Blackburn Street is in Salford and in Salford district. M3 6FY is located in the Blackfriars & Trinity electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 2017-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blackburn Street, Salford, M3 6FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M3 6LZ, M3 6JG, M3 6AH, M3 6DZ, M3 6DN, M3 6AB, M3 6JN, M7 1PA, M3 6AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M3 6FY is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 35.2% | 46.3% | 11.1% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 64.8% | 53.7% | -11.1% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 6FY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.3% 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 | 62.7% | 68.3% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 30.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.9% | 20.1% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -24.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 5.8% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 | 36.8% | 42.4% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 36% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 13.5% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 12.3% | 7.9% | -4.4% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 32.5% | 24.4% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 11.1% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 13.3% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 10% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 34.1% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.5% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 5.9% | 1.5% | -4.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 12.4% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 77.1% | 58.5% | -18.6% | 81.4% | -22.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, 60.2% 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 | 81% | 60.2% | -20.8% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 8.6% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 11.5% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 16.2% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 60.2% | -20.4% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 17.1% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 15% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 6 Knightsbridge Court, 2 Blackburn Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2026-02-10 | £165,000 |
| Apartment 19 Knightsbridge Court, 2 Blackburn Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2025-03-24 | £148,012 |
| Apartment 22 Knightsbridge Court, 2 Blackburn Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-01-31 | £152,444 |
| Apartment 14 Knightsbridge Court, 2 Blackburn Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-08-23 | £180,887 |
| Apartment 19 Knightsbridge Court, 2 Blackburn Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,500 | 2019-03-28 | £186,754 |
The percentage of student residents living in M3 6FY 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 | 80 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Other | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 1,748 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 | 280 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friars Primary School Cannon Street , M3 7EU | 3out of 4 | 401 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 | 669 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 | 725 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascension CofE Primary School Ascension Road , M7 1LY | - not rated | 911 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 | 917 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Community High School Churchill Way , M6 5BH | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion High School London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 3out of 4 | 1,297 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 | 2,422 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,422 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,005 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,139 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 3,453 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 | 3,562 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 3,562 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 5,204 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greengate School St Simon Street , M3 7ES | - not rated | 492 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Harvest Learning Centre 194 Chapel Street , M3 6BY | - not rated | 665 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 704 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grosvenor Centre Clarence Street , M7 1QT | - not rated | 839 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish Grammar School Camp Street , M7 1ZT | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 296 yd | |
| Foodcycle Salford Angel Centre | within The Angel Healthy Living Initiative, 1 St Philips Place | 505 yd | |
| GK Gallery | 272 Chapel Street | 518 yd | |
| Coffee's Cafe | Unit 59, Richmond Hill, 52 St Stephen Street | 557 yd | |
| Vero Moderno | Unit 4, Vimto Gardens, Chapel Street | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelphi Lads Club | 47-49 Cannon Street | 152 yd | |
| The Old Pint Pot | Adelphi Street | 168 yd | |
| The New Oxford | 11 Bexley Square | 590 yd | |
| Salford Masonic Hall | Hensley House, 41-42 Crescent | 695 yd | |
| Atmosphere- USSU | within University House, University Of Salford, University Road | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sakura HK Limited | 8 Salisbury House, St Stephen Street | 561 yd | |
| Meat Me Here / Mister Pizza and Grill | 2 Salisbury House, St Stephen Street | 563 yd | |
| Pizzology, Sugar B | 16a Crescent | 646 yd | |
| Mr Kebab | 61 Blackfriars Road | 688 yd | |
| Ruka Mediteranean Grill And Kitchen | 69 Blackfriars Road | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Sisson Street | 841 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | Unit C, 6 Stanley Street | 946 yd | |
| Asda Express Salford Chapel | 106-108 Chapel Street | 953 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Part Ground Floor, Aldine House, New Bailey Street | 986 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food Group Limited | Unit 1, 1 Lockgate Square | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Simon Street Stp ST. SIMON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 637 yd |
| Salford University Sports Centre UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 640 yd |
| David Lewis Recreation Ground INDUS PLACE | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Achieves Fitness (Closed) Unit 5 Unit 5 Oldfield Road | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Manchester Tennis & Racquet Club BLACKFRIARS ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 853 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 | 64.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.17 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.