Bridgewater Street is in Salford and in Salford district. M3 7JZ 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 7JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M3 7JY, M3 7LB, M3 7AS, M3 7AF, M3 7AD, M3 7JS, M3 7AR, M3 7SW, M3 7AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M3 7JZ 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 7JZ, 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 -44.8%.

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 22 Newbank Tower Bridgewater Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-11-22 | £97,126 |
| Newbank Tower Bridgewater Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £53,400 | 2021-12-21 | £55,253 |
| Flat 22 Newbank Tower Bridgewater Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2017-01-23 | £117,286 |
| Flat 22 Newbank Tower Bridgewater Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2014-10-15 | £110,618 |
| Flat 91 Newbank Tower Bridgewater Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2009-07-03 | £84,033 |
M3 7JZ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 2,024 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 | 340 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 | 528 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheetwood Primary School Waterloo Road , Cheetham M8 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River View Community Primary School 1 Wheaters Street , Off Lower Broughton M7 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascension CofE Primary School Ascension Road , M7 1LY | - not rated | 962 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 | 966 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion High School London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 3out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,271 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,636 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 4,135 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 | 3,005 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 3,005 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 5,333 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 | 278 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grosvenor Centre Clarence Street , M7 1QT | - not rated | 729 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Harvest Learning Centre 194 Chapel Street , M3 6BY | - not rated | 776 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 888 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish Grammar School Camp Street , M7 1ZT | - not rated | 1,131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee's Cafe | Unit 59, Richmond Hill, 52 St Stephen Street | 229 yd | |
| My Dear Bubble Tea | 75 Blackfriars Road | 257 yd | |
| Baab-e-Salaam Banqueting Hall | 33-37 Cottenham Lane | 304 yd | |
| Raka Raka African | 29 Cottenham Lane | 304 yd | |
| Cuddly Cod | 27 Cottenham Lane | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle Inn | Eagle Inn, 19 Collier Street | 352 yd | |
| Lycheekikimiumiu Ltd | Unit 3, Dickinson Street | 386 yd | |
| Palatine Inn | 47 Edward Street | 398 yd | |
| Avan Lounge & Bar | Unit 4, 165 Great Ducie Street | 464 yd | |
| The Mini Bar | within Cortland at Colliers Yard, 5 Bankside Boulevard | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broskis | Unit 4, Springfield Lane | 190 yd | |
| Mr Kebab | 61 Blackfriars Road | 354 yd | |
| Ruka Mediteranean Grill And Kitchen | 69 Blackfriars Road | 354 yd | |
| Don Bravo | 67 Blackfriars Road | 354 yd | |
| Sakura HK Limited | 8 Salisbury House, St Stephen Street | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Salford Chapel | 106-108 Chapel Street | 668 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Embankment West Tower, 101 Cathedral Approach | 687 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Sisson Street | 809 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Part Ground Floor, Aldine House, New Bailey Street | 869 yd | |
| Tesco | 50-52 Deansgate | 923 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Simon Street Stp ST. SIMON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 140 yd |
| Manchester Tennis & Racquet Club BLACKFRIARS ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 465 yd |
| Hmp Manchester SOUTHALL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| Cheetwood Primary School WATERLOO ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 783 yd |
| Qms Skin Spa At The Lowry Hotel DEARMANS PLACE | health and fitness suite | 821 yd |
| Chetham'S School Of Music LONG MILLGATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 890 yd |
| Pace Health Club & Nu Spa CHEETHAM HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 929 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Bury New Road) BURY NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,070 yd |
| The Co-Op Sports And Social Club New Century House New Century House Corporation Street | 1,085 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 | 146.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.