Elmira Way is in Salford and in Salford district. M5 3DU is located in the Quays electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elmira Way, Salford, M5 3DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M5 3DR, M5 3DL, M5 3FN, M5 3FP, M5 3FY, M5 3DB, M5 3NN, M5 3DH, M50 3SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M5 3DU is primarily male, with 57.7% 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 | 44.3% | 42.3% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -8.7% |
| Male | 55.7% | 57.7% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 8.7% |
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 3DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.7% 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 | 85.6% | 71.7% | -13.9% | 37.9% | 33.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.5% | 24.3% | 13.8% | 44.2% | -19.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.2%) 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 | 64.9% | 50.5% | -14.4% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 39.7% | 11.5% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
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 3DU this area, 3.5% 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 82.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 7.5% | -5.0% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.3% | 82.7% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 48.9% |
| Other | 6.2% | 0.6% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.5% 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 | 4.2% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 6.6% |
| Indian | 5% | 19.2% | 14.2% | 3.1% | 16.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 81.3% | 58.5% | -22.8% | 81.4% | -22.9% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 61.7% 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 | 70.6% | 61.7% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 4.7% | -6.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 25.9% | 14.8% | 5.6% | 20.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.5% | 61.7% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| 10+ Years | 9.2% | 13% | 3.8% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.5% | 6.7% | -2.8% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 8.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 10.4% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 13.8% | 1.2% | 12.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 22.7% | 46.2% | -23.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 19.1% | 1.7% | 17.4% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
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 been falling year on year.

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 38 Walker House, 6 Elmira Way, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-11-11 | £184,540 |
| Apartment 54 Walker House, 6 Elmira Way, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-10-13 | £192,959 |
| Apartment 45 Walker House, 6 Elmira Way, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2025-09-26 | £177,963 |
| Apartment 53 Walker House, 6 Elmira Way, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,545 | 2025-03-25 | £164,970 |
| Apartment 15 Walker House, 6 Elmira Way, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-10-30 | £162,753 |
M5 3DU 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 | 119 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 2,405 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radclyffe Community Primary School Phoebe Street , M5 3PH | - not rated | 610 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's Egerton CofE Primary School West Park Street , M5 3WW | - not rated | 797 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School St Joseph's Drive , Ordsall M5 3JP | 3out of 4 | 893 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 | 1,071 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Trafford Community School Malvern Street , Old Trafford M15 4FL | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Community 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 | 831 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Stone Boys' School Buckingham Road , Stretford M32 0RU | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC@MediacityUK 100-102 Broadway , M50 2UW | - not rated | 1,353 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,472 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 3,470 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,494 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,494 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 | 3,648 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators Laser House, Waterfront Quay , M50 3XW | - not rated | 579 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SMS Changing Lives School Unit 2, Aniseed Park , Oldham Broadway Business Park OL9 9XA | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield School Jackson Crescent , Hulme M15 5AL | - not rated | 1,893 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matchstick Man | 4 Capital Quay | 221 yd | |
| Talk Talk Staff Restaurant | within Fourth Floor Block C, Soapworks, Colgate Lane | 246 yd | |
| Soapworks Cafe | within Soapworks, Colgate Lane | 249 yd | |
| Shahi Masala | 1 Capital Quay | 268 yd | |
| Bean Coffee Manchester No 6 Ltd | within Suite 2 Part Ground Floor, 3 Exchange Quay | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bee Orchid | Unit 2, Zerega Way | 347 yd | |
| 02 at Victoria Warehouse | Victoria Warehouse, Trafford Wharf Road | 508 yd | |
| Victoria Warehouse | Victoria Warehouse, Trafford Wharf Road | 508 yd | |
| Quay House Beefeater | The Quayhouse, 11 The Quays | 557 yd | |
| Morgans Bar | 30 Talbot Road | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aadams authentic grill and kebab | Unit 2a, 400 Ordsall Lane | 79 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 29 Trafford Road | 80 yd | |
| Subway | Petrol Station, Trafford Road | 169 yd | |
| Ordsall Hall | Ordsall Hall, 322 Ordsall Lane | 340 yd | |
| Wawin | within Unit 10, 325 Ordsall Lane | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express, Trafford Road | 169 yd | |
| Co Operative | Units 3/4, Clippers Quay | 359 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | White City Retail Park, Chester Road | 902 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Unit 12, White City Retail Park, Chester Road | 902 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 1a, White City Retail Park, Chester Road | 902 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Manchester Exchange Quay) Cygnet House Cygnet House Taylorson Street South | health and fitness suite | 124 yd |
| Ordsall Leisure Centre CRAVEN DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 361 yd |
| Primrose Hill Primary School PHOEBE STREET | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mediacityuk KING WILLIAM STREET | 881 yd | |
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School ST. JOSEPHS DRIVE | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Salford Quays) LOWRY DESIGNER OUTLET LOWRY DESIGNER OUTLET THE QUAYS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 915 yd |
| Manchester United (Old Trafford) OLD TRAFFORD OLD TRAFFORD SIR MATT BUSBY WAY | grass pitches | 975 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 | 247.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 230.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.