Dorchester Road is in Swinton, Manchester and in Salford district. M27 5WU 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 Dorchester Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 5WU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M27 5WZ, M27 5NF, M27 5WS, M27 5PA, M27 5NX, M27 5XD, M27 5PH, M27 5WT, M27 5NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M27 5WU has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.1% | 50% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M27 5WU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45% | 54.1% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 28.9% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 8.9% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 39.6% | 43.2% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 31.1% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 17.4% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 5.8% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
In the area around M27 5WU this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.7% | 28.4% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 11.1% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 15.9% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 16.2% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 18.8% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 8.8% | 4.1% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 5% | -2.4% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.7% | 79.6% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 80.8% 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 | 85.7% | 80.8% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 7.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 6% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 81.1% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 9.7% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 6.6% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 1.8% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorchester Road was 2.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 2033.3% higher than the Eccles average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dorchester Road has the lowest crime rate of 2 local areas in Eccles and the 8th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Salford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Dorchester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2025-07-14 | £172,510 |
| 100 Dorchester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-05-19 | £161,882 |
| 106 Dorchester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-03-17 | £206,602 |
| 106 Dorchester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2021-08-13 | £207,540 |
| 98 Dorchester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2018-02-09 | £216,847 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Deans Primary School Stanwell Road , Swinton M27 5TD | 4out of 4 | 648 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Road Primary School Parkgate Drive , Swinton M27 5LN | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Milner Street , Swinton M27 4AS | 4out of 4 | 745 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Vicarage Road , Swinton M27 0WA | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School 380 Bolton Road , Pendlebury M27 8UX | 1out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside High School 57 Deans Road , Swinton M27 0AP | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Swinton Sefton Road , Pendlebury M27 6JU | 3out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Barlow RC High School 37 Ash Drive , Wardley M27 9QP | 2out of 4 | 2,543 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,487 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 | 390 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Moss Education Centre Care of: Salford City Council , Chorley Road M27 5AW | - not rated | 718 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chatsworth Futures Limited Vicarage Road , Swinton M27 0WA | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Academy Chatsworth Road , Ellesmere Park M30 9DY | 4out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatsworth High School and Community College Chatsworth Road , Eccles M30 9DY | 4out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R Bar And Bistro | 229 Manchester Road | 388 yd | |
| Crackerjacks | within Grosvenor Road Primary School, Parkgate Drive | 461 yd | |
| Deurali | 36 Chorley Road | 524 yd | |
| The Cafe | 79 Chorley Road | 538 yd | |
| Critchley Cafe | Critchley House, 75 Chorley Road | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Lion | 240-242 Manchester Road | 349 yd | |
| Cricketers Arms | 227 Manchester Road | 388 yd | |
| The Wobbly Stool | 233 Manchester Road | 389 yd | |
| The Farmers Arms | Farmers Arms, 160 Manchester Road | 395 yd | |
| Worsley Road Sports And Social Club | 11 Worsley Road | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chippy | 184 Manchester Road | 359 yd | |
| New Century | 241 Manchester Road | 388 yd | |
| Oriental Takeaway | 247 Manchester Road | 388 yd | |
| Swinton Balti Chef | 245 Manchester Road | 388 yd | |
| Good Food | 37 Worsley Road | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Asda Supermarket, 15 Wellington Road | 891 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 51 Swinton Hall Road | 1,091 yd | |
| Morrisons | 49 Swinton Hall Road | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swinton Fc PLAYING FIELD AND CLUBHOUSE PLAYING FIELD AND CLUBHOUSE BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Swinton Park Golf Club EAST LANCASHIRE ROAD | golf | 524 yd |
| Victoria Park Manchester Road | tennis courts | 531 yd |
| Swinton Leisure Centre WELLINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 914 yd |
| Salford Community Leisure SALFORD CIVIC CENTRE SALFORD CIVIC CENTRE CHORLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 931 yd |
| Duncan Mathieson Playing Fields Odessa Avenue | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| Kd Sports ALBION HOUSE ALBION HOUSE ALBION STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,004 yd |
| Ellesmere Recreation Ground WINCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.