Bridgewater Street is in Salford and in Salford district. M3 7JY is located in the Blackfriars & Trinity electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bridgewater Street, Salford, M3 7JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M3 7LB, M3 7JZ, M3 7AD, M3 7SW, M3 7AS, M3 7AF, M3 7FP, M3 7FQ, M3 7AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M3 7JY is primarily male, with 60.9% 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 | 26.9% | 39.1% | 12.2% | 51.0% | -11.9% |
| Male | 73.1% | 60.9% | -12.2% | 49.0% | 11.9% |
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 7JY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.5% 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 | 81.5% | 64.5% | -17.0% | 37.9% | 26.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 6% | 19.3% | 13.3% | 44.2% | -24.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.9% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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% | 52.6% | 16.6% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 23.4% | -18.3% | 33.6% | -10.2% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 12.4% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 9.5% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 18.5% | 17.7% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 8.6% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 9.5% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.5% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 12.9% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 40.5% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 9.5% | 4.3% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 10.7% | 18.8% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 16.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 77.3% | 52.9% | -24.4% | 81.4% | -28.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 5.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 55.2% 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 | 69% | 55.2% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -28.0% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 12.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 12% | 17% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 14.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 14.4% | 9.0% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.2% | 55% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -28.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 24% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 12.9% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 10.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 5.5% | -5.2% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 2.6% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.9% | 37.2% | -9.3% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 14% | 6.5% | 7.5% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridgewater 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 fallen by about -45.9%.

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 45 Riverbank Tower Bridgewater Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-02-21 | £112,071 |
| Flat 35 Riverbank Tower Bridgewater Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-05-22 | £100,577 |
| Flat 86 Riverbank Tower Bridgewater Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2022-07-15 | £108,266 |
| Flat 144 Riverbank Tower Bridgewater Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-03-31 | £148,204 |
| Flat 55 Riverbank Tower Bridgewater Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,500 | 2018-08-17 | £101,221 |
M3 7JY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 76 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Other | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,593 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 | 3,001 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 | 198 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 | 414 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 | 663 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheetwood Primary School Waterloo Road , Cheetham M8 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 836 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 | 1,028 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,638 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | 3out of 4 | 2,404 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,634 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,278 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,488 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,620 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,783 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,813 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 | 3,076 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 5,346 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 | 1,022 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 1,434 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee's Cafe | Unit 59, Richmond Hill, 52 St Stephen Street | 177 yd | |
| My Dear Bubble Tea | 75 Blackfriars Road | 214 yd | |
| Baab-e-Salaam Banqueting Hall | 33-37 Cottenham Lane | 322 yd | |
| Raka Raka African | 29 Cottenham Lane | 322 yd | |
| Cuddly Cod | 27 Cottenham Lane | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle Inn | Eagle Inn, 19 Collier Street | 361 yd | |
| Palatine Inn | 47 Edward Street | 435 yd | |
| Lycheekikimiumiu Ltd | Unit 3, Dickinson Street | 435 yd | |
| Manchester Tennis and Racquet | 33 Blackfriars Road | 459 yd | |
| The Mini Bar | within Cortland at Colliers Yard, 5 Bankside Boulevard | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broskis | Unit 4, Springfield Lane | 237 yd | |
| Mr Kebab | 61 Blackfriars Road | 324 yd | |
| Ruka Mediteranean Grill And Kitchen | 69 Blackfriars Road | 324 yd | |
| Don Bravo | 67 Blackfriars Road | 324 yd | |
| Sakura HK Limited | 8 Salisbury House, St Stephen Street | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Salford Chapel | 106-108 Chapel Street | 652 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Embankment West Tower, 101 Cathedral Approach | 708 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Sisson Street | 776 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Part Ground Floor, Aldine House, New Bailey Street | 844 yd | |
| Tesco | 50-52 Deansgate | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Simon Street Stp ST. SIMON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 116 yd |
| Manchester Tennis & Racquet Club BLACKFRIARS ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 452 yd |
| Hmp Manchester SOUTHALL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 742 yd |
| Qms Skin Spa At The Lowry Hotel DEARMANS PLACE | health and fitness suite | 810 yd |
| Cheetwood Primary School WATERLOO ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 826 yd |
| Chetham'S School Of Music LONG MILLGATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 917 yd |
| Pace Health Club & Nu Spa CHEETHAM HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 978 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 191.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 126.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.