Belfort Drive is in Salford and in Salford district. M5 3BB is located in the Ordsall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Belfort Drive, Salford, M5 3BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M5 3PT, M5 3GA, M5 3LS, M5 3RG, M5 3LT, M5 3PS, M5 3LF, M5 3LR, M5 3WL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M5 3BB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents 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 | 54% | 52.2% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 46% | 47.8% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 3BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.6% 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 | 48.1% | 56.6% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 27.7% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 6.6% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 5.8% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 39.2% | 43% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 31.4% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 15.6% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 7.6% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 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.
In the area around M5 3BB this area, 34% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.3% | 34% | -13.3% | 18.2% | 15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 6.4% | -11.4% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 11% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 14% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.5% | 27.6% | 20.1% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 5% | 2% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 3% | 12.7% | 9.7% | 2.5% | 10.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.6% | 71.4% | -18.2% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 76.4% 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 | 91.1% | 76.4% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 8.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 8.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 76.6% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.1% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 8.2% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 76.7% | -13.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Belfort Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ordsall 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 -39.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Belfort Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,500 | 2018-10-26 | £244,889 |
| 24 Belfort Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2009-12-11 | £213,150 |
The percentage of student residents living in M5 3BB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Other | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 222 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 746 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clement's Egerton CofE Primary School West Park Street , M5 3WW | - not rated | 156 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre Phoebe Street , Ordsall M5 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School St Joseph's Drive , Ordsall M5 3JP | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radclyffe Community Primary School Phoebe Street , M5 3PH | - not rated | 474 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Paul's Ce Primary School , M5 4AL | - not rated | 1,033 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 | 699 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Community High School Churchill Way , M6 5BH | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,632 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC@MediacityUK 100-102 Broadway , M50 2UW | - not rated | 1,632 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley High School Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5FU | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,096 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 2,402 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,781 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,781 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,266 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 | 3,946 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 5,289 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 5,289 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 | 1,108 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators Laser House, Waterfront Quay , M50 3XW | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield School Jackson Crescent , Hulme M15 5AL | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Harvest Learning Centre 194 Chapel Street , M3 6BY | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 1,729 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tatton | 172 Tatton Street | 155 yd | |
| Golden Lake | Unit 10, 92 Radclyffe Park, Phoebe Street | 424 yd | |
| KFC | Regent Road | 506 yd | |
| The Plantisserie UK | within Makers Quarter, 16 Worrall Street | 528 yd | |
| Oasis Hub Mediacityuk Community Food Store | within Oasis Academy Mediacityuk, 10 Trafford Road | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Inn | Welcome Inn, Robert Hall Street | 220 yd | |
| Bricklayers Arms | Bricklayers Arms, 146-148 Ordsall Lane | 351 yd | |
| Grosvesnor Casino | Grosvenor Casino, 5 Derwent Street | 711 yd | |
| Union Tavern | 105-107 Liverpool Street | 712 yd | |
| Fivefourstudios Ltd | Ground Part First And Second Floors, 54 Oldfield Road | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franksters | within Al Murad Car park, Fairbank house, 1 Comus Street | 418 yd | |
| Devildog Sauces | Ground Floor Pod 3, Makers Quarter, 16 Worrall Street | 453 yd | |
| City Desserts | Unit A, 32-34 Duncan Street | 477 yd | |
| Katsu Dojo; Area 51 | Unit E, 32-34 Duncan Street | 491 yd | |
| Food and Shake Station | Unit 5, 104 Radclyffe Park, Phoebe Street | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Unit 1 Bridgewater Point, Ordsall Lane | 417 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 100 Regent Road | 506 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit D2, 42 Regents Park, Ordsall Lane | 788 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express, Trafford Road | 865 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food Group Limited | Unit 1, 1 Lockgate Square | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School ST. JOSEPHS DRIVE | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Primrose Hill Primary School PHOEBE STREET | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Ordsall Leisure Centre CRAVEN DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 679 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mediacityuk KING WILLIAM STREET | 720 yd | |
| Jd Gyms (Salford) ORDSALL LANE | health and fitness suite | 730 yd |
| Club Urban (Closed) Timber Wharf Timber Wharf Worsley Street | health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Exchange Quay) Cygnet House Cygnet House Taylorson Street South | health and fitness suite | 986 yd |
| Achieves Fitness (Closed) Unit 5 Unit 5 Oldfield Road | health and fitness suite | 1,089 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 | 55.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.