National Drive is in Salford and in Salford district. M5 3AZ is located in the Ordsall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about National Drive, Salford, M5 3AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M5 3AH, M5 3JY, M5 3AG, M5 3AX, M5 3JP, M5 3JU, M5 3JW, M5 3JZ, M5 3JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M5 3AZ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 57.8% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 6.8% |
| Male | 46.3% | 42.2% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -6.8% |
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 M5 3AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% 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 | 55% | 58% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.4% | 24.4% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -19.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 7.1% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 35.2% | 39.3% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 34.3% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 22.4% | 17.2% | -5.2% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 10% | 7.6% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 M5 3AZ this area, 40.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 57.3% | 40.5% | -16.8% | 18.2% | 22.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 13.9% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 9.3% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 14.8% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.3% | 13.5% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -20.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 11% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 8.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.5% | 77.1% | -15.4% | 81.4% | -4.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 80.4% 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 | 92.2% | 80.4% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 7% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 5% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 80.4% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 2% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around National Drive was 3.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1032.1% higher than the Ordsall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
National Drive has the 5th lowest crime rate of 9 local areas in Ordsall and the 23rd highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Salford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 National Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2025-08-29 | £232,885 |
| 19 National Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2019-10-15 | £214,097 |
| 9 National Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-01-23 | £221,141 |
| 9 National Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2015-07-17 | £223,830 |
| 9 National Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2012-10-03 | £246,971 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's RC Primary School St Joseph's Drive , Ordsall M5 3JP | 3out of 4 | 209 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre Phoebe Street , Ordsall M5 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radclyffe Community Primary School Phoebe Street , M5 3PH | - not rated | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's Egerton CofE Primary School West Park Street , M5 3WW | - not rated | 604 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Paul's Ce Primary School , M5 4AL | - not rated | 676 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 319 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Community High School Churchill Way , M6 5BH | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC@MediacityUK 100-102 Broadway , M50 2UW | - not rated | 1,184 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 2,481 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,632 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 2,749 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 2,813 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,228 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,425 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 5,310 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 5,310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators Laser House, Waterfront Quay , M50 3XW | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acer Academy, Salford Kintyre Avenue , M5 5DP | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Derby Road , M6 5YD | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Harvest Learning Centre 194 Chapel Street , M3 6BY | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Hub Mediacityuk Community Food Store | within Oasis Academy Mediacityuk, 10 Trafford Road | 289 yd | |
| Sodexo at Oasis Academy | within Oasis Academy Mediacityuk, 10 Trafford Road | 289 yd | |
| Scent Global Trading Ltd | within Star Global Trading, Unit 6 Dallas Court | 383 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | Mcdonalds, Ordsall Lane | 383 yd | |
| Golden Lake | Unit 10, 92 Radclyffe Park, Phoebe Street | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Tavern | 105-107 Liverpool Street | 688 yd | |
| Salford Arts Theatre | 15 Kemsing Walk | 745 yd | |
| Welcome Inn | Welcome Inn, Robert Hall Street | 762 yd | |
| Graystone Action Sports Academy | Graystone Action Sports, Brunel Avenue | 853 yd | |
| Quay House Beefeater | The Quayhouse, 11 The Quays | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hey Noodles | 8 Doddington Lane | 105 yd | |
| Food and Shake Station | Unit 5, 104 Radclyffe Park, Phoebe Street | 367 yd | |
| Franksters | within Al Murad Car park, Fairbank house, 1 Comus Street | 569 yd | |
| Locandar | Unit 3, 91-97 Liverpool Street | 705 yd | |
| City Desserts | Unit A, 32-34 Duncan Street | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 100 Regent Road | 880 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express, Trafford Road | 897 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Michigan Point Tower B, 11 Michigan Avenue | 917 yd | |
| Co-operative | Unit 1 Bridgewater Point, Ordsall Lane | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School ST. JOSEPHS DRIVE | grass pitches | 208 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mediacityuk KING WILLIAM STREET | 299 yd | |
| Primrose Hill Primary School PHOEBE STREET | grass pitches | 336 yd |
| Ordsall Leisure Centre CRAVEN DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 685 yd |
| Clarendon Leisure Centre LIVERPOOL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 828 yd |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School LIVERPOOL STREET | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Windsor High School (Closed) Liverpool Street | grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.