Hull Square is in Salford and in Salford district. M3 6FW is located in the Blackfriars & Trinity electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hull Square, Salford, M3 6FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M3 6DW, M3 6FP, M3 6FL, M3 6FG, M3 6BH, M3 6EA, M3 6EH, M3 6BN, M3 6FJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M3 6FW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 53.3% | 7.5% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 54.2% | 46.7% | -7.5% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 6FW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59% 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 | 60.5% | 59% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 21.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 26.8% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6.9% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.5% | 53.8% | 15.3% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 30.3% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 7.7% | -7.0% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 6.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 24.4% | 22% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 6% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 8.8% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 7.2% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 18.6% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 34% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3.5% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 85.3% | 72.8% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -8.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 8.4% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
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 | 71.1% | 63.2% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 16.6% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 9.7% | 8.2% | 0.8% | 8.9% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.1% | 63.5% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 11.1% | 4.5% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 8.2% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 6.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 10.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Portugal | 6.4% | 0.5% | 5.9% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 7.9% | 0.1% | 7.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hull Square 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 -80.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hull Square, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2023-06-19 | £301,048 |
| 12 Hull Square, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2022-11-30 | £282,806 |
| 15 Hull Square, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-05-13 | £219,167 |
| 12 Hull Square, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2019-10-31 | £281,098 |
| 9 Hull Square, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2005-04-28 | £235,918 |
M3 6FW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 53 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 192 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friars Primary School Cannon Street , M3 7EU | 3out of 4 | 432 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 | 454 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 | 968 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascension CofE Primary School Ascension Road , M7 1LY | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 1,149 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Community High School Churchill Way , M6 5BH | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion High School London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 3out of 4 | 1,565 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 | 2,172 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,883 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,224 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 3,639 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 | 3,668 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 3,668 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,952 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 | 395 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greengate School St Simon Street , M3 7ES | - not rated | 544 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 705 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grosvenor Centre Clarence Street , M7 1QT | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village School Overseas House , Quay Street M3 3BB | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 209 yd | |
| GK Gallery | 272 Chapel Street | 286 yd | |
| Foodcycle Salford Angel Centre | within The Angel Healthy Living Initiative, 1 St Philips Place | 302 yd | |
| Y2 Cafe Ltd | 220 Chapel Street | 326 yd | |
| Pizzabaker | Unit 3 within, 269 Chapel Street | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelphi Lads Club | 47-49 Cannon Street | 141 yd | |
| The Old Pint Pot | Adelphi Street | 207 yd | |
| The New Oxford | 11 Bexley Square | 317 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 11 Bloom Street | 462 yd | |
| Joule | Unit 2 Halogen House, 217 Chapel Street | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meat Me Here / Mister Pizza and Grill | 2 Salisbury House, St Stephen Street | 339 yd | |
| Sakura HK Limited | 8 Salisbury House, St Stephen Street | 341 yd | |
| Chungs Chippy | 19 Oldfield Road | 511 yd | |
| Mr Kebab | 61 Blackfriars Road | 533 yd | |
| Ruka Mediteranean Grill And Kitchen | 69 Blackfriars Road | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Sisson Street | 577 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | Unit C, 6 Stanley Street | 673 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Part Ground Floor, Aldine House, New Bailey Street | 726 yd | |
| Asda Express Salford Chapel | 106-108 Chapel Street | 727 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food Group Limited | Unit 1, 1 Lockgate Square | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Achieves Fitness (Closed) Unit 5 Unit 5 Oldfield Road | health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| St Simon Street Stp ST. SIMON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 656 yd |
| Manchester Tennis & Racquet Club BLACKFRIARS ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 670 yd |
| Salford University Sports Centre UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 725 yd |
| Qms Skin Spa At The Lowry Hotel DEARMANS PLACE | health and fitness suite | 875 yd |
| David Lewis Recreation Ground INDUS PLACE | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Salford) ORDSALL LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,029 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Spinningfields) HARDMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,070 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 34.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 47.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 47.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.