M3 7WQ is in Church Road, Salford and Salford district. M3 7WQ 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 Church Road, Salford, M3 7WQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M3 5AZ, M3 5DF, M3 7DU, M3 5BZ, M3 7AG, M3 7BS, M3 7AT, M3 7BX, M3 5BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M3 7WQ is primarily male, with 56.4% 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 | 44.4% | 43.6% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -7.4% |
| Male | 55.6% | 56.4% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 7.4% |
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 7WQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 84.1% 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 | 81.8% | 84.1% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 46.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.5% | 9.7% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -34.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.7%) 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 | 59.8% | 56.4% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 34.3% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 7.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
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 7WQ this area, 5.7% 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 64%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.4% | 5.7% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 3.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 11.4% | 4.1% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 12.6% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.5% | 64% | -1.5% | 33.8% | 30.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 6.7% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 84% | 80% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -1.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 74% 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 | 79.3% | 74% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 14.4% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 7.7% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.5% | 74% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 9.9% | 2.2% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 7.2% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.2% | 37.2% | 23.0% |
| Christian | 18.2% | 46.2% | -28.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around M3 7WQ 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 -34.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1D Coleman House, 1 - 3 Gravel Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2023-11-17 | £374,651 |
| 1C Coleman House, 1 - 3 Gravel Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2020-06-05 | £290,869 |
| 1C Coleman House, 1 - 3 Gravel Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2020-06-05 | £290,869 |
| 25, Salford, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2001-06-22 | £145,634 |
M3 7WQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
M3 7WQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 2,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 2,280 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friars Primary School Cannon Street , M3 7EU | 3out of 4 | 743 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 | 933 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheetwood Primary School Waterloo Road , Cheetham M8 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River View Community Primary School 1 Wheaters Street , Off Lower Broughton M7 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Creative Studio 16 Blossom Street , M4 5AW | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowry High School Camp Street , M7 9LY | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Windsor Community High School Churchill Way , M6 5BH | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 1,468 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 1,468 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,696 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,994 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,124 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 | 3,455 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 3,455 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,743 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Harvest Learning Centre 194 Chapel Street , M3 6BY | - not rated | 511 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 569 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 653 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greengate School St Simon Street , M3 7ES | - not rated | 778 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village School Overseas House , Quay Street M3 3BB | - not rated | 805 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Archbridge Cafe | within Caxton Hall, 88-92 Chapel Street | 78 yd | |
| Ready to Eat | 5 Blackfriars Road | 111 yd | |
| Fez Tajine | 110 Chapel Street | 128 yd | |
| Eastzeast | 30 Blackfriars Street | 147 yd | |
| Sodexo | within Trinity Bridge House, 2 Dearmans Place | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corridor Bar | 6-8 Barlows Croft | 94 yd | |
| The Black Lion | 65 Chapel Street | 100 yd | |
| Manchester Tennis and Racquet | 33 Blackfriars Road | 154 yd | |
| The Mini Bar | within Cortland at Colliers Yard, 5 Bankside Boulevard | 277 yd | |
| The Eagle Inn | Eagle Inn, 19 Collier Street | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| God Father Pizza | 95 Chapel Street | 65 yd | |
| Ohannes Burger | 104 Chapel Street | 98 yd | |
| Bento King - M3 store | 75 Chapel Street | 100 yd | |
| Roast House | 144 Chapel Street | 293 yd | |
| Subway | First Floor, The Bayley, 21 New Bailey Street | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Salford Chapel | 106-108 Chapel Street | 102 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Part Ground Floor, Aldine House, New Bailey Street | 338 yd | |
| Tesco | 50-52 Deansgate | 350 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Embankment West Tower, 101 Cathedral Approach | 364 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Sisson Street | 386 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Tennis & Racquet Club BLACKFRIARS ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 165 yd |
| Qms Skin Spa At The Lowry Hotel DEARMANS PLACE | health and fitness suite | 203 yd |
| Chetham'S School Of Music LONG MILLGATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 568 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Spinningfields) HARDMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Manchester) KING STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 691 yd |
| St Simon Street Stp ST. SIMON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 722 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Manchester) THE PRINTWORKS THE PRINTWORKS WITHY GROVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 740 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Quay Street) SUNLIGHT HOUSE SUNLIGHT HOUSE QUAY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 758 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Market Street) UNIT 826 UNIT 826 ARNDALE CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| The Co-Op Sports And Social Club New Century House New Century House Corporation Street | 869 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 | 80.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.