Percy Drive is in Salford and in Salford district. M5 3HG is located in the Ordsall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Percy Drive, Salford, M5 3HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M5 3WP, M5 3HB, M5 3HT, M5 3HU, M5 3WN, M5 3WQ, M5 3WS, M5 3NE, M5 3NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M5 3HG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 45.2% | 48.3% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 54.8% | 51.7% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 3HG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.9% 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 | 75.6% | 70.9% | -4.7% | 37.9% | 33.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.5% | 17.2% | 6.7% | 44.2% | -27.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 3.1% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 50.4% | 48.9% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 33.5% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 12.1% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 3.3% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
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 54.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 21.1% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 6.2% | 1.4% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 4.8% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 7.9% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.7% | 54.6% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 20.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.3% 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 | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 5.6% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 15.2% | 11.7% | 2.5% | 12.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 88.3% | 67.3% | -21.0% | 81.4% | -14.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 63.9% 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 | 79.6% | 63.9% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 16.4% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3% | 8.4% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 9.1% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.8% | 64.1% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 12.1% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.1% | 8.8% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 7.3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 76.7% | -16.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 5.2% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Percy 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 -15.1%.

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 Percy Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2018-03-28 | £227,673 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,538 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,900 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 | 494 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 | 608 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Trafford Community Academy Malvern Street , Old Trafford M15 4FL | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Cross Lane , M5 4AL | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alphonsus RC Primary School Hamilton Street , Off Stretford Road M16 7PT | 4out of 4 | 1,359 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 | 664 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 2out of 4 | 1,512 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 2,806 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 2out of 4 | 2,821 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 | 2,006 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,430 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,379 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 | 3,734 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,495 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Broadwalk PRU 51 Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| IncludEd 8 Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8ER | - not rated | 2,261 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Lake | Unit 10, 92 Radclyffe Park, Phoebe Street | 432 yd | |
| The Tatton | 172 Tatton Street | 507 yd | |
| The Plantisserie UK | within Makers Quarter, 16 Worrall Street | 532 yd | |
| Shahi Masala | 1 Capital Quay | 607 yd | |
| The Alchemist Bar and Restaurant Ltd | The Quays | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Inn | Welcome Inn, Robert Hall Street | 415 yd | |
| Bricklayers Arms | Bricklayers Arms, 146-148 Ordsall Lane | 478 yd | |
| Grosvesnor Casino | Grosvenor Casino, 5 Derwent Street | 920 yd | |
| Quay House Beefeater | The Quayhouse, 11 The Quays | 926 yd | |
| The Bee Orchid | Unit 2, Zerega Way | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordsall Hall | Ordsall Hall, 322 Ordsall Lane | 300 yd | |
| Wawin | within Unit 10, 325 Ordsall Lane | 359 yd | |
| Wingstop UK | within Unit 10, 325 Ordsall Lane | 359 yd | |
| Zumuku Sushi | within Unit 10, 325 Ordsall Lane | 359 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | within Unit 10, 325 Ordsall Lane | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Unit 1 Bridgewater Point, Ordsall Lane | 513 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express, Trafford Road | 590 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 100 Regent Road | 831 yd | |
| Co Operative | Units 3/4, Clippers Quay | 966 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit D2, 42 Regents Park, Ordsall Lane | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Primrose Hill Primary School PHOEBE STREET | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| Ordsall Leisure Centre CRAVEN DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 476 yd |
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School ST. JOSEPHS DRIVE | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Exchange Quay) Cygnet House Cygnet House Taylorson Street South | health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mediacityuk KING WILLIAM STREET | 805 yd | |
| Club Urban (Closed) Timber Wharf Timber Wharf Worsley Street | health and fitness suite | 974 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Salford) ORDSALL LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,031 yd |
| Barrack Park ST. GEORGES AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 61.83 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 61.83 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.