Caxton Street is in Salford and in Salford district. M3 5AZ is located in the Blackfriars & Trinity electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 2015-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Caxton Street, Salford, M3 5AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M3 7WQ, M3 5DF, M3 7DU, M3 5BZ, M3 7AG, M3 5NG, M3 5BU, M3 5BY, M3 7DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M3 5AZ is primarily male, with 59% of the population 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 | 42.2% | 41% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -10.0% |
| Male | 57.8% | 59% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 10.0% |
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 M3 5AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 90% 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 | 93.1% | 90% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 52.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -38.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -6.5% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.5%) 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 | 57.3% | 52.6% | -4.7% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 38.9% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 6% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 5AZ this area, 8.2% 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 58%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.9% | 8.2% | 4.3% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 6.5% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.8% | 16.5% | -7.3% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.5% | 58% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 24.2% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 78% | 70.8% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -10.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 0.2% | 4.8% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, just 47.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 47.9% | -21.1% | 83.2% | -35.3% |
| European Union | 12.9% | 36.3% | 23.4% | 6.1% | 30.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 6.4% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 10.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.5% | 48.1% | -20.4% | 83.2% | -35.1% |
| 10+ Years | 10.3% | 10.3% | 0.0% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.5% | 11.6% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 20.6% | 13.3% | 2.2% | 18.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 9.4% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50% | 76.7% | -26.7% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 14.1% | 0.6% | 13.5% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 6.4% | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 9% | 1.5% | 7.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Caxton 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Caxton House, 1 Caxton Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £270,001 | 2020-01-31 | £368,607 |
| 1 Caxton House, 1 Caxton Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £183,275 | 2017-06-27 | £269,537 |
| Apartment 5 Caxton House, 1 Caxton Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,580 | 2017-05-12 | £277,291 |
| Apartment 10 Caxton House, 1 Caxton Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £225,000 | 2015-11-17 | £394,710 |
| Apartment 2 Caxton House, 1 Caxton Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £110,000 | 2015-11-16 | £192,969 |
The percentage of student residents living in M3 5AZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 2,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,603 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary Mount Street , M3 6LU | 2out of 4 | 590 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friars Primary School Cannon Street , M3 7EU | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School St. Philip's C.E. Primary School , M3 5LF | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River View Community Primary School 1 Wheaters Street , Off Lower Broughton M7 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheetwood Primary School Waterloo Road , Cheetham M8 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,325 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 | 2,124 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 2out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,308 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 2,534 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,690 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,865 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,193 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,290 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,417 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,504 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,748 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 | 703 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 761 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 998 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Archbridge Cafe | within Caxton Hall, 88-92 Chapel Street | 41 yd | |
| Fez Tajine | 110 Chapel Street | 87 yd | |
| Sodexo | within Trinity Bridge House, 2 Dearmans Place | 137 yd | |
| Ready to Eat | 5 Blackfriars Road | 137 yd | |
| Eastzeast | 30 Blackfriars Street | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corridor Bar | 6-8 Barlows Croft | 106 yd | |
| The Black Lion | 65 Chapel Street | 129 yd | |
| Manchester Tennis and Racquet | 33 Blackfriars Road | 169 yd | |
| The Mini Bar | within Cortland at Colliers Yard, 5 Bankside Boulevard | 319 yd | |
| The Eagle Inn | Eagle Inn, 19 Collier Street | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohannes Burger | 104 Chapel Street | 60 yd | |
| God Father Pizza | 95 Chapel Street | 83 yd | |
| Bento King - M3 store | 75 Chapel Street | 129 yd | |
| Roast House | 144 Chapel Street | 251 yd | |
| Subway | First Floor, The Bayley, 21 New Bailey Street | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Salford Chapel | 106-108 Chapel Street | 56 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Part Ground Floor, Aldine House, New Bailey Street | 295 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Sisson Street | 341 yd | |
| Tesco | 50-52 Deansgate | 364 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Embankment West Tower, 101 Cathedral Approach | 408 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Tennis & Racquet Club BLACKFRIARS ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 176 yd |
| Qms Skin Spa At The Lowry Hotel DEARMANS PLACE | health and fitness suite | 182 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Spinningfields) HARDMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| Chetham'S School Of Music LONG MILLGATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 608 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Manchester) KING STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 697 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Quay Street) SUNLIGHT HOUSE SUNLIGHT HOUSE QUAY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 729 yd |
| St Simon Street Stp ST. SIMON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 734 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Manchester) THE PRINTWORKS THE PRINTWORKS WITHY GROVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 775 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Market Street) UNIT 826 UNIT 826 ARNDALE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| The Spa And Gym Manchester PETER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 878 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.