Claremont is an inner‑city ward of Salford in Greater Manchester, lying close to the boundary with Manchester and within a short distance of the waterfront at Salford Quays and MediaCityUK. It is largely residential, with a mix of traditional terraced streets, pockets of council housing and some newer developments, and a small local high street serving everyday needs.
Historically the area grew up around the region’s 19th‑century industries and transport links, and that industrial heritage sits alongside contemporary regeneration projects, active community groups and social housing initiatives. The ward has a diverse population and benefits from proximity to institutions such as the University of Salford, Salford Royal and riverside green space along the River Irwell, making it an area in transition with a strong local identity.
Postcode districts covering Claremont
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Preston 25 miles40.2 km
- Oldham 9.2 miles14.8 km
- St. Helens 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Wigan 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Warrington 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Burnley 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Huddersfield 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Blackburn 19.3 miles31 km
- Bolton 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Stockport 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Salford 1.1 miles1.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Swinton Park Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Weaste & Seedley Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Salford Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Pendleton & Charlestown Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Pendlebury and Clifton Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Swinton Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Pendlebury & Clifton Ward 1.6 miles2.7 km
- Barton & Winton Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Swinton & Wardley Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Quays Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Kersal & Broughton Park Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Worsley & Westwood Park Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
Example postcodes in Claremont
M6 8LZ, M6 8AQ, M6 8PX, M6 7EW, M6 7ES, M6 8FF, M6 8NR, M6 8WW, M6 7FQ … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 10 miles16.1 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 24.8 miles40 km
- Eccles Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Swinton Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Manchester Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station 3.3 miles5.3 km
Hotels near Claremont Ad
- Hotel Football, Old Trafford, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The Waterside Bar Rooms & Restaurant 1.9 miles3 km
- Brewdog Doghouse Manchester 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Leven Manchester 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Stock Exchange Hotel 5 3 miles4.9 km
- Wilde Aparthotels Manchester St. Peters Square 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Treehouse Hotel Manchester 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Dakota Manchester 5 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Moxy Manchester City 3 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
Schools in Claremont
- All Hallows RC High School Secondary
- Light Oaks Infant School Primary
- Light Oaks Junior School Primary
- St John's C of E Primary School Primary
- St Luke's RC Primary School Primary
- Summerville Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Agecroft Hall Archaeological site 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Imperial War Museum North Museum 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Manchester Harbour 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Old Trafford Stadium 2.5 miles4 km
- The Trafford Centre Shopping centre 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Manchester Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) Museum 2.7 miles4.4 km
- John Rylands Library Library 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Manchester MEN Arena Stadium 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Manchester Evening News Arena Stadium 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Old Trafford Cricket Ground Stadium 3 miles4.8 km
- Urbis Manchester Museum 3 miles4.8 km
- Manchester Central Stadium 3 miles4.9 km