Athole Street is in Salford and in Salford district. M5 4FL is located in the Weaste & Seedley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 2015-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Athole Street, Salford, M5 4FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M6 5RZ, M6 5TG, M5 4FX, M5 4FN, M5 4GW, M6 5TF, M6 5SE, M6 5SY, M6 5TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M5 4FL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.6% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.4% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 4FL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.5% 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 | 40.4% | 66.5% | 26.1% | 37.9% | 28.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 25.9% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -18.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 5.7% | -6.6% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 14.9% | 0.9% | -14.0% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (91%) 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 | 35.5% | 59.2% | 23.7% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 31.8% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 21.9% | 8.2% | -13.7% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 0.7% | -7.7% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 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.
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 59.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 55.3% | 12.7% | -42.6% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 5.2% | -12.3% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 7.1% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.4% | 10.8% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.4% | 59.4% | 55.0% | 33.8% | 25.6% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.9% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.7% 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 | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 13% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 10.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.9% | 0.7% | -3.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| White | 82.6% | 61.7% | -20.9% | 81.4% | -19.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 59.9% 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 | 83.2% | 59.9% | -23.3% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 16.5% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 6.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 13.1% | 9.9% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| 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 | 83.2% | 59.5% | -23.7% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 17.8% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 10% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 7.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Middle East | 3.7% | 0.1% | 3.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 11.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Athole Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Pendleton & Charlestown 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 -30.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Athole Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2025-11-28 | £166,086 |
| 38 Athole Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-11-24 | £266,704 |
| 16 Athole Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2023-10-30 | £294,815 |
| 28 Athole Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-10-27 | £251,916 |
| 22 Athole Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-04-29 | £276,842 |
The percentage of student residents living in M5 4FL 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 | 130 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 528 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 913 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 1,762 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lark Hill Community Primary School Liverpool Street , M5 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 209 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Liverpool Street Community Primary School Liverpool Street , M5 4BJ | - not rated | 209 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Primary School 2 Greenland Street , M6 5TJ | - not rated | 578 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seedley Primary School Liverpool Street , M6 5GY | - not rated | 672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langworthy Road Primary School Langworthy Road , M6 5PP | - not rated | 707 yd | Community 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 | 815 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC@MediacityUK 100-102 Broadway , M50 2UW | - not rated | 988 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 1,606 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 | 1,740 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 3,068 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,662 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 3,787 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 | 5,309 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 5,309 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 5,423 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King of Kings Derby Road , M6 5YD | - not rated | 826 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Whitehead School Seedley Road , M6 5NQ | - not rated | 882 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acer Academy, Salford Kintyre Avenue , M5 5DP | - not rated | 900 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Martindale Preparatory School The Church Hall , St Anne's on Sea M6 5RA | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford Education Inclusion Services at Halton House 36 Eccles Old Road , Seedley M6 8RA | - not rated | 1,209 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Cycle Salford Cornerstone | within Langworthy Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool Street | 463 yd | |
| Langworthy Cornerstone Jigsaw Cafe | within Langworthy Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool Street | 463 yd | |
| Emmaus House | Emmaus House, 101 Fitzwarren Street | 483 yd | |
| Karahi Wok | 207 Langworthy Road | 542 yd | |
| Porto Catering Ltd | within Fairhome Group PLC Quays Reach, 16 Carolina Way | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Brook | 517 Liverpool Street | 463 yd | |
| Salford Arts Theatre | 15 Kemsing Walk | 502 yd | |
| The Winston | Churchill Way | 595 yd | |
| The Moorlands Sports and Social Club | Weaste Conservative Club, Liverpool Street | 624 yd | |
| Pendleton Ex Services Social Club Ltd | 221 Langworthy Road | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roots | 229 Eccles New Road | 345 yd | |
| Salford Curry King | 239 Eccles New Road | 345 yd | |
| Eat n Grill | 235 Eccles New Road | 345 yd | |
| Papas Cafe | 241a Eccles New Road | 349 yd | |
| Miami Pizza | 157 Eccles New Road | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 68 Fitzwarren Street | 531 yd | |
| Aldi | Heywood Way | 619 yd | |
| Tesco Salford Extra | Tesco Extra, Pendleton Way | 900 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Michigan Point Tower B, 11 Michigan Avenue | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor High School (Closed) Liverpool Street | grass pitches | 213 yd |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School LIVERPOOL STREET | grass pitches | 214 yd |
| Clarendon Leisure Centre LIVERPOOL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 449 yd |
| Langworthy Road County Primary School (Closed) Langworthy Road | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School LOWER SEEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 754 yd |
| Pure Gym (Salford) 105-106 105-106 MATHER WAY | health and fitness suite | 882 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mediacityuk KING WILLIAM STREET | 1,006 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.