Picton Close is in Salford and in Salford district. M3 6BE is located in the Blackfriars & Trinity electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Picton Close, Salford, M3 6BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M3 6BA, M3 6BD, M3 6BB, M3 6AX, M3 7HA, M3 7HB, M3 6BL, M3 6TW, M3 7DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M3 6BE is primarily male, with 58.7% 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 | 43.4% | 41.3% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -9.7% |
| Male | 56.6% | 58.7% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 9.7% |
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 6BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 79.2% 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 | 62.5% | 79.2% | 16.7% | 37.9% | 41.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.1% | 15.4% | -12.7% | 44.2% | -28.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -7.6% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 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 | 50.7% | 54.1% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 32.2% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 8.5% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around M3 6BE this area, 6.9% 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 60.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 6.9% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 7.7% | -7.9% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.3% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.9% | 60.8% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 27.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% 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 | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 83.8% | 74.1% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 67.8% 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 | 77.2% | 67.8% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| European Union | 12.5% | 14.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 10% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.8% | 67.3% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8.1% | 5.5% | -2.6% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 8.5% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 9.2% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 30.4% | 46.2% | -15.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Picton Close 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 -8.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Picton Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-12-12 | £300,413 |
| 6 Picton Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-02-25 | £255,532 |
| 17 Picton Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-09-09 | £248,372 |
| 3 Picton Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £801 | 2021-06-08 | £914 |
| 9 Picton Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2021-05-28 | £311,383 |
M3 6BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in M3 6BE 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 | 151 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,828 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 | 188 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friars Primary School Cannon Street , M3 7EU | 3out of 4 | 308 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 | 645 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 | 865 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheetwood Primary School Waterloo Road , Cheetham M8 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,734 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,446 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | 3out of 4 | 2,769 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,907 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,471 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,238 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,549 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,799 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 | 3,467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,978 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 | 997 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ahavas Torah Boys Academy Salbec House , 16 Winders Way M6 6AR | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Dear Bubble Tea | 75 Blackfriars Road | 186 yd | |
| The Blackfriar | 41-43 Blackfriars Road | 231 yd | |
| Coffee's Cafe | Unit 59, Richmond Hill, 52 St Stephen Street | 239 yd | |
| Breakfast & After School Club | within The Cathedral School Of St Peter And John Roman Catholic Primary School, Mount Street | 280 yd | |
| Fez Tajine | 110 Chapel Street | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms | 11 Bloom Street | 251 yd | |
| Manchester Tennis and Racquet | 33 Blackfriars Road | 301 yd | |
| The New Oxford | 11 Bexley Square | 382 yd | |
| The Eagle Inn | Eagle Inn, 19 Collier Street | 394 yd | |
| Egerton Arms | Egerton Arms, 2 Gore Street | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sakura HK Limited | 8 Salisbury House, St Stephen Street | 100 yd | |
| Meat Me Here / Mister Pizza and Grill | 2 Salisbury House, St Stephen Street | 109 yd | |
| Mr Kebab | 61 Blackfriars Road | 147 yd | |
| Ruka Mediteranean Grill And Kitchen | 69 Blackfriars Road | 147 yd | |
| Don Bravo | 67 Blackfriars Road | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Salford Chapel | 106-108 Chapel Street | 392 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Sisson Street | 398 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Part Ground Floor, Aldine House, New Bailey Street | 501 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | Unit C, 6 Stanley Street | 577 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Embankment West Tower, 101 Cathedral Approach | 708 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Tennis & Racquet Club BLACKFRIARS ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 283 yd |
| St Simon Street Stp ST. SIMON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 464 yd |
| Qms Skin Spa At The Lowry Hotel DEARMANS PLACE | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| Achieves Fitness (Closed) Unit 5 Unit 5 Oldfield Road | health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Spinningfields) HARDMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Chetham'S School Of Music LONG MILLGATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 935 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Quay Street) SUNLIGHT HOUSE SUNLIGHT HOUSE QUAY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,013 yd |
| Hmp Manchester SOUTHALL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,060 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.