Derwent Street is in Salford and in Salford district. M5 4SS is located in the Quays electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 2013-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Derwent Street, Salford, M5 4SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M5 4TW, M5 4SR, M5 4TN, M5 4TQ, M5 4TA, M5 4SG, M5 4TG, M5 4SU, M5 4SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M5 4SS is primarily male, with 54.1% 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 | 34.9% | 45.9% | 11.0% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 65.1% | 54.1% | -11.0% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 4SS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 92.5% 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 | 77.1% | 92.5% | 15.4% | 37.9% | 54.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.3% | 5.6% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -38.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 1.3% | -5.2% | 9.1% | -7.8% |
| Widowed | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.9%) 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 | 56.1% | 58.3% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 34.6% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 6% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 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 4SS this area, 2.1% 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 74.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 2.1% | -8.3% | 18.2% | -16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 4.2% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 14.8% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.6% | 74.9% | 23.3% | 33.8% | 41.1% |
| Other | 8.9% | 1.3% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 84.1% | 78.5% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -2.9% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 75.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 75.5% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| European Union | 14.1% | 12.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.1% | 75.3% | 6.2% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 5.8% | -2.1% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.2% | 5.8% | -4.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 7.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.1% | 37.2% | 21.9% |
| Christian | 24.7% | 46.2% | -21.5% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derwent Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 58 Irwell Building Lowry Wharf, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-11-18 | £174,828 |
| Apartment 79 Irwell Building Lowry Wharf, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2025-09-19 | £183,830 |
| Apartment 2 Irwell Building Lowry Wharf, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-09-03 | £185,786 |
| Apartment 13 Irwell Building Lowry Wharf, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-01-17 | £186,867 |
| Apartment 43 Irwell Building Lowry Wharf, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2024-08-23 | £170,328 |
M5 4SS 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 4SS 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 | 240 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 832 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 1,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clement's Egerton CofE Primary School West Park Street , M5 3WW | - not rated | 648 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre Phoebe Street , Ordsall M5 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Street Primary School 19 Silvercroft Street , M15 4ZB | - not rated | 832 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School St. Philip's C.E. Primary School , M3 5LF | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School St Joseph's Drive , Ordsall M5 3JP | 3out of 4 | 918 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 | 1,264 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Community High School Churchill Way , M6 5BH | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birley High School Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5FU | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 3out of 4 | 2,199 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC@MediacityUK 100-102 Broadway , M50 2UW | - not rated | 2,199 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,209 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,209 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 2,773 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,631 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 | 3,768 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 4,968 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 4,968 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlefield School Jackson Crescent , Hulme M15 5AL | - not rated | 970 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village School Overseas House , Quay Street M3 3BB | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Harvest Learning Centre 194 Chapel Street , M3 6BY | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Regent Road | 276 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, Regents Park, Ordsall Lane | 351 yd | |
| The Plantisserie UK | within Makers Quarter, 16 Worrall Street | 364 yd | |
| Vo Vibe | within, 19 Liverpool Street | 556 yd | |
| Xpress Pizza | 295 Chester Road | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvesnor Casino | Grosvenor Casino, 5 Derwent Street | 142 yd | |
| Bricklayers Arms | Bricklayers Arms, 146-148 Ordsall Lane | 304 yd | |
| Welcome Inn | Welcome Inn, Robert Hall Street | 388 yd | |
| The Banyan Tree | Unit 3, Moho Building, Ellesmere Street | 509 yd | |
| Fivefourstudios Ltd | Ground Part First And Second Floors, 54 Oldfield Road | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devildog Sauces | Ground Floor Pod 3, Makers Quarter, 16 Worrall Street | 403 yd | |
| Katsu Dojo; Area 51 | Unit E, 32-34 Duncan Street | 468 yd | |
| City Desserts | Unit A, 32-34 Duncan Street | 483 yd | |
| Master Yiu Chippy | 52 Oldfield Road | 537 yd | |
| Franksters | within Al Murad Car park, Fairbank house, 1 Comus Street | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 100 Regent Road | 276 yd | |
| Co-operative | Unit 1 Bridgewater Point, Ordsall Lane | 285 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit D2, 42 Regents Park, Ordsall Lane | 354 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food Group Limited | Unit 1, 1 Lockgate Square | 583 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | Unit C, 6 Stanley Street | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jd Gyms (Salford) ORDSALL LANE | health and fitness suite | 316 yd |
| Club Urban (Closed) Timber Wharf Timber Wharf Worsley Street | health and fitness suite | 423 yd |
| Y Club Manchester CASTLEFIELD HOTEL CASTLEFIELD HOTEL LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 678 yd |
| Achieves Fitness (Closed) Unit 5 Unit 5 Oldfield Road | health and fitness suite | 766 yd |
| Barrack Park ST. GEORGES AVENUE | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School ST. JOSEPHS DRIVE | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Primrose Hill Primary School PHOEBE STREET | grass pitches | 956 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 136.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.