Brunel Avenue is in Salford and in Salford district. M5 4BE is located in the Ordsall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brunel Avenue, Salford, M5 4BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M5 4LP, M5 4BF, M5 4NZ, M5 4BP, M5 4WN, M5 4AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M5 4BE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 52.1% | 48.7% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 47.9% | 51.3% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 4BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.8% 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 | 58.2% | 56.8% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 28.9% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7.4% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 49.8% | 49.8% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 33.2% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 10.2% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 46.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.4% | 19.4% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 5.5% | -11.4% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 10.9% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 10.7% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 46.9% | 23.4% | 33.8% | 13.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92% | 76.4% | -15.6% | 81.4% | -5.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 74% 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 | 92.8% | 74% | -18.8% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 10.9% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 74% | -18.8% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 13.3% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brunel Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Blackfriars & Trinity 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 slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 8 Brunel Avenue, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2019-03-15 | £620,266 |
| 1 Brunel Avenue, Salford, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £353,000 | 2000-11-28 | £1,746,421 |
| Full-Time Employee | 209 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Other | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 673 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 890 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 1,531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Cross Lane , M5 4AL | 3out of 4 | 260 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Paul's Ce Primary School , M5 4AL | - not rated | 267 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 | 648 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwalk Primary School Belvedere Road , M6 5AN | - not rated | 755 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School St Joseph's Drive , Ordsall M5 3JP | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Community High School Churchill Way , M6 5BH | - not rated | 535 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion High School London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 3out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 2,559 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 2,803 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,863 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,952 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,952 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 4,620 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 4,620 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,810 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 | 399 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Harvest Learning Centre 194 Chapel Street , M3 6BY | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greengate School St Simon Street , M3 7ES | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Whitehead School Seedley Road , M6 5NQ | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators Laser House, Waterfront Quay , M50 3XW | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seventh Day Adventist Church | Seventh Day Adventist Church, Cross Lane | 351 yd | |
| Maida Grill House (Goodfillas) | Ground Floor, 38 Liverpool Street | 378 yd | |
| Chartwells at Chapman Building | within Chapman Building Theatre And Gallery, University Of Salford, University Road | 399 yd | |
| Chartwells at Crescent House Café | within Crescent House, University Of Salford, Crescent | 399 yd | |
| New Adelphi Cafe | New Adelphi Building within University Of Salford, Crescent | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graystone Action Sports Academy | Graystone Action Sports, Brunel Avenue | 184 yd | |
| Union Tavern | 105-107 Liverpool Street | 282 yd | |
| Atmosphere- USSU | within University House, University Of Salford, University Road | 399 yd | |
| Chartwells at SALFOOD Bar | New Aldelphi Building, within University Of Salford, Crescent | 399 yd | |
| Salford Masonic Hall | Hensley House, 41-42 Crescent | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locandar | Unit 3, 91-97 Liverpool Street | 342 yd | |
| Subway | within Maxwell Building, University Of Salford, Crescent | 399 yd | |
| Peking Duck | Ground Floor, 1 Liverpool Street | 470 yd | |
| Franksters | within Al Murad Car park, Fairbank house, 1 Comus Street | 538 yd | |
| Pizzology, Sugar B | 16a Crescent | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 100 Regent Road | 818 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit D2, 42 Regents Park, Ordsall Lane | 956 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food Group Limited | Unit 1, 1 Lockgate Square | 978 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salford University Sports Centre UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 478 yd |
| Clarendon Leisure Centre LIVERPOOL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 669 yd |
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School ST. JOSEPHS DRIVE | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Achieves Fitness (Closed) Unit 5 Unit 5 Oldfield Road | health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Salford) ORDSALL LANE | health and fitness suite | 926 yd |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School LIVERPOOL STREET | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Windsor High School (Closed) Liverpool Street | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Primrose Hill Primary School PHOEBE STREET | grass pitches | 972 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mediacityuk KING WILLIAM STREET | 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 | 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 | 76.9% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.