Developers have welcomed the completion of the first of 100 new affordable and sustainable apartments on Peru Street in Salford has been completed.
The accommodation on Peru Street forms the first part of Adelphi Village, contained within the £2.5bn, 252-acre Crescent Salford regeneration plan.
The project is being delivered by the development company, the English Cities Fund (ECF), in partnership with Salford City Council and the University of Salford.
One and two-bedroomed homes are being built on a disused car park on Peru Street, which is a ten-minute walk away from Salford Central Station.
The development is called Willohaus and is the second collection of sustainable, affordable apartments brought about by ECF since their latest development, Greenhaus.
The Peru street community will deliver a diverse range of housing to create a sustainable, inclusive neighbourhood, with plans recently submitted for 263 homes at Old Adelphi and 42 townhouses and 185 apartments on the old Farmer Norton car park site.
Developers have committed to letting the one and two-bedroom apartments will be available for affordable rent – at least 20% below local market rents.
They maintain that residents will benefit from enhanced comfort and quality, as well as lower energy costs, with heating and hot water demand being up to 68% less than a typical new build constructed to building regulations.
Features such as high levels of insulation and effective heating and ventilation systems will ensure that the apartments remain cool in summer and warm in winter, with optimised air quality, supporting resident wellbeing and creating a healthier living environment.Chapel Street roadworks scheme to finish ahead of schedule
It will be the first residential phase of the masterplan to complete in summer 2026, having reached its highest point earlier this year.
Simon Hourihan, Project Director at ECF, said: “We’re making great progress at Willohaus and it’s exciting to see the vision coming to life as we head towards completion.
“These future-proof homes will make a vital contribution to the need for affordable housing in Salford, and their high-quality, sustainable design and build will provide a comfortable, healthy living environment, supporting lower energy bills and enhanced wellbeing.
“We look forward to celebrating the completion of Willohaus next year and welcoming the first residents as we begin to create a diverse, sustainable community at Adelphi Village.”
Glenn Martin, Director of Investment, Development and Sustainability at Salix Homes, said: “Reaching this stage at Willohaus is another exciting milestone in our commitment to delivering high-quality, affordable, and energy-efficient homes in Salford.
“Following the success of Greenhaus, our first pioneering Passivhaus affordable development on Chapel Street, we are proud to continue working with ECF to deliver another 100 sustainable homes that will reduce energy costs and provide a healthier living environment for residents, supporting both people and the planet.”
Scott Delaney, Operations Director at Eric Wright Construction, added, “We’re proud to have reached this important milestone at our second Passivhaus development for our valued partners, ECF and Salix Homes.
“Achieving this stage is a testament to the team’s commitment to collaboration, innovation, and the exceptional attention to detail that is required to deliver a Passivhaus-certified building.
“It’s rewarding to see the project progressing towards completion, bringing forward high-quality, sustainable homes that will have a lasting positive impact on the Salford community.”
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