Salford, Greater Manchester
For the larger local government district, see City of Salford. For other uses, see Salford (disambiguation). Salford Skyline of Salford from Hartshead Pike Salford Salford shown within Greater Manchester Area 8.1 sq mi (21 km 2 ) Population 103,886 (2011 Census) [1] • Density 8,981/sq mi (3,468/km 2 ) Demonym Salfordian OS grid reference SJ805985 • London 164 mi (264 km) SE Metropolitan borough Salford Metropolitan county Greater Manchester Region North West Country England Sovereign state United Kingdom Post town SALFORD Postcode district M3, M5–M7, M50 Dialling code 0161 Police Greater Manchester Fire Greater Manchester Ambulance North West EU Parliament North West England UK Parliament Salford and Eccles List of places UK England Greater Manchester 53°28′59″N 2°17′35″W / 53.4830°N 2.2931°W / 53.4830; -2.2931 Coordinates: 53°28′59″N 2°17′35″W / 53.4830°N 2.2931°W / 53.4830; -2.2931 Salford ( / ˈ s ɒ l f ər d / ) is a town in North West England, in a meander of the Rive...