Trafford Road is in Salford and in Salford district. M5 3NN is located in the Quays electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 2008-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Trafford Road, Salford, M5 3NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M5 3DU, M5 3FN, M5 3FP, M5 3FY, M50 3SR, M5 3DR, M50 3SG, M5 3DL, M50 3BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M5 3NN is primarily male, with 58.2% 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 | 41% | 41.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -9.2% |
| Male | 59% | 58.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 9.2% |
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 3NN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77% 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 | 89.1% | 77% | -12.1% | 37.9% | 39.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 7.8% | 19.1% | 11.3% | 44.2% | -25.1% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -6.7% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 64.6% | 53.5% | -11.1% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 33.6% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 3.4% | 11.8% | 8.4% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
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 3NN this area, 1.7% 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 80.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 0.7% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -8.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 3.4% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 9.9% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.5% | 80.9% | 17.4% | 33.8% | 47.1% |
| Other | 6% | 1% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.7% 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% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 12.8% | 7.7% | 3.1% | 9.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 82.3% | 64.7% | -17.6% | 81.4% | -16.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 54.1% 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 | 75% | 54.1% | -20.9% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 15.7% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 21.7% | 15.2% | 5.6% | 16.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 54.5% | -19.4% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 10.9% | 3.0% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 11% | 12.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 11.6% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 10.2% | 6.0% | 1.9% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 10.9% | 1.2% | 9.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 23.5% | 46.2% | -22.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 9.9% | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Trafford Road 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 stayed broadly stable by about -0.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Metro 33 Trafford Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £17,500,000 | 2016-09-20 | £27,659,574 |
M5 3NN 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.
The percentage of student residents living in M5 3NN 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 | 288 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 46 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 35 |
| Information and communication | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,026 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 | 994 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 | 1,183 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Trafford Community Academy Malvern Street , Old Trafford M15 4FL | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seymour Park Community Primary School Northumberland Road , Old Trafford M16 9QE | 4out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alphonsus RC Primary School Hamilton Street , Off Stretford Road M16 7PT | 4out of 4 | 1,592 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 | 867 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 2out of 4 | 1,248 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford Grammar School Granby Road , Stretford M32 8JB | 3out of 4 | 3,131 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 3,289 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,363 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,358 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,539 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,732 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 | 3,737 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 | 1,727 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 2,118 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Broadwalk PRU 51 Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,405 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| IncludEd 8 Alexandra Road South , Whalley Range M16 8ER | - not rated | 2,508 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cult and Coffee | 1a Waterman Walk | 232 yd | |
| Talk Talk Staff Restaurant | within Fourth Floor Block C, Soapworks, Colgate Lane | 235 yd | |
| Bean Coffee Manchester No 6 Ltd | within Suite 2 Part Ground Floor, 3 Exchange Quay | 241 yd | |
| Matchstick Man | 4 Capital Quay | 251 yd | |
| Soapworks Cafe | within Soapworks, Colgate Lane | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bee Orchid | Unit 2, Zerega Way | 244 yd | |
| 02 at Victoria Warehouse | Victoria Warehouse, Trafford Wharf Road | 408 yd | |
| Victoria Warehouse | Victoria Warehouse, Trafford Wharf Road | 408 yd | |
| Quay House Beefeater | The Quayhouse, 11 The Quays | 553 yd | |
| Morgans Bar | 30 Talbot Road | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 29 Trafford Road | 76 yd | |
| Aadams authentic grill and kebab | Unit 2a, 400 Ordsall Lane | 93 yd | |
| Subway | Petrol Station, Trafford Road | 231 yd | |
| Ordsall Hall | Ordsall Hall, 322 Ordsall Lane | 439 yd | |
| Wawin | within Unit 10, 325 Ordsall Lane | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express, Trafford Road | 231 yd | |
| Co Operative | Units 3/4, Clippers Quay | 256 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | White City Retail Park, Chester Road | 820 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Unit 12, White City Retail Park, Chester Road | 820 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 1a, White City Retail Park, Chester Road | 820 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Manchester Exchange Quay) Cygnet House Cygnet House Taylorson Street South | health and fitness suite | 151 yd |
| Ordsall Leisure Centre CRAVEN DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 442 yd |
| Primrose Hill Primary School PHOEBE STREET | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Salford Quays) LOWRY DESIGNER OUTLET LOWRY DESIGNER OUTLET THE QUAYS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 863 yd |
| Manchester United (Old Trafford) OLD TRAFFORD OLD TRAFFORD SIR MATT BUSBY WAY | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mediacityuk KING WILLIAM STREET | 945 yd | |
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School ST. JOSEPHS DRIVE | grass pitches | 991 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.