Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
130K
Population
21 km2
Area
320 Mbps
Internet
46m
Elevation
UTC±00:00
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Salford is a city in United Kingdom with a population of 130K. Internet speeds average 320 Mbps download. The city has 62,019 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Northern Europe
Population
130K
Timezone
UTC±00:00
Elevation
46 m
Currency
GBP
Language
English
GPS
53.49, -2.29
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Infrastructure
62,019 points of interest mapped in Salford — 2,958 per km2
Tech
320 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A mid-sized city of 129,794 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
62,019 total POIs 2,957.5 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
942
Cafes
673
Bars
1,050
Fast Food
1,291
Shopping
Supermarkets
263
Convenience
696
Shopping Malls
45
Healthcare
Hospitals
32
Clinics
334
Pharmacies
195
Education
Schools
794
Universities
47
Libraries
86
Recreation
Parks
36,440
Playgrounds
731
Sports
377
Cinemas
15
Museums
25
Theatres
40
Transport
Bus Stops
7,202
Train Stations
226
Fuel Stations
176
Services
Banks
105
ATMs
207
Post Offices
142
Police
33
Fire Stations
28
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
320 Mbps
Download
159 Mbps
Upload
13ms
Latency
100,342
Tests
26,314
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Salford known for?
Salford is a city in United Kingdom. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Salford?
Salford has an average download speed of 320 Mbps and upload speed of 159 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Salford?
The population of Salford is approximately 130K.
What infrastructure does Salford have?
Salford has 62,019 mapped points of interest, including 942 restaurants, 32 hospitals, 794 schools.
What country is Salford in?
Salford is located in United Kingdom.
