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Salford Hall Rankings
| John Lester and Eddie Colman Courts | #1 |
| true Salford | #2 |
| Peel Park Quarter | #3 |
| Tramways | #4 |
| iQ Student Quarter | #5 |
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Really enjoyed my time here as a student. Staff are friendly and rooms/spaces are good for the money.
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Property management
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Internet / Wifi
Tramways Information
| Telephone | 0300 123 5050 |
| Postcode | M6 6BY |
| Price from | £151.00 per week for 25/26 (subject to availability) |
| Top tip | The following offers are currently available:
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Room Types
6 Single Rooms - Double Bed Ensuite
Amenities
Tramways communal facilities are there for you to make the most of during your stay including the laundry room and building-wide 250 Mb/s Wi-Fi. The team is available during office hours should you need help or have any questions. Sanctuary Students great value accommodation means you have everything provided for day-to-day life, without paying more than you need to. Discover more!
Features
- Communal Kitchen
Internet Access
- Broadband
- WiFi
Laundry
- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
People/Staff
- Courtesy Officer (Night Patrol)
- Maintenance Team (24-hour on call)
- Onsite Manager
Security & Safety
- CCTV / Surveillance Cameras
Services
- Contents Insurance
Special Policies
- No Smoking
Transport
- Car Parking For Additional Fee
Travel Times
Tramways is located in a busy student area, just 10 minutes away from the University of Salford. The local Salford Shopping Centre is only a 15 minutes' walk and features over 80 stores so you can find everything from groceries to clothes. If you're looking to visit the big city, Salford Crescent train station is just a 10-minute walk away and has excellent rail links to Manchester city centre and beyond. Visit the website!
University of Salford
Peel Park7 mins3 mins7 mins0.3 mi
Frederick Road Campus11 mins2 mins11 mins0.5 mi
University of Law
Manchester Campus45 mins16 mins26 mins2.6 mi
Tramways Biography
Tramways couldn't be closer to campus as the University of Salford is a mere ten-minute walk from the property. The local shopping centre is a short fifteen-minute walk away and the train station is a ten-minute walk away.
For your well-being, there is a 24-hour caretaker and maintenance support. You can have peace of mind knowing there is free contents insurance, on-site security, CCTV and handy on-site laundry facilities. There are no hidden costs as all bills are inclusive and there is free Wi-Fi.
There are 228 ensuite rooms on offer which are all fully furnished with a comfy bed, storage space and a study area. Rooms are in flats of between 4 or 6 students that share the use of a kitchen and lounge area.
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All the Answers You Need About Student Accommodation
What tenancy length do I need?
Some students choose to stay during the academic year, whilst others – particularly international students – require a tenancy that covers the entire year. You can also find student accommodation that is available for one or two terms, classified as a “short stay” on our search filters.
Should I stay in catered student accommodation?
This is totally up to you! Catered accommodation means you will be served meals at set times in a dining hall, and you’ll likely have access to fewer kitchen facilities than if you were to stay in self-catered accommodation.
What is a guarantor and do I need one?
A guarantor is a person who signs a contract to agree to pay your rent if you are unable to. Most university accommodation requires a guarantor, and this applies to both domestic and international students.
Will I need to pay a deposit on student accommodation?
Most likely, yes, you’ll need to pay a deposit. This will be refunded at the end of your stay as long as there is no damage to the room or property.
What bills will my rent include?
If you are staying in university-run accommodation or private halls, your rent should include any utilities such as electricity, gas, water, and internet. Students are not required to pay council tax, however you may need to fill in an exemption form so make sure you check with your local council.
What is purpose-built student accommodation?
Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) are residential buildings designed for students. They are often located close to campus, boast modern facilities, include all bills, and often have staff on site to assist residents.
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Student accommodation is typically fully furnished. Your room should include at least a bed, clothes storage, desk and chair. You’ll likely need to bring things such as bedding and kitchen utensils, but we have a full list here of everything you’ll need.
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Really enjoyed my time here as a student. Staff are friendly and rooms/spaces are good for the money.
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Good sized rooms with lots of space, and nice sized en-suite. Kitchen is quite small for 6 people though and gets very hot with little window space.
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Nice accommodation with a good sized room and kitchen. There aren't any social spaces other than your own kitchen so not easy to get to know many people within the accommodation other than your own flat.
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Very much Ok, wouldn’t book again though
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Fantastic student accom. Does a great job and staff are very friendly.
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Overall good experience not much to complain about considering the amount of money we’re paying in comparison to other accommodations in the area.
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do not rely on wifi to work for uni assignments or work.
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The staff was extremely helpful when it was coming to rent arrangements but the last technical issue with the lift still hasn’t been resolved and we are about to move out.
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I have lived at Tramways for the past two years and I have loved every second. Brilliant location, staff are really friendly and the rooms are a great size. I’d recommend living here!
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Tramways Salford is a good place to stay, it’s close to campus and the shopping centre. It’s good for making friends. It doesn’t have the best WiFi but it works
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Overall the residence is lovely, the staff are lovely occasionally maintenance takes a little while
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I'm very pleased with the quality of my room and facilities and would definitely book again/refer to others.
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It’s an okay accomodation however things could be better. For example, the lifts have not been fixed in a timely manner making it difficult for those in top floors to do their laundry, get groceries or anything requiring carrying a load.
Hello, thank you for your comments, we are really sorry about the ongoing problems with the lifts, but it is out of our control we are waiting on the contractors with the parts.
My experience is quite good. I am lucky enough to have good neighbors, and the washing machine price is reasonable.
Thank you very much! We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying your stay at Tramways! We are over the moon to hear you have good neighbours. Our laundry room was renovated over the summer period, so we are so glad to hear the machines are reasonably priced. The location on Tramways to the University of Salford is wonderful with the walk over to the lecture hall taking no more that 5 minutes through Peel Park Thank you for your review and we hope to make all our student experiences as positive as yours. Tramways Accommodation Team
A very nice accommodation with your needs met whenever asked. People and management are lovely and it has the perk of being so close to the university.
Thank you very much! We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying your stay at Tramways! The location on Tramways to the University of Salford is wonderful with the walk over to the lecture hall taking no more that 5 minutes through Peel Park. Thank you for your review and we hope to make all our student experiences as positive as yours. Tramways Accommodation Team
The WiFi could be quicker and more communal activities could be done
Thank you for your review! We do try to do as many social events as possible within our reception without having a social room, this year we have done a welcome party, Halloween pumpkin carving competition and have so many more planned for the rest of the academic year. The Wi-fi is provided by Glide our 3rd party internet provider. Please do contact them if the internet is not working up to the correct speed or pop into the office and speak to our team to contact them for you. Thank you for your feedback which is invaluable to us and encourages us to further better our service. If you would like to further discuss any of these issues, please do come and see us down in the office or email us on tramways@sanctuary.co.uk
Decent accommodation with friendly and helpful management, however fixtures are outdated and kitchens are small, walls/windows are very thin and everything just feels a bit cheap and shabby.
Thank you very much! We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying your stay at Tramways! The fixtures within all the flats were renovated recently so we are sorry that feel outdated. All our kitchens in the 4-bedroom flats are smaller than ones in 6/7-bedroom flats but do still provide lots of space to cook, relax and socialise with others. Thank you for your feedback which is invaluable to us and encourages us to further better our service. If you would like to further discuss any of these issues, please do come and see us down in the office or email us on tramways@sanctuary.co.uk Tramways Accommodation Team
Fairly good for the money but severely lacks with the wifi with no Ethernet connection and very slow wireless provided by glide
Thank you for your review! The Wi-fi is provided by Glide our 3rd party internet provider and we unfortunately can not have ethernet connections even thought we would love to! Please do contact them if the internet is not working up to the correct speed or pop into the office and speak to our team to contact them for you. Thank you for your feedback which is invaluable to us and encourages us to further better our service. If you would like to further discuss any of these issues, please do come and see us down in the office or email us on tramways@sanctuary.co.uk
Overall very good accommodation, few things here and there that could be better but it is good
Thank you for your review! We are glad that you feel tramways is overall good! We are sorry that a few things could be better, but please do come and speak to us to make sure we are aware of them and can improve/change them. Thank you again for your feedback which is invaluable to us and encourages us to further better our service. If you would like to further discuss any of these issues, please do come and see us down in the office or email us on tramways@sanctuary.co.uk
My stay at Tramways Salford has been nothing short of exceptional. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with warmth and hospitality, and every aspect of the experience was a true delight. Tramways Salford’s location is absolutely perfect for those looking to explore both Salford and Manchester. It’s a tranquil oasis within easy reach of the city’s attractions, offering the best of both worlds. The nearby tram stop made it incredibly convenient to navigate the area. The room I stayed in was a comfortable haven, beautifully designed and immaculately clean. The attention to detail in the room decor and amenities was evident, making for a cozy and enjoyable stay. The bed was incredibly comfortable, ensuring a good night’s sleep.
Thank you very much! We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying your stay at Tramways! The location on Tramways to the University of Salford is wonderful with the walk over to the lecture hall taking no more that 5 minutes through Peel Park and with only a short bus ride to Manchester or beyond it is a fantastic location for students to be. Thank you for your review and we hope to make all our student experiences as positive as yours. Tramways Accommodation Team
Definitely good for money and reliable, saved me from issues I would have had in student housing, individual rents, fully equipped washers and dryers, parcel collection ect.
Thank you very much! We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying your stay at Tramways! We are glad that Tramways is value for money and has no issues that may occur elsewhere. Thank you for your review and we hope to make all our student experiences as positive as yours. Tramways Accommodation Team
good value for money, any maintenance requests get seen to quickly, good communication from staff at reception, close to a corner shop and also supermarkets are around 20 minute walk away, close to university and has a bus stop about 10 minutes walk away to get into town or to go to trafford centre
Thank you very much! We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying your stay at Tramways! The location on Tramways to the University of Salford is wonderful with the walk over to the lecture hall taking no more that 5 minutes through Peel Park. Thank you for your review and we hope to make all our student experiences as positive as yours. Tramways Accommodation Team
When I arrived to my flat the room had a lot of midges and fruit flies, the mattress isn't the most comfortable, there isn't any social areas out of the flat and WiFi went down and took a few days to repaired, but rooms are nice but blinds let in a lot of light
We are sorry to hear that you had an unpleasant experience here at Tramways when moving in. As we are located close to the river, we do get midges and flies which we can't control but we do advise students to close their windows if the light is on as to not attract them. We do try to do as many social events as possible without having a social room, this year we have done a welcome party, Halloween pumpkin carving competition and have so many more planned for the rest of the academic year. The Wi-fi onsite went down for a period of 24 hours and was address by our 3rd party provider as soon as it was noted and repaired as quickly as possible, but we are sorry that it was down for that length of time Thank you for your feedback which is invaluable to us and encourages us to further better our service. If you would like to further discuss any of these issues, please do come and see us down in the office or email us on tramways@sanctuary.co.uk
Pretty good no issue so far other than barely any washers for the amount of people living there
Thank you so much for your review. We are sorry to hear that there aren't enough washing machines for the amount of people here. Our laundry room was upgraded over the summer period with more machines added to the laundry room. You can also use the Circuit + app to see if machines are free before coming down to the laundry room. Thank you for your feedback which is invaluable to us and encourages us to further better our service. If you would like to further discuss any of these issues, please do come and see us down in the office or email us on tramways@sanctuary.co.uk
Living in tramways is one of the most convenient thing that I’ve done since moving from Newcastle to Manchester. Living at tramways is very beneficial especially if you’re going to The University of Salford. They have a range of shops around that are all a walkable distance, which as a University taking public transport is a waste of money especially if your not working whilst in University. Staff and students that live and work in Tramways are extremely friendly as they make sure that you feel at home.
Thank you very much! We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying your stay at Tramways! The location on Tramways to the University of Salford is wonderful with the walk over to the lecture hall taking no more that 5 minutes through Peel Park and our staff do try to make Tramways feel like your home away from home. Thank you for your review and we hope to make all our student experiences as positive as yours. Tramways Accommodation Team
it’s okay - it’s better for me as i’m living with my friends, if i were to book alone it would be very different
Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that you feel that if you booked alone the site wouldn't be okay. We do match solo bookers with students of the same age, study year and course the best we can to make sure they comfortable whilst living with us here at Tramways. Your feedback which is invaluable to us and encourages us to further better our service. If you would like to further discuss any of these issues, please do come and see us down in the office or email us on tramways@sanctuary.co.uk
Overall Tramways has provided me with good accommodation at an affordable price. I really enjoy living there so much that I have booked to stay for my last year of university.
Thank you very much! We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying your stay at Tramways and rebooked for your final year! The location on Tramways to the University of Salford is wonderful with the walk over to the lecture hall taking no more that 5 minutes through Peel Park. Thank you for your review and we hope to make all our student experiences as positive as yours. Tramways Accommodation Team
Tramways has been a great accommodation. There’s a variety of students who live here (First years to Postgraduate) so you can meet different people all the time. The management is efficient, friendly and professional. The accommodation is kept clean, the rooms are spacious and there is storage. Kitchens have a lot of cupboard space. Overall, this accommodation has been great and would highly recommend.
Hello. Thank you for your review. We are so pleased to hear that you had a positive experience staying with us at Tramways.
Absolutely excellent for students of all years. Rooms are a brilliant size and good prices. Communal areas are fantastic too! Nice and close to campus as well!
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, we’re so pleased that you are enjoying your stay with us at Tramways. The onsite office team – Mel and Nigel are over the moon to provide you with your accommodation, and we are so glad that you have enjoyed your stay The location on Tramways to the University of Salford is wonderful with the walk over to the lecture hall taking no more that 5 minutes through Peel Park. If there is anything else, we can help you with please do see us down in the office! Tramways Accommodation Team
I enjoyed my time at tramways, it felt safe and security/building management were always there to help. The most annoying thing was when they changed the post collection time from only 9-5 Monday to Friday meaning you couldn't collect post on weekends which was very inconvenient.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, we’re so pleased that you are enjoying your stay with us at Tramways. The onsite office team – Mel and Nigel are over the moon to provide you with your accommodation, and we are glad that we have been able to help when required. The parcel times have changed to ensure the parcels are locked away safely, but if you do ever need your parcel out of hours just drop us an email and we can make sure it is out to collect at the time that is best for you. If there is anything else, we can help you with please do see us down in the office! Tramways Accommodation Team
I’ve loved my time here the rooms are spacious the water is always hot (gets hot really quickly though in the sinks) the staff are very friendly and helpful we’re kept up to date on all the important bits the wifi is good throughout the buildings but there’s a lot of spiders and flies because of how close we are to the river this isn’t really an issue in the bedrooms more corridors and kitchen. Everyone around is super nice and I’ve made some good friends here it’s close to the university which is a blessing sometimes
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, we’re so pleased that you are enjoying your stay with us at Tramways. The onsite office team – Mel and Nigel are over the moon to provide you with your accommodation, and we are glad you have made some good friends. The location on Tramways to the University of Salford is wonderful with the walk over to the lecture hall taking no more that 5 minutes through Peel Park. If there is anything else, we can help you with please do see us down in the office! Tramways Accommodation Team
Tramways has been a pleasure to stay at during my second year of university. The rooms are a perfect size, along with the kitchen and bathrooms. Unfortunately there are not really any social places where everyone can gather outside of each flat. Staff here are a delight and I always look forward to collecting parcels from reception to have a chat. I will be staying here for my third year of university and would recommend this accommodation to everyone who studies at the University of Salford.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We are so happy to hear that you have enjoyed your stay at Tramways and that you have booked with us for the next academic year. Even though Tramways is one of the smaller sites Sanctuary Student own we will be doing more social events for the next academic year. Thank you for your review and we can't wait to see you in September. Tramways Accommodation team.
Great in my first year, but not very sociable or clean. Spacious rooms with en suite, great. Laundry room and communal spaces not so great.
We are sorry to hear that you had an unpleasant experience here at Tramways this year. Our laundry room is being upgraded over the summer period with more machines being added to the laundry room. We are one of the smallest sites across the Sanctuary Student site will be doing more social events in the 2023-2024 academic term., which hopefully you can come too! Our onsite housekeeping team clean all communal site areas daily and with quality checks undertaken on a weekly basis. Thank you for your feedback which is invaluable to us and encourages us to further better our service. If you would like to further discuss any of these issues, please do see us down in the office or email us on tramways@sanctuary.co.uk
I found tramways to be an ideal location and incredible value for money with the staff being extremely helpful when needed (especially Nigel)
Thank you very much! We are so happy to hear that you have enjoyed your stay at Tramways! The location on Tramways to the University of Salford is wonderful with the walk over to the lecture hall taking no more that 5 minutes through Peel Park. Nigel is ecstatic that he has been able to help you! We are so glad you were able to enjoy it while you stayed with us! Thank you for your review and we hope to make all our student experiences as positive as yours. Tramways Accommodation Team
Good accommodation, nice staff, good atmosphere.
Thank you very much! We are so happy to hear that you have enjoyed your stay at Tramways! The location on Tramways to the University of Salford is wonderful with the walk over to the lecture hall taking no more that 5 minutes through Peel Park. We are so glad you were able to enjoy it while you stayed with us! Thank you for your review and we hope to make all our student experiences as positive as yours. Tramways Accommodation Team
This place has been nothing but amazing!! Before moving in, I was super apprehensive especially after reading the reviews on Google. However, upon arrival and after 3months, I began to love it and found it so comfortable. It immediately became my home away from home! I am going to miss it dearly and I cannot recommend this place enough! It is a steal!
Thank you very much for your review! We are so happy to hear that you have enjoyed your stay with us here at Tramways. The onsite team are over the moon to provide you with a home from home experience and we’re so pleased that they have made your stay with us even more special We wish you all the best for the future and new career! Tramways Accommodation Team
Great place, could be better for sound quality but it’s fair for the money
Thank you for your review! We are glad that you feel tramways is a wonderful place! We are sorry we can't do more to soundproof the building but our office and our out of hours security team can and do respond to noise complaints from within the building a, we obviously cannot control the traffic outside, but we will monitor the situation and report it to the relevant governing body. Thank you again for your feedback which is invaluable to us and encourages us to further better our service. If you would like to further discuss any of these issues, please do come and see us down in the office or email us on tramways@sanctuary.co.uk
You get what you pay for, but the rent increase for 2024 in unjustified in my opinion as plenty of maintenance issues doesn’t make it worth the price anymore
We are very sorry to hear that you had a less than ideal experience at Tramways this year. While site maintenance is our number one priority, with our onsite caretaker undertaking maintenance work where possible and 3rd party contractors booked in when the maintenance issue is more complex. The rental increase is not something at we have wanted to do as a site but due to the cost increase in gas, electric and water which are all included onsite we have had no option but to increase the rental payment. We are still one of the less expensive sites within the Salford area. Thank you for your feedback which is invaluable to us and encourages us to further better our service. If you would like to further discuss any of these issues you can contact us at tramways@sanctuary.co.uk Tramways Accommodation Team
Do not come here. 4 washing machines between 200+ residents. Clothes never feel clean or dry despite the high cost. Spider and fly infestations for a majority of the months living here. Social spaces but these are disgusting and god help you if you move in when other people have lived there already as you will never feel comfortable to sit anywhere but your room. Road traffic noise is unbearable at times so you cannot do very much work in your room. Room feels like prison and is extremely cold in winter. Half the appliances don’t work very well. Extremely depressing to live here. The only positive is that it stopped me from being homeless in my final year. Witnessed a man be beaten up outside and told by reception that that was a normal Occurrence and most students get mugged at the gates of the accommodation. Walls in my building were splattered with brown stains all the way up to the second floor. You can hear everything that each of your flatmates are doing.
We are sorry to hear that you had a bad experience here at Tramways this year. Our laundry room is being upgraded over the summer period with more machines being added to the laundry room. With the gardens with have on and off site we unfortunately cannot control spiders coming into the building, but we do advise tenant to come and let us know so we can remove the spiders if required. Our security team can and do respond to noise complaints and our office team then follow up with the flats, we obviously can not control the traffic outside, but we will monitor the situation and report it to the relevant governing body. Student safety is our number one priority, the incident you have noted here is not acceptable and your feedback will be passed across to Greater Manchester Police. Thank you for your feedback which is invaluable to us and encourages us to further better our service. If you would like to further discuss any of these issues, please do come and see us down in the office or email us on tramways@sanctuary.co.uk
Great value for money ensuit and a kitchen lounge for £116 is great, location is good, like a 5 minute walk to the university and about 15 minutes to the main shops. Had a number of issue with the flat with the hob breaking and shorting power to the flat if we used the back left hob, broken extractor fans that sort of stuff, No social spaces for flats to meet up, but the kitchen lounge was nice but also get hot as hell in the summer. The internet was f****** terrible and kept going down or just generally being slow, it was bad that when some one lost connection when playing online we said they had been glode/glided. NO RECYCLING FACILITIES! Which sucks.
Hello, Thank you for your review . We are pleased that you found the accommodation good value for money and location good also. We have had a lot of work done on site over the summer including upgraded WIFI which hopefully will address the issues you experienced during your stay with us