Elmira Way is in Salford and in Salford district. M5 3LL is located in the Quays electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 2008-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elmira Way, Salford, M5 3LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M5 3DA, M5 3LN, M5 3NQ, M5 3NY, M5 3DT, M5 3DE, M5 3AW, M5 3DH, M5 3LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M5 3LL is primarily male, with 56.5% 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% | 43.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -7.5% |
| Male | 55.7% | 56.5% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 7.5% |
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 3LL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80.5% 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% | 80.5% | -5.1% | 37.9% | 42.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.5% | 17.1% | 6.6% | 44.2% | -27.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -7.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.2%) 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% | 54.1% | -10.8% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 38.1% | 9.9% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
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 3LL this area, 2% 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 76.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -16.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.4% | 3.4% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 14.6% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.3% | 76.1% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 42.3% |
| Other | 6.2% | 0% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 4.2% | 7% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 6.3% |
| Indian | 5% | 16% | 11.0% | 3.1% | 12.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 81.3% | 62.4% | -18.9% | 81.4% | -19.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 60.4% 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 | 70.6% | 60.4% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 9.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 6.5% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 21.2% | 10.1% | 5.6% | 15.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 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% | 60.6% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| 10+ Years | 9.2% | 9.7% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 12% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 9.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 12% | 7.0% | 1.9% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 14.8% | 1.2% | 13.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 0.5% | 13.5% | -13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 21.8% | 46.2% | -24.4% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 12% | 1.7% | 10.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
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 .

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 140 Pioneer House, 1C Elmira Way, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2018-04-30 | £178,549 |
| Apartment 126 Pioneer House, 1C Elmira Way, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,189 | 2017-10-24 | £166,913 |
| Apartment 143 Pioneer House, 1C Elmira Way, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2017-08-04 | £226,264 |
| Apartment 110 Pioneer House, 1C Elmira Way, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,500 | 2017-06-23 | £229,927 |
| Apartment 125 Pioneer House, 1C Elmira Way, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2017-01-06 | £200,425 |
M5 3LL area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in M5 3LL 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 | 128 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| 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 | 121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 2,174 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 | 378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's Egerton CofE Primary School West Park Street , M5 3WW | - not rated | 617 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 | 662 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 | 845 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Trafford Community School Malvern Street , Old Trafford M15 4FL | - not rated | 1,333 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 | 610 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC@MediacityUK 100-102 Broadway , M50 2UW | - not rated | 1,248 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Stone Boys' School Buckingham Road , Stretford M32 0RU | - not rated | 1,523 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Windsor Community High School Churchill Way , M6 5BH | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,695 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,256 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 3,310 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,383 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,404 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 | 3,806 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 | 603 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SMS Changing Lives School Unit 2, Aniseed Park , Oldham Broadway Business Park OL9 9XA | - not rated | 1,829 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield School Jackson Crescent , Hulme M15 5AL | - not rated | 1,855 yd | Community 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 | 135 yd | |
| Matchstick Man | 4 Capital Quay | 182 yd | |
| The Alchemist Bar and Restaurant Ltd | The Quays | 193 yd | |
| Golden Lake | Unit 10, 92 Radclyffe Park, Phoebe Street | 435 yd | |
| Soapworks Cafe | within Soapworks, Colgate Lane | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quay House Beefeater | The Quayhouse, 11 The Quays | 479 yd | |
| The Bee Orchid | Unit 2, Zerega Way | 562 yd | |
| 02 at Victoria Warehouse | Victoria Warehouse, Trafford Wharf Road | 728 yd | |
| Victoria Warehouse | Victoria Warehouse, Trafford Wharf Road | 728 yd | |
| Welcome Inn | Welcome Inn, Robert Hall Street | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Petrol Station, Trafford Road | 116 yd | |
| Aadams authentic grill and kebab | Unit 2a, 400 Ordsall Lane | 236 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 29 Trafford Road | 252 yd | |
| Ordsall Hall | Ordsall Hall, 322 Ordsall Lane | 306 yd | |
| Wawin | within Unit 10, 325 Ordsall Lane | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express, Trafford Road | 116 yd | |
| Co Operative | Units 3/4, Clippers Quay | 572 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Michigan Point Tower B, 11 Michigan Avenue | 914 yd | |
| Co-operative | Unit 1 Bridgewater Point, Ordsall Lane | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ordsall Leisure Centre CRAVEN DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 130 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Exchange Quay) Cygnet House Cygnet House Taylorson Street South | health and fitness suite | 335 yd |
| Primrose Hill Primary School PHOEBE STREET | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mediacityuk KING WILLIAM STREET | 661 yd | |
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School ST. JOSEPHS DRIVE | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Salford Quays) LOWRY DESIGNER OUTLET LOWRY DESIGNER OUTLET THE QUAYS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 919 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 17.15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 17.15 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.16 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.