Eccles New Road is in Salford and in Salford district. M5 4UQ is located in the Pendleton & Charlestown 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 Eccles New Road, Salford, M5 4UQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M5 4UP, M5 4UQ, M5 4UR, M5 4UD, M5 4QQ, M5 4UL, M5 4UN, M5 4UW, M50 2XS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M5 4UQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 42.5% | 47.6% | 5.1% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 57.5% | 52.4% | -5.1% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 4UQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.4% 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 | 75.5% | 72.4% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 34.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.3% | 21.1% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -23.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 53% | 53.6% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 33.2% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 10.9% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 4UQ this area, 8.5% 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 57%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.4% | 8.5% | 4.1% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 6.2% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 17.4% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.6% | 57% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 23.2% |
| Other | 9.6% | 3.1% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 9.9% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 75.2% | 66.7% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -14.7% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 50.7% 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 | 60.2% | 50.7% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -32.5% |
| European Union | 19.5% | 26.8% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 20.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 9.2% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 7.8% | -3.5% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.6% | 50.7% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -32.5% |
| 10+ Years | 16.2% | 8.8% | -7.4% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 12% | 17.6% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 14.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 12.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 10.8% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.6% | 76.7% | -24.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 8.1% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Romania | 7.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 11.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eccles New Road 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 remained broadly unchanged 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 103 Melmerby Court Eccles New Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-10-14 | £135,071 |
| Flat 112 Melmerby Court Eccles New Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2024-11-04 | £159,287 |
| Flat 119 Melmerby Court Eccles New Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-05-10 | £118,596 |
| Flat 120 Melmerby Court Eccles New Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2024-03-04 | £124,184 |
| Flat 95 Melmerby Court Eccles New Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-10-20 | £136,481 |
The percentage of student residents living in M5 4UQ 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 | 143 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 728 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 1,695 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 | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Liverpool Street Community Primary School Liverpool Street , M5 4BJ | - not rated | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Paul's Ce Primary School , M5 4AL | - not rated | 788 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Cross Lane , M5 4AL | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seedley Primary School Liverpool Street , M6 5GY | - not rated | 811 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 | 799 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC@MediacityUK 100-102 Broadway , M50 2UW | - not rated | 811 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Community High School Churchill Way , M6 5BH | - not rated | 881 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC High School Weaste Lane , M5 2JH | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,997 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 2,005 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 2,816 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,437 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,929 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 | 5,169 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 5,423 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 5,423 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acer Academy, Salford Kintyre Avenue , M5 5DP | - not rated | 951 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Derby Road , M6 5YD | - not rated | 974 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Whitehead School Seedley Road , M6 5NQ | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Martindale Preparatory School The Church Hall , St Anne's on Sea M6 5RA | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators Laser House, Waterfront Quay , M50 3XW | - not rated | 1,358 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scent Global Trading Ltd | within Star Global Trading, Unit 6 Dallas Court | 455 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | Mcdonalds, Ordsall Lane | 455 yd | |
| Porto Catering Ltd | within Fairhome Group PLC Quays Reach, 16 Carolina Way | 539 yd | |
| Susies Coffee | within Unit 24, Missouri Avenue | 640 yd | |
| Food Cycle Salford Cornerstone | within Langworthy Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool Street | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salford Arts Theatre | 15 Kemsing Walk | 492 yd | |
| Ashley Brook | 517 Liverpool Street | 647 yd | |
| The Winston | Churchill Way | 744 yd | |
| Marble Tap Room | within Unit 7, Boston Court | 760 yd | |
| The Moorlands Sports and Social Club | Weaste Conservative Club, Liverpool Street | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Pizza | 157 Eccles New Road | 116 yd | |
| Mario Pizza | 147 Eccles New Road | 119 yd | |
| Eat Well | 155 Eccles New Road | 119 yd | |
| Caribbean Nice & Tasty | 149 Eccles New Road | 123 yd | |
| Roots | 229 Eccles New Road | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 68 Fitzwarren Street | 787 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Michigan Point Tower B, 11 Michigan Avenue | 795 yd | |
| Aldi | Heywood Way | 848 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor High School (Closed) Liverpool Street | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School LIVERPOOL STREET | grass pitches | 391 yd |
| Clarendon Leisure Centre LIVERPOOL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 484 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mediacityuk KING WILLIAM STREET | 750 yd | |
| Langworthy Road County Primary School (Closed) Langworthy Road | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School ST. JOSEPHS DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School LOWER SEEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,019 yd |
| Primrose Hill Primary School PHOEBE STREET | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 162.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.