Joule Close is in Salford and in Salford district. M5 4GJ is located in the Ordsall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Joule Close, Salford, M5 4GJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M50 2UD, M5 4GR, M50 2UF, M5 4GL, M50 2UG, M5 4GS, M5 4SA, M50 3SE, M5 4QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M5 4GJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.8% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.2% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 4GJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.7% 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 | 45.6% | 73.7% | 28.1% | 37.9% | 35.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 16.3% | -15.7% | 44.2% | -27.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 3.1% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10% | 4.4% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.1% | 53% | 10.9% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 27.9% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 13.9% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 2.7% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 15.7% | -17.9% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 6.3% | -12.0% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 9.4% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 32.6% | 21.8% | 16.9% | 15.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 33.2% | 22.0% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 7.9% | 0.3% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.8% 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 | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 20.5% | 16.9% | 2.5% | 18.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.4% | 60.8% | -25.6% | 81.4% | -20.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 59.7% 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 | 85.1% | 59.7% | -25.4% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 10.1% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4% | 15.3% | 11.3% | 2.7% | 12.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 13.7% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 59.7% | -25.1% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 13.2% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 6.3% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 4.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 16.7% | 12.1% | 1.9% | 14.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Central Asia | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.3% | 37.2% | -15.9% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 23.2% | 6.0% | 17.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Joule Close 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Joule Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £20,240 | 2003-09-29 | £71,212 |
| 8 Joule Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £15,960 | 2003-03-10 | £69,380 |
M5 4GJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4GJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 138 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 50 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radclyffe Community Primary School Phoebe Street , M5 3PH | - not rated | 615 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre Phoebe Street , Ordsall M5 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School Liverpool Street , M5 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Liverpool Street Community Primary School Liverpool Street , M5 4BJ | - not rated | 912 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 | 286 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC@MediacityUK 100-102 Broadway , M50 2UW | - not rated | 696 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Community High School Churchill Way , M6 5BH | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Stone Boys' School Buckingham Road , Stretford M32 0RU | - not rated | 2,019 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,307 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 2,499 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 2,548 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,968 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,710 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 | 4,632 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 | 856 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acer Academy, Salford Kintyre Avenue , M5 5DP | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Derby Road , M6 5YD | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Martindale Preparatory School The Church Hall , St Anne's on Sea M6 5RA | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Hub Mediacityuk Community Food Store | within Oasis Academy Mediacityuk, 10 Trafford Road | 240 yd | |
| Sodexo at Oasis Academy | within Oasis Academy Mediacityuk, 10 Trafford Road | 240 yd | |
| Reflexion Lounge | Unit 1, 252 The Quays | 242 yd | |
| Blanconero | Unit D Ground Floor, 2 Anchorage Quay | 318 yd | |
| Elior | within Fourth Floor, The Alexandra, The Quays | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quay House Beefeater | The Quayhouse, 11 The Quays | 618 yd | |
| Salford Arts Theatre | 15 Kemsing Walk | 809 yd | |
| Craft Brew | within Digital World Centre, 1 Lowry Plaza | 824 yd | |
| The Botanist | Unit 3 And 10b, Orange Tower, Green | 836 yd | |
| Tower coffee shop | within The Lowry Centre, The Quays | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Nice & Tasty | 149 Eccles New Road | 436 yd | |
| Mario Pizza | 147 Eccles New Road | 441 yd | |
| Eat Well | 155 Eccles New Road | 441 yd | |
| Hey Noodles | 8 Doddington Lane | 444 yd | |
| Miami Pizza | 157 Eccles New Road | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Michigan Point Tower B, 11 Michigan Avenue | 451 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express, Trafford Road | 864 yd | |
| Co-Op | Red | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Mediacityuk KING WILLIAM STREET | 252 yd | |
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School ST. JOSEPHS DRIVE | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Primrose Hill Primary School PHOEBE STREET | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Ordsall Leisure Centre CRAVEN DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 717 yd |
| Clarendon Leisure Centre LIVERPOOL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 859 yd |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School LIVERPOOL STREET | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Windsor High School (Closed) Liverpool Street | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Salford Quays) LOWRY DESIGNER OUTLET LOWRY DESIGNER OUTLET THE QUAYS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 910 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.