West King Street is in Salford and in Salford district. M3 7HA is located in the Blackfriars & Trinity electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about West King Street, Salford, M3 7HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M3 7HB, M3 6BD, M3 7EL, M3 6BE, M3 7DB, M3 6WD, M3 6BA, M3 7EJ, M3 6TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M3 7HA is primarily male, with 71.1% 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 | 34.1% | 28.9% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -22.1% |
| Male | 65.9% | 71.1% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 22.1% |
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 7HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.4% 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 | 47.5% | 63.4% | 15.9% | 37.9% | 25.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.7% | 11.7% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -32.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 6.2% | 2.8% | -3.4% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 17.9% | 12.4% | -5.5% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 2.1% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 24% | 35.1% | 11.1% | 48.4% | -13.3% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 37.1% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 19.2% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 17.4% | 7.3% | -10.1% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 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 7HA this area, 30.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.4% | 30.4% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 8.1% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 14.2% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 15.5% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 26.4% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 8% | 2% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 93.4% | 79.5% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 71.1% 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 | 84.4% | 71.1% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 15.1% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 71.5% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 13.2% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 6.6% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 6.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West King 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 214 Canon Green Court West King Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2021-03-29 | £187,011 |
| Flat 309 Canon Green Court West King Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2015-10-16 | £124,714 |
| Flat 106 Canon Green Court West King Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2010-06-22 | £98,656 |
M3 7HA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,766 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 | 2,778 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 | 195 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friars Primary School Cannon Street , M3 7EU | 3out of 4 | 210 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 | 748 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 | 786 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheetwood Primary School Waterloo Road , Cheetham M8 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,120 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 | 1,689 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,203 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,363 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,390 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 | 2,662 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 | 3,014 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,462 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,342 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,629 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,800 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 | 3,359 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 5,085 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 | 1,028 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ahavas Torah Boys Academy Salbec House , 16 Winders Way M6 6AR | - not rated | 1,540 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 | 76 yd | |
| Coffee's Cafe | Unit 59, Richmond Hill, 52 St Stephen Street | 129 yd | |
| The Blackfriar | 41-43 Blackfriars Road | 224 yd | |
| Breakfast & After School Club | within The Cathedral School Of St Peter And John Roman Catholic Primary School, Mount Street | 278 yd | |
| Ready to Eat | 5 Blackfriars Road | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Tennis and Racquet | 33 Blackfriars Road | 312 yd | |
| The Eagle Inn | Eagle Inn, 19 Collier Street | 349 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 11 Bloom Street | 360 yd | |
| Adelphi Lads Club | 47-49 Cannon Street | 443 yd | |
| The Mini Bar | within Cortland at Colliers Yard, 5 Bankside Boulevard | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Kebab | 61 Blackfriars Road | 122 yd | |
| Ruka Mediteranean Grill And Kitchen | 69 Blackfriars Road | 122 yd | |
| Don Bravo | 67 Blackfriars Road | 122 yd | |
| Sakura HK Limited | 8 Salisbury House, St Stephen Street | 210 yd | |
| Meat Me Here / Mister Pizza and Grill | 2 Salisbury House, St Stephen Street | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Salford Chapel | 106-108 Chapel Street | 452 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Sisson Street | 504 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Part Ground Floor, Aldine House, New Bailey Street | 595 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | Unit C, 6 Stanley Street | 687 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Embankment West Tower, 101 Cathedral Approach | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Tennis & Racquet Club BLACKFRIARS ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 297 yd |
| St Simon Street Stp ST. SIMON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 353 yd |
| Qms Skin Spa At The Lowry Hotel DEARMANS PLACE | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Achieves Fitness (Closed) Unit 5 Unit 5 Oldfield Road | health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| Chetham'S School Of Music LONG MILLGATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 922 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Spinningfields) HARDMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 946 yd |
| Hmp Manchester SOUTHALL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 970 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.84 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.