Elmira Way is in Salford and in Salford district. M5 3DA is located in the Quays electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 2014-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elmira Way, Salford, M5 3DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M5 3DE, M5 3LL, M5 3DH, M5 3LN, M5 3DT, M5 3NQ, M5 3NY, M5 3DD, M5 3AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M5 3DA 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 | 42.3% | 43.6% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -7.4% |
| Male | 57.7% | 56.4% | -1.3% | 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 M5 3DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.4% 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 | 80.1% | 73.4% | -6.7% | 37.9% | 35.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.6% | 20.4% | 6.8% | 44.2% | -23.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 53.9% | 57.3% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 32.2% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 9.2% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3DA this area, 4% 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 78.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 4% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 3.1% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 2.5% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 8.8% | -2.6% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.5% | 78.8% | 26.3% | 33.8% | 45.0% |
| Other | 8.1% | 1.7% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73% 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 | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 12.3% | 11.1% | 3.1% | 9.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 0.8% | -3.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 83.8% | 73% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -8.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 64.4% 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 | 73% | 64.4% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 14.4% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 14.4% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.4% | 64.7% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| 10+ Years | 10% | 8.7% | -1.3% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 7.4% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 11.6% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 12.4% | 1.2% | 11.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 26.8% | 46.2% | -19.4% |
| Hindu | 12.4% | 1.7% | 10.7% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmira Way 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 6 Brindley House, 1 Elmira Way, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2025-05-01 | £127,000 |
| Apartment 3 Brindley House, 1 Elmira Way, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-01-28 | £131,785 |
| Apartment 18 Brindley House, 1 Elmira Way, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-03-17 | £170,380 |
| Apartment 33 Brindley House Elmira Way, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2019-11-18 | £182,553 |
| Apartment 4 Brindley House, 1 Elmira Way, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-05-24 | £183,946 |
| Full-Time Employee | 240 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 2,946 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 5,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 2out of 4 | 707 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre Phoebe Street , Ordsall M5 3PJ | 2out of 4 | 898 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Trafford Community Academy Malvern Street , Old Trafford M15 4FL | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Cross Lane , M5 4AL | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alphonsus RC Primary School Hamilton Street , Off Stretford Road M16 7PT | 4out of 4 | 1,605 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 | 604 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 2out of 4 | 1,169 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 2out of 4 | 3,026 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 3,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,347 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,721 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 | 3,860 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 1,833 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Broadwalk PRU 51 Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| IncludEd 8 Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8ER | - not rated | 2,530 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahi Masala | 1 Capital Quay | 150 yd | |
| Matchstick Man | 4 Capital Quay | 178 yd | |
| The Alchemist Bar and Restaurant Ltd | The Quays | 219 yd | |
| Soapworks Cafe | within Soapworks, Colgate Lane | 406 yd | |
| Talk Talk Staff Restaurant | within Fourth Floor Block C, Soapworks, Colgate Lane | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quay House Beefeater | The Quayhouse, 11 The Quays | 496 yd | |
| The Bee Orchid | Unit 2, Zerega Way | 529 yd | |
| 02 at Victoria Warehouse | Victoria Warehouse, Trafford Wharf Road | 694 yd | |
| Victoria Warehouse | Victoria Warehouse, Trafford Wharf Road | 694 yd | |
| Welcome Inn | Welcome Inn, Robert Hall Street | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Petrol Station, Trafford Road | 101 yd | |
| Aadams authentic grill and kebab | Unit 2a, 400 Ordsall Lane | 204 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 29 Trafford Road | 220 yd | |
| Ordsall Hall | Ordsall Hall, 322 Ordsall Lane | 289 yd | |
| Wawin | within Unit 10, 325 Ordsall Lane | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express, Trafford Road | 101 yd | |
| Co Operative | Units 3/4, Clippers Quay | 539 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Michigan Point Tower B, 11 Michigan Avenue | 940 yd | |
| Co-operative | Unit 1 Bridgewater Point, Ordsall Lane | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ordsall Leisure Centre CRAVEN DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 170 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Exchange Quay) Cygnet House Cygnet House Taylorson Street South | health and fitness suite | 295 yd |
| Primrose Hill Primary School PHOEBE STREET | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mediacityuk KING WILLIAM STREET | 701 yd | |
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School ST. JOSEPHS DRIVE | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Salford Quays) LOWRY DESIGNER OUTLET LOWRY DESIGNER OUTLET THE QUAYS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 925 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 200.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 183.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.