Chapel Street is in Salford and in Salford district. M3 5LE 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 5LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M3 6DX, M3 6DP, M3 6DH, M3 5JG, M3 5JQ, M3 6DB, M3 5JY, M3 6DD, M3 6BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M3 5LE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 47.8% | 47.2% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 52.2% | 52.8% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 5LE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.5% 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 | 72.9% | 73.5% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 35.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.2% | 14.7% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -29.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.3% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) 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 | 45.1% | 50% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 36.3% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 9.9% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
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 52.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 14.1% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 10.2% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 8.3% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 8.9% | -3.3% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.2% | 52.1% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 18.3% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3.2% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 87.2% | 72.2% | -15.0% | 81.4% | -9.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 64.5% 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 | 78.2% | 64.5% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 19.2% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 13.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 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 | 75.2% | 64.2% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 12.1% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 10.2% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 6.2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 7.3% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Street was 2.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 368.1% higher than the Blackfriars & Trinity average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chapel Street has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 8 local areas in Blackfriars & Trinity and the 7th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Salford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 232 Chapel Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2022-03-16 | £1,674,303 |
| 232 Chapel Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2022-03-16 | £1,569,659 |
| 232 Chapel Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2016-07-27 | £527,963 |
| Full-Time Employee | 134 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's CofE Primary School St. Philip's C.E. Primary School , M3 5LF | 3out of 4 | 270 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary Mount Street , M3 6LU | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friars Primary School Cannon Street , M3 7EU | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River View Community Primary School 1 Wheaters Street , Off Lower Broughton M7 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Cross Lane , M5 4AL | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowry High School Camp Street , M7 9LY | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Community High School Churchill Way , M6 5BH | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion High School London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 3out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,623 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,393 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 3,771 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 | 3,844 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 3,844 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,693 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Harvest Learning Centre 194 Chapel Street , M3 6BY | - not rated | 203 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 732 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greengate School St Simon Street , M3 7ES | - not rated | 744 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village School Overseas House , Quay Street M3 3BB | - not rated | 995 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzabaker | Unit 3 within, 269 Chapel Street | 74 yd | |
| Y2 Cafe Ltd | 220 Chapel Street | 87 yd | |
| Porta Tapas | 216 Chapel Street | 130 yd | |
| GK Gallery | 272 Chapel Street | 137 yd | |
| Vero Moderno | Unit 4, Vimto Gardens, Chapel Street | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Oxford | 11 Bexley Square | 87 yd | |
| Joule | Unit 2 Halogen House, 217 Chapel Street | 270 yd | |
| Egerton Arms | Egerton Arms, 2 Gore Street | 296 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 11 Bloom Street | 332 yd | |
| Adelphi Lads Club | 47-49 Cannon Street | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meat Me Here / Mister Pizza and Grill | 2 Salisbury House, St Stephen Street | 319 yd | |
| Sakura HK Limited | 8 Salisbury House, St Stephen Street | 327 yd | |
| French Taco'o | within Copperhead Hotel, 187-189 Chapel Street | 356 yd | |
| Caribbean Flavas | within Copperhead Hotel, 187-189 Chapel Street | 356 yd | |
| Chungs Chippy | 19 Oldfield Road | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Sisson Street | 390 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | Unit C, 6 Stanley Street | 434 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Part Ground Floor, Aldine House, New Bailey Street | 540 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food Group Limited | Unit 1, 1 Lockgate Square | 551 yd | |
| Asda Express Salford Chapel | 106-108 Chapel Street | 620 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Achieves Fitness (Closed) Unit 5 Unit 5 Oldfield Road | health and fitness suite | 386 yd |
| Manchester Tennis & Racquet Club BLACKFRIARS ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 640 yd |
| Qms Skin Spa At The Lowry Hotel DEARMANS PLACE | health and fitness suite | 734 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Salford) ORDSALL LANE | health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| Salford University Sports Centre UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 822 yd |
| St Simon Street Stp ST. SIMON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 824 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Spinningfields) HARDMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| Y Club Manchester CASTLEFIELD HOTEL CASTLEFIELD HOTEL LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 923 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Quay Street) SUNLIGHT HOUSE SUNLIGHT HOUSE QUAY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 961 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 41.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 41.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 41.7% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.