Blackburn Street is in Salford and in Salford district. M3 6AS is located in the Blackfriars & Trinity electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blackburn Street, Salford, M3 6AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M3 6AQ, M3 6AB, M7 1PW, M3 6JG, M7 1PH, M3 6AH, M7 1PD, M7 1BD, M3 6AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M3 6AS is primarily male, with 55.5% 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 | 45.7% | 44.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 54.3% | 55.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
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 6AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.7% 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 | 68.5% | 61.7% | -6.8% | 37.9% | 23.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.4% | 22.9% | 5.5% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 8% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 47.9% | 42.7% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 33.5% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 15.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 8.4% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 24.5% | 23.1% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 8.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 14% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 9.7% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 37.1% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.2% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.1% 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 | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 6.2% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 81.7% | 73.1% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -8.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 63.2% 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 | 79% | 63.2% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 18% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 11.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.7% | 63.4% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 9.6% | 14.5% | 4.9% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 4.4% | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 17.7% | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackburn 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 -12.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Blackburn Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,500 | 2025-08-29 | £171,837 |
| 41 Blackburn Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,256 | 2025-07-31 | £72,151 |
| 140 Blackburn Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-05-19 | £273,176 |
| 115 Blackburn Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2025-03-28 | £168,182 |
| 43 Blackburn Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2024-12-09 | £169,975 |
M3 6AS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 3,300 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River View Community Primary School 1 Wheaters Street , Off Lower Broughton M7 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 388 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 | 521 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friars Primary School Cannon Street , M3 7EU | 3out of 4 | 535 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 | 920 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Cross Lane , M5 4AL | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 2out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | 3out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,652 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,780 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 2,796 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,401 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,279 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 5,207 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 5,465 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 | 3,473 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 5,462 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 806 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ahavas Torah Boys Academy Salbec House , 16 Winders Way M6 6AR | - not rated | 870 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The New Broadwalk PRU 51 Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiferes Grecian Street North , M7 2JR | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Edstart EdStart Specialist Education , 5 Gerald Road M6 6DW | - not rated | 1,582 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast & After School Club | within The Cathedral School Of St Peter And John Roman Catholic Primary School, Mount Street | 431 yd | |
| Coffee's Cafe | Unit 59, Richmond Hill, 52 St Stephen Street | 622 yd | |
| My Dear Bubble Tea | 75 Blackfriars Road | 691 yd | |
| Foodcycle Salford Angel Centre | within The Angel Healthy Living Initiative, 1 St Philips Place | 709 yd | |
| GK Gallery | 272 Chapel Street | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelphi Lads Club | 47-49 Cannon Street | 337 yd | |
| The Old Pint Pot | Adelphi Street | 363 yd | |
| The New Oxford | 11 Bexley Square | 788 yd | |
| Salford Masonic Hall | Hensley House, 41-42 Crescent | 826 yd | |
| Atmosphere- USSU | within University House, University Of Salford, University Road | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sakura HK Limited | 8 Salisbury House, St Stephen Street | 718 yd | |
| Meat Me Here / Mister Pizza and Grill | 2 Salisbury House, St Stephen Street | 722 yd | |
| Mr Kebab | 61 Blackfriars Road | 797 yd | |
| Ruka Mediteranean Grill And Kitchen | 69 Blackfriars Road | 797 yd | |
| Don Bravo | 67 Blackfriars Road | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Sisson Street | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lewis Recreation Ground INDUS PLACE | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| St Simon Street Stp ST. SIMON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 629 yd |
| Salford University Sports Centre UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 717 yd |
| Manchester Tennis & Racquet Club BLACKFRIARS ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 971 yd |
| Achieves Fitness (Closed) Unit 5 Unit 5 Oldfield Road | health and fitness suite | 989 yd |
| Angels And Demons Gym (Closed) Grecian Street | health and fitness suite | 1,016 yd |
| Fit City Broughton Centre (Closed) Camp Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,075 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 84.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.