St Stephen Street is in Salford and in Salford district. M3 7ED is located in the Blackfriars & Trinity electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 2008-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Stephen Street, Salford, M3 7ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M3 6WD, M3 7FP, M3 7SW, M3 7EJ, M3 7EL, M3 7HA, M3 7HB, M3 7ER, M3 7FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M3 7ED is primarily male, with 59.9% 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 | 40.1% | 40.1% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -10.9% |
| Male | 59.9% | 59.9% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 10.9% |
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 7ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.5% 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 | 63.7% | 74.5% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 36.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.8% | 12.4% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -31.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 7.8% | -6.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 | 37.3% | 35.9% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -12.5% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 41.6% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 14.7% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 13.4% | 5.5% | -7.9% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.9% | 14.7% | -10.2% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 6.6% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 15.7% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 29.1% | 18.4% | 16.9% | 12.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 29.6% | -3.6% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.9% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 17.4% | 11.5% | 2.5% | 14.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 81.7% | 59.9% | -21.8% | 81.4% | -21.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 66.2% 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 | 78.9% | 66.2% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 10.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 15.6% | 9.7% | 2.7% | 12.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 6.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.7% | 66.2% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14.7% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.4% | 2.5% | -9.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 9.7% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Stephen Street was 1.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 278.7% higher than the Blackfriars & Trinity average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Stephen Street has the lowest crime rate of 8 local areas in Blackfriars & Trinity and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Salford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 54 Richmond Hill, 52 St Stephen Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-03-08 | £189,868 |
| Apartment 18 Richmond Hill, 52 St Stephen Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2023-07-11 | £132,306 |
| Apartment 14 Richmond Hill, 52 St Stephen Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2021-10-29 | £148,390 |
| Apartment 50 Richmond Hill, 52 St Stephen Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2020-12-10 | £170,496 |
| Apartment 11 Richmond Hill, 52 St Stephen Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2020-01-03 | £197,952 |
The percentage of student residents living in M3 7ED 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 | 104 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 64 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 62 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 683 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 2,014 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Friars Primary School Cannon Street , M3 7EU | 3out of 4 | 195 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary Mount Street , M3 6LU | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School St. Philip's C.E. Primary School , M3 5LF | 3out of 4 | 878 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 | 882 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheetwood Primary School Waterloo Road , Cheetham M8 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Community 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 | 1,007 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion High School London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 3out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Community High School Churchill Way , M6 5BH | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,021 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,105 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,518 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 3,990 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 | 3,231 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 3,231 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 5,173 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 | 225 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Harvest Learning Centre 194 Chapel Street , M3 6BY | - not rated | 566 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grosvenor Centre Clarence Street , M7 1QT | - not rated | 801 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 967 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee's Cafe | Unit 59, Richmond Hill, 52 St Stephen Street | 8 yd | |
| My Dear Bubble Tea | 75 Blackfriars Road | 89 yd | |
| Breakfast & After School Club | within The Cathedral School Of St Peter And John Roman Catholic Primary School, Mount Street | 285 yd | |
| The Blackfriar | 41-43 Blackfriars Road | 313 yd | |
| Ready to Eat | 5 Blackfriars Road | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle Inn | Eagle Inn, 19 Collier Street | 384 yd | |
| Manchester Tennis and Racquet | 33 Blackfriars Road | 404 yd | |
| Adelphi Lads Club | 47-49 Cannon Street | 447 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 11 Bloom Street | 489 yd | |
| The Mini Bar | within Cortland at Colliers Yard, 5 Bankside Boulevard | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Kebab | 61 Blackfriars Road | 222 yd | |
| Ruka Mediteranean Grill And Kitchen | 69 Blackfriars Road | 222 yd | |
| Don Bravo | 67 Blackfriars Road | 222 yd | |
| Sakura HK Limited | 8 Salisbury House, St Stephen Street | 330 yd | |
| Meat Me Here / Mister Pizza and Grill | 2 Salisbury House, St Stephen Street | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Salford Chapel | 106-108 Chapel Street | 568 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Sisson Street | 634 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Part Ground Floor, Aldine House, New Bailey Street | 724 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Embankment West Tower, 101 Cathedral Approach | 745 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | Unit C, 6 Stanley Street | 816 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Simon Street Stp ST. SIMON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 225 yd |
| Manchester Tennis & Racquet Club BLACKFRIARS ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 391 yd |
| Qms Skin Spa At The Lowry Hotel DEARMANS PLACE | health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Hmp Manchester SOUTHALL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 910 yd |
| Chetham'S School Of Music LONG MILLGATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 968 yd |
| Achieves Fitness (Closed) Unit 5 Unit 5 Oldfield Road | health and fitness suite | 998 yd |
| Cheetwood Primary School WATERLOO ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,002 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Spinningfields) HARDMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,072 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 | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 133.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.