Fir Road is in Swinton, Manchester and in Salford district. M27 5DL is located in the Swinton Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fir Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 5DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M27 0DN, M27 5QZ, M27 5QY, M27 0AJ, M27 0DU, M27 5GY, M27 5GU, M27 5GZ, M27 5GT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M27 5DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.1% | 39.4% | 11.3% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 47.3% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 5.4% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 5.4% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.5% | 56.4% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 32% | 27.4% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 12.1% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 10% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 7.9% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12.1% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 5% | -2.9% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 20.1% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 43.1% | 15.9% | 33.8% | 9.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| White | 96.8% | 92.9% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 94.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 94.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 94.5% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fir Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Eccles average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Fir Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-12-12 | £295,204 |
| 18 Fir Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2023-08-03 | £334,037 |
| 4 Fir Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £296,000 | 2023-03-03 | £323,356 |
| 23 Fir Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-08-18 | £417,083 |
| 9 Fir Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-02-11 | £277,105 |
M27 5DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lakes Nursery School Worsley Road , Swinton M27 5WW | - not rated | 972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Park Nursery School Cranbrook Road , Winton M30 8LD | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Park Nursery School Grasmere Crescent , Winton M30 8DN | - not rated | 2,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Bank Nursery School Birch Drive , Pendlebury M27 1HD | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Dene Community Nursery Centre Birch Drive , Pendlebury M27 4HD | - not rated | 2,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Primary School Holdsworth Street , M27 0LN | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deans Primary School Stanwell Road , Swinton M27 5TD | - not rated | 976 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deans Primary School Stanwell Road , Swinton M27 5TD | 4out of 4 | 976 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monton Green Primary School Pine Grove , Eccles M30 9JP | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Primary School Fairmount Road , Swinton M27 0EP | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside High School East Lancashire Road , Swinton M27 0BH | - not rated | 597 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside High School 57 Deans Road , Swinton M27 0AP | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swinton High School Sefton Road , M27 6JU | - not rated | 1,794 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 934 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 2,838 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,169 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford College Worsley Campus , Walkden Road M28 7QD | - not rated | 4,021 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Park School 196 Partington Lane , Swinton M27 0NS | - not rated | 792 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmstead School 141 Partington Lane , Swinton M27 0SS | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Moss Education Centre Care of: Salford City Council , Chorley Road M27 5AW | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chatsworth Futures Limited Vicarage Road , Swinton M27 0WA | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Chatsworth Road , Ellesmere Park M30 9DY | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casey's Corner | 20 Houghton Lane | 470 yd | |
| Siena Italian Ristorante | 207-209 Worsley Road | 558 yd | |
| The Cottage Sandwich Bar | 358 Worsley Road | 802 yd | |
| Wilder & Wilder | 7b Moorfield Road | 803 yd | |
| Eccles Central & Eccles Express | Within Salford City College Eccles Sixth Form Centre, Chatsworth Road | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert's Restaurant And Bar | East Lancashire Road | 372 yd | |
| White Swan | 186 Worsley Road | 531 yd | |
| The Park Inn | Park Inn, 135-139 Worsley Road | 789 yd | |
| White Horse | 384 Worsley Road | 802 yd | |
| Maxwells Wine Bar | 125 Partington Lane | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Buddha | 184 Folly Lane | 605 yd | |
| Subway | 287 East Lancashire Road | 786 yd | |
| English Chippy | 5 Moorfield Road | 798 yd | |
| Flaiva | 129-131 Partington Lane | 800 yd | |
| Indian Express | 133 Partington Lane | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beechfield Road Playing Fields (Closed) Beechfield Road | grass pitches | 479 yd |
| Moorside High School (Closed) East Lancashire Road | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Moorside High School DEANS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| Monton Green Primary School PINE GROVE | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Salford City College (Eccles 6Th Form Centre) CHATSWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 929 yd |
| Monton Sports Club WELBECK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 937 yd |
| Swinton Moorside Cricket Club Deansway | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Broadoak Primary School FAIRMOUNT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,069 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.