Chapel Street is in Salford and in Salford district. M3 1RJ is located in the Blackfriars & Trinity electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chapel Street, Salford, M3 1RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M3 7AA, M3 7BX, M3 7AT, M3 5BY, M3 5BU, M3 5BZ, M3 5BQ, M3 5AS, M3 5JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M3 1RJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 45.5% | 47.5% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 54.5% | 52.5% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 M3 1RJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 83.7% 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 | 88.2% | 83.7% | -4.5% | 37.9% | 45.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 7% | 10.5% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -33.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -7.1% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.3% | 62.7% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 14.3% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 30.4% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 5.1% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
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 M3 1RJ this area, 3.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 72.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 16% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.7% | 72.4% | -0.3% | 33.8% | 38.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 8.3% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 84.1% | 77.1% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -4.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 5.3% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 64.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 64.3% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 17.2% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 11.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 7% | -4.6% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.5% | 64.3% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| 10+ Years | 10.1% | 8.9% | -1.2% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 8.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 10.8% | 6.0% | 2.2% | 8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Italy | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.2% | 37.2% | 28.0% |
| Christian | 23.4% | 46.2% | -22.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Blackfriars & Trinity average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 - 50 Chapel Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2019-02-01 | £1,026,631 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Friars Primary School Cannon Street , M3 7EU | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary Mount Street , M3 6LU | 2out of 4 | 771 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School St. Philip's C.E. Primary School , M3 5LF | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheetwood Primary School Waterloo Road , Cheetham M8 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River View Community Primary School 1 Wheaters Street , Off Lower Broughton M7 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 2out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 2,517 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,726 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,765 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 4,056 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,139 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,213 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,483 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 3,369 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,805 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 473 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 638 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 769 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embankment Kitchen Cafe | Unit 1, 2 New Kings Head Yard | 85 yd | |
| Eastzeast | 30 Blackfriars Street | 104 yd | |
| Embankment Kitchen | within City Suites, 16 Chapel Street | 113 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering | within Swinton Insurance, Embankment West Tower, 101 Cathedral Approach | 187 yd | |
| Ready to Eat | 5 Blackfriars Road | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Lion | 65 Chapel Street | 112 yd | |
| Corridor Bar | 6-8 Barlows Croft | 155 yd | |
| The Mini Bar | within Cortland at Colliers Yard, 5 Bankside Boulevard | 234 yd | |
| Slug and Lettuce | Slug And Lettuce, 62-66 Deansgate | 286 yd | |
| The Moon Under Water | The Moon Under Water, 68-74 Deansgate | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bento King - M3 store | 75 Chapel Street | 112 yd | |
| God Father Pizza | 95 Chapel Street | 158 yd | |
| Ohannes Burger | 104 Chapel Street | 288 yd | |
| Chish & Fips | Unit 4, Arena Court, Mirabel Street | 349 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 9 Mirabel Street | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Embankment West Tower, 101 Cathedral Approach | 189 yd | |
| Tesco | 50-52 Deansgate | 243 yd | |
| Harvey Nichols | 21 New Cathedral Street | 276 yd | |
| Asda Express Salford Chapel | 106-108 Chapel Street | 281 yd | |
| House of Fraser | 98-106 Deansgate | 359 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Qms Skin Spa At The Lowry Hotel DEARMANS PLACE | health and fitness suite | 275 yd |
| Manchester Tennis & Racquet Club BLACKFRIARS ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 306 yd |
| Chetham'S School Of Music LONG MILLGATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 378 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Manchester) THE PRINTWORKS THE PRINTWORKS WITHY GROVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 551 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Manchester) KING STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 587 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Spinningfields) HARDMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Market Street) UNIT 826 UNIT 826 ARNDALE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| The Co-Op Sports And Social Club New Century House New Century House Corporation Street | 680 yd | |
| Fitness Exchange (Manchester) (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Pace Health Club & Nu Spa CHEETHAM HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 785 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.