M5 4EF is in Prospect Road, Salford and Salford district. M5 4EF is located in the Ordsall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Prospect Road, Salford, M5 4EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M5 3HY, M5 3JX, M5 3JJ, M5 3JW, M5 3PA, M5 3JP, M5 3HX, M5 3PS, M5 3WT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M5 4EF is primarily male, with 57.6% 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 | 54.2% | 42.4% | -11.8% | 51.0% | -8.6% |
| Male | 45.8% | 57.6% | 11.8% | 49.0% | 8.6% |
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 4EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.1% 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 | 52.8% | 68.1% | 15.3% | 37.9% | 30.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 28.5% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 1.3% | -7.8% | 9.1% | -7.8% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 0% | -7.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (92.6%) 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 | 43.5% | 59.9% | 16.4% | 48.4% | 11.5% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 32.7% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 14% | 6.7% | -7.3% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 0.7% | -7.9% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 4EF this area, 4.7% 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 74%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.6% | 4.7% | -33.9% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 1.3% | -10.5% | 9.6% | -8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 5.5% | -12.6% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 9.8% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 74% | 61.4% | 33.8% | 40.2% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.5% 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 | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 9.2% | 20.4% | 11.2% | 2.5% | 17.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 80.1% | 56.5% | -23.6% | 81.4% | -24.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 45.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 45.6% | -36.2% | 83.2% | -37.6% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 14.8% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 8% | 20.4% | 12.4% | 2.7% | 17.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 11.5% | 8.5% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 11.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 45.6% | -35.1% | 83.2% | -37.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 11.9% | 6.8% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 8.1% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 9.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 25.2% | 22.5% | 1.9% | 23.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.4% | 76.7% | -24.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 18.8% | 0.3% | 18.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around M5 4EF 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.5%.

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 G13 7 Craven Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £258,164 | 2021-12-09 | £273,970 |
| 5 Craven Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £249,664 | 2021-10-08 | £275,345 |
| 9 Craven Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £244,960 | 2021-07-12 | £271,887 |
| 5, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £27,500 | 1996-10-07 | £184,067 |
| Full-Time Employee | 143 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,897 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,710 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 | 130 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 | 140 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Cross Lane , M5 4AL | - not rated | 723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School Liverpool Street , M5 4BJ | 2out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School St. Philip's C.E. Primary School , M3 5LF | 3out of 4 | 1,308 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 | 392 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 2out of 4 | 1,296 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 2out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 2,599 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 2,742 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 | 2,478 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 2,858 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,812 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 | 4,327 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 5,276 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,017 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Broadwalk PRU 51 Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ahavas Torah Boys Academy Salbec House , 16 Winders Way M6 6AR | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford Education Inclusion Services at Halton House 36 Eccles Old Road , Seedley M6 8RA | - not rated | 2,266 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tatton | 172 Tatton Street | 173 yd | |
| Golden Lake | Unit 10, 92 Radclyffe Park, Phoebe Street | 362 yd | |
| Oasis Hub Mediacityuk Community Food Store | within Oasis Academy Mediacityuk, 10 Trafford Road | 479 yd | |
| Sodexo at Oasis Academy | within Oasis Academy Mediacityuk, 10 Trafford Road | 479 yd | |
| Scent Global Trading Ltd | within Star Global Trading, Unit 6 Dallas Court | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Inn | Welcome Inn, Robert Hall Street | 533 yd | |
| Union Tavern | 105-107 Liverpool Street | 588 yd | |
| Bricklayers Arms | Bricklayers Arms, 146-148 Ordsall Lane | 662 yd | |
| Fivefourstudios Ltd | Ground Part First And Second Floors, 54 Oldfield Road | 782 yd | |
| Graystone Action Sports Academy | Graystone Action Sports, Brunel Avenue | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hey Noodles | 8 Doddington Lane | 328 yd | |
| Franksters | within Al Murad Car park, Fairbank house, 1 Comus Street | 386 yd | |
| Food and Shake Station | Unit 5, 104 Radclyffe Park, Phoebe Street | 401 yd | |
| City Desserts | Unit A, 32-34 Duncan Street | 521 yd | |
| Katsu Dojo; Area 51 | Unit E, 32-34 Duncan Street | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 100 Regent Road | 661 yd | |
| Co-operative | Unit 1 Bridgewater Point, Ordsall Lane | 729 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express, Trafford Road | 897 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit D2, 42 Regents Park, Ordsall Lane | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School ST. JOSEPHS DRIVE | grass pitches | 138 yd |
| Primrose Hill Primary School PHOEBE STREET | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mediacityuk KING WILLIAM STREET | 480 yd | |
| Ordsall Leisure Centre CRAVEN DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 683 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Salford) ORDSALL LANE | health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
| Clarendon Leisure Centre LIVERPOOL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 996 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.