Portland Road is in Eccles, Manchester and in Salford district. M30 9DF is located in the Eccles 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 Portland Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 9DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M30 9DT, M30 9DQ, M30 9DE, M6 8LF, M30 9BT, M30 9BS, M30 9DG, M30 9DB, M6 8EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M30 9DF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents 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 | 53.4% | 48.7% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 46.6% | 51.3% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.7% | 41.3% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 37.1% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 11.2% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 15.3% | 7.7% | -7.6% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 37.4% | 43.6% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 33.8% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 13.4% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 11.1% | 6.7% | -4.4% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 35.8% | 26.4% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 10.9% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 12% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 15.5% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 30.6% | 14.0% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0.8% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 94.7% | 81.6% | -13.1% | 81.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 84.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 84.4% | -10.3% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 7% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 83.9% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 10.4% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 59% | 46.2% | 12.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portland Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Eccles 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 -39.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Portland Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-12-21 | £184,408 |
| 98 Portland Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-12-19 | £261,070 |
| 92 Portland Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2017-10-18 | £213,998 |
| 70B Portland Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2014-12-02 | £158,140 |
| 69 Portland Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2013-11-08 | £192,641 |
M30 9DF 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Oaks Infant School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Oaks Junior School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Road Community Primary School Clarendon Road , Eccles M30 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's RC Primary School Swinton Park Road , M6 7WR | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monton Green Primary School Pine Grove , Eccles M30 9JP | 3out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside High School 57 Deans Road , Swinton M27 0AP | 3out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Swinton Sefton Road , Pendlebury M27 6JU | 3out of 4 | 2,775 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 5,327 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth High School and Community College Chatsworth Road , Eccles M30 9DY | 4out of 4 | 496 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Academy Chatsworth Road , Ellesmere Park M30 9DY | 4out of 4 | 497 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Cottage School Clarendon Cottage School , Ivy Bank House M30 9BJ | - not rated | 914 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Centre Canterbury Gardens , 640 Eccles New Road M5 5AG | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwood Primary School Barton Road , Swinton M27 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deans Youth and Ladies Football Club | Salisbury Road | 307 yd | |
| Golden Kitchen | 205 Eccles Old Road | 700 yd | |
| Eccles Central & Eccles Express | Within Salford City College Eccles Sixth Form Centre, Chatsworth Road | 751 yd | |
| Red I Event And Contract Catering | within Eccles Masonic Lodge, 46 Half Edge Lane | 806 yd | |
| Langworthy Reds R.L.F. & Social Club | Oakwood Park Stables, Swinton Park Road | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| De La Salle Sports & Social Club | De La Salle Sports And Social Club, Lancaster Road | 574 yd | |
| Eccles Masonic Hall | 46 Half Edge Lane | 686 yd | |
| Royal Sovereign | 226 Eccles Old Road | 751 yd | |
| Monton Sports Club | Monton Cricket Club, Welbeck Road | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | within, 215 Eccles Old Road | 694 yd | |
| Captain Cod | 189 Eccles Old Road | 700 yd | |
| Pizza Box | 195 Eccles Old Road | 700 yd | |
| Shakebox | within Pizza Box, 195 Eccles Old Road | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 110 Gilda Brook Road | 758 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | within Salford Royal Nhs Foundation Trust, Stott Lane | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duncan Mathieson Playing Fields Odessa Avenue | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| De La Salle Sports & Social Club LANCASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Ellesmere Recreation Ground WINCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Ellesmere Park High School WENTWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Wentworth High School (Closed) Wentworth Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 489 yd |
| Chatsworth High School CHATSWORTH ROAD | 563 yd | |
| Salford City College (Eccles 6Th Form Centre) CHATSWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 751 yd |
| Swinton Park Golf Club EAST LANCASHIRE ROAD | golf | 896 yd |
| Stott Lane Playing Fields STOTT LANE | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| All Hallows Rc High School ECCLES OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,010 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 | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.