Willohaus, a collection of 100 affordable, Passivhaus Classic certified homes, has welcomed its first residents, marking a major milestone for Crescent Salford and the wider city as it celebrates 100 years since being granted city status.
The new high-quality homes are the first to be completed in Adelphi Village, one aspect of the £2.5bn, 240-acre Crescent Salford masterplan being delivered by Salford City Council, the University of Salford and ECF, a partnership between Homes England, L&G and Muse. Salford housing association Salix Homes is the housing partner for Willohaus and owns and manages the new homes.
Following the completion of Willohaus, work has begun on 42 new townhouses and 185 apartments at Farmer Norton and plans have been approved for a further 263 homes as the new Adelphi Village neighbourhood takes shape.
Simon Hourihan, project director at ECF, said: “As we celebrate 100 years since Salford achieved city status, it’s only fitting that, as a partnership, we deliver 100 new, highly sustainable, high‑quality homes.
“Willohaus is the first of many new residential buildings coming to Crescent Salford. Through features such as optimised air quality, these homes are designed to support physical and mental wellbeing and foster a healthier living environment.
“By combining high environmental performance with affordable rents, we are helping to make Crescent Salford a place where people from a wide variety of backgrounds can live, work, and thrive. This is a significant milestone for Crescent Salford and for our city as we strive to achieve our long‑term commitment to sustainable and inclusive growth.”
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Salford City Mayor, Paul Dennett, commented: “As Salford marks 100 years of city status, the completion of Willohaus is a great example of the kind of future we are building in Salford – one that puts people, opportunity, and sustainability at its heart. These high-quality, energy-efficient homes will not only help residents reduce their living costs but also support healthier, more sustainable lifestyles.
“This milestone reflects the strength of our partnership with ECF and the University of Salford, and our shared commitment to delivering genuinely affordable homes as part of the wider Crescent Salford vision. We are proud to be creating inclusive neighbourhoods where people from all backgrounds can put down roots and thrive for generations to come.”
Liam Turner, Chief Executive at Salix Homes, said: “Willohaus represents another important investment in Salford’s future, providing 100 high-quality, sustainable and affordable homes at a time when demand for housing continues to grow.
“As the city celebrates its centenary year, it feels particularly poignant that the first residents are moving into homes that have been designed not just for today, but for future generations.
“Building on the success of Greenhaus, Willohaus demonstrates how a shared vision and strong partnership working can deliver high-quality, sustainable homes at scale, creating lasting benefits for residents, communities and the city as a whole.”
