 30-40 minutes away via public transport.
Salford is incredibly well-connected by public transport. Choose from bus, train or tram to easily get around the area.
There is a huge bus network around Greater Manchester that starts early in the morning and finishes late at night. The routes are fairly reliable and offer an affordable way to get around. Single tickets are £2 and all-day passes are £5.
There is also an extensive tram network around Greater Manchester that runs between 6am and midnight during the week, and until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays. Ticket prices are determined by zones, but a single ticket will usually cost around £1.40. A day pass for all zones costs around £2.70.
Note that there are different tram lines around the city, so check the Transport for Greater Manchester website for more information.
If you prefer to travel by train, there are also a large number of train stations around Salford and Greater Manchester. Salford Crescent will take you to places such as Manchester, Leeds, Blackpool and Manchester Airport. Salford Central is served by trains to Manchester Victoria and onwards towards Rochdale and Wigan.
If you’re considering purchasing a new build home at Salford Quays, but are a little conscious of budget, shared ownership could be a good option for you. With shared ownership you can buy a share in a new home (usually between 25% – 75%), meaning you’ll need a smaller deposit. Thanks to shared ownership you don’t have to compromise on location and you can benefit from living in such close proximity to Salford Quays. In the future, if you’re in the position to do so, you can choose to buy more shares in your home or even purchase it outright.
A quick way to check whether you are able to afford the monthly cost of a new build home at Salford Quays is by inputting a few details into our simple affordability calculator. Simply adjust the share percentage and the full market value of the property, and add the deposit amount, mortgage term and rate.
Learn more about our new build homes at Salford Quays (and the wider area) with some frequently asked questions. If you still have questions, please contact a member of our team.
Salford Quays has everything you need and more. When you buy a new build home at Salford Quays, you can be sure that you have everything you could possibly want on your doorstep, with more just a short hop away in central Salford and a little further out in Manchester.
From food and drink to entertainment, culture, sport, shopping and great work opportunities. Salford Quays has everything.
New build developments are constructed using energy-efficient materials such as powerful insulation, making them more energy efficient than older homes. This helps to save you money on your energy bills.
Salford is a great alternative for those that want the amenities of city life, without the hustle and bustle of city centre living. It has the perfect balance of city centre buzz and green tranquillity.
Salford is a relatively affordable city with a low cost of living. However, this naturally depends on your lifestyle and how you choose to spend your time and money. There are lots of opportunities to splash the cash, making it seem like an expensive place to live but this ultimately comes down to lifestyle.
