Barton Road is in Swinton, Manchester and in Salford district. M27 5LJ 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 Barton Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 5LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M27 5WH, M27 5LL, M27 5FP, M27 5EQ, M27 5LH, M27 5TR, M27 5LF, M27 5EP, M27 5TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M27 5LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 38.9% | 40.7% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 46.7% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4.9% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 46.9% | 52.5% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 31% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 13.6% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.1% | 17.3% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 10.2% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 14.5% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.4% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 20.8% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 29.7% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.1% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.9% | 91.2% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.1% | 89.4% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 89.4% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barton Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Claremont average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Barton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-05-12 | £332,903 |
| 20 Barton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £296,234 | 2022-03-18 | £321,804 |
| 20 Barton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-04-23 | £197,276 |
| 28 Barton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2019-03-15 | £299,613 |
| 22 Barton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2018-11-30 | £278,715 |
M27 5LJ 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Road Primary School Parkgate Drive , Swinton M27 5LN | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Milner Street , Swinton M27 4AS | 4out of 4 | 579 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School 380 Bolton Road , Pendlebury M27 8UX | 1out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deans Primary School Stanwell Road , Swinton M27 5TD | 4out of 4 | 799 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Vicarage Road , Swinton M27 0WA | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Swinton Sefton Road , Pendlebury M27 6JU | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside High School 57 Deans Road , Swinton M27 0AP | 3out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | 3out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 2,421 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwood Primary School Barton Road , Swinton M27 5LP | 3out of 4 | 187 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Moss Education Centre Care of: Salford City Council , Chorley Road M27 5AW | - not rated | 817 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chatsworth Futures Limited Vicarage Road , Swinton M27 0WA | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford Home Tuition Services The Clifton Centre, 117 Silverdale , M27 8GW | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clifton Centre 117 Silverdale , M27 8GW | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crackerjacks | within Grosvenor Road Primary School, Parkgate Drive | 197 yd | |
| R Bar And Bistro | 229 Manchester Road | 337 yd | |
| The Cafe | 79 Chorley Road | 556 yd | |
| Critchley Cafe | Critchley House, 75 Chorley Road | 556 yd | |
| Deurali | 36 Chorley Road | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swinton Football Club | Playing Field And Clubhouse, Barton Road | 103 yd | |
| The Farmers Arms | Farmers Arms, 160 Manchester Road | 163 yd | |
| Swinton Royal British Legion | British Legion Club, 3 Cheetham Road | 332 yd | |
| The Wobbly Stool | 233 Manchester Road | 336 yd | |
| Cricketers Arms | 227 Manchester Road | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chippy | 184 Manchester Road | 273 yd | |
| New Century | 241 Manchester Road | 337 yd | |
| Oriental Takeaway | 247 Manchester Road | 337 yd | |
| Swinton Balti Chef | 245 Manchester Road | 337 yd | |
| Shamnah Indian Takeaway | Ground Floor, 25 Chorley Road | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Asda Supermarket, 15 Wellington Road | 927 yd | |
| Morrisons | 49 Swinton Hall Road | 1,031 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 51 Swinton Hall Road | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swinton Fc PLAYING FIELD AND CLUBHOUSE PLAYING FIELD AND CLUBHOUSE BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 96 yd |
| Victoria Park Manchester Road | tennis courts | 206 yd |
| Swinton Park Golf Club EAST LANCASHIRE ROAD | golf | 574 yd |
| Kd Sports ALBION HOUSE ALBION HOUSE ALBION STREET | artificial grass pitch | 740 yd |
| Langworthy Reds Arlfc OAKWOOD PARK OAKWOOD PARK SWINTON PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Swinton Leisure Centre WELLINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 962 yd |
| Salford Community Leisure SALFORD CIVIC CENTRE SALFORD CIVIC CENTRE CHORLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,054 yd |
| Blue Ribbon Playing Fields FRASER STREET | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.