Blackfriars Road is in Salford and in Salford district. M3 7EL is located in the Blackfriars & Trinity electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 2011-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blackfriars Road, Salford, M3 7EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M3 7EJ, M3 7FP, M3 7DB, M3 7SW, M3 7HA, M3 7HB, M3 7ED, M3 7AD, M3 6WD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M3 7EL is primarily male, with 53.9% 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 | 58.1% | 46.1% | -12.0% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 41.9% | 53.9% | 12.0% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 7EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.4% 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 | 66.7% | 78.4% | 11.7% | 37.9% | 40.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.7% | 15.8% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -28.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4% | 0.9% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10% | 3.5% | -6.5% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (93.5%) 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 | 47.1% | 60.3% | 13.2% | 48.4% | 11.9% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 33.2% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 5.2% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 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.
In the area around M3 7EL this area, 7.3% 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 56.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 7.3% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 6.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 7% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 19.6% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.7% | 56.1% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 22.3% |
| Other | 8% | 1.2% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.3% 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% | 2.3% | -3.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 8.5% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 79.6% | 68.3% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -13.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 59.7% 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 | 78.5% | 59.7% | -18.8% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 16% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78% | 60% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 11.7% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 9.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 9.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackfriars Road 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.1%.

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 23 Delta Point, 76 Blackfriars Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-04-10 | £151,473 |
| Apartment 56 Delta Point, 74 Blackfriars Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2024-10-18 | £176,000 |
| Apartment 24 Delta Point, 76 Blackfriars Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-09-30 | £165,161 |
| Apartment 29 Delta Point, 76 Blackfriars Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2024-04-02 | £172,524 |
| Apartment 57 Delta Point, 74 Blackfriars Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2023-12-15 | £155,383 |
The percentage of student residents living in M3 7EL 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 | 188 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,667 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 | 2,820 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 201 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 | 290 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 | 778 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 | 855 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheetwood Primary School Waterloo Road , Cheetham M8 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,018 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 | 1,715 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,257 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,498 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 | 2,596 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 | 3,083 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,517 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,449 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,652 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,743 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 | 3,255 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 5,152 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 968 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 38 yd | |
| Coffee's Cafe | Unit 59, Richmond Hill, 52 St Stephen Street | 104 yd | |
| The Blackfriar | 41-43 Blackfriars Road | 208 yd | |
| Ready to Eat | 5 Blackfriars Road | 351 yd | |
| Breakfast & After School Club | within The Cathedral School Of St Peter And John Roman Catholic Primary School, Mount Street | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle Inn | Eagle Inn, 19 Collier Street | 277 yd | |
| Manchester Tennis and Racquet | 33 Blackfriars Road | 299 yd | |
| The Mini Bar | within Cortland at Colliers Yard, 5 Bankside Boulevard | 405 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 11 Bloom Street | 443 yd | |
| Adelphi Lads Club | 47-49 Cannon Street | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Kebab | 61 Blackfriars Road | 131 yd | |
| Ruka Mediteranean Grill And Kitchen | 69 Blackfriars Road | 131 yd | |
| Don Bravo | 67 Blackfriars Road | 131 yd | |
| Sakura HK Limited | 8 Salisbury House, St Stephen Street | 312 yd | |
| Meat Me Here / Mister Pizza and Grill | 2 Salisbury House, St Stephen Street | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Salford Chapel | 106-108 Chapel Street | 474 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Sisson Street | 579 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Embankment West Tower, 101 Cathedral Approach | 636 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Part Ground Floor, Aldine House, New Bailey Street | 651 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | Unit C, 6 Stanley Street | 767 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Simon Street Stp ST. SIMON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 285 yd |
| Manchester Tennis & Racquet Club BLACKFRIARS ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 287 yd |
| Qms Skin Spa At The Lowry Hotel DEARMANS PLACE | health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| Chetham'S School Of Music LONG MILLGATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 861 yd |
| Hmp Manchester SOUTHALL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Spinningfields) HARDMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 990 yd |
| Achieves Fitness (Closed) Unit 5 Unit 5 Oldfield Road | health and fitness suite | 1,012 yd |
| Cheetwood Primary School WATERLOO ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,016 yd |
| Pace Health Club & Nu Spa CHEETHAM HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,025 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Manchester) THE PRINTWORKS THE PRINTWORKS WITHY GROVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,069 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 | 59.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.