Ordsall Lane is in Salford and in Salford district. M5 4XT is located in the Ordsall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 2017-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ordsall Lane, Salford, M5 4XT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M5 4XU, M5 4XS, M5 4XR, M5 4XP, M5 4XQ, M5 3TP, M3 4AY, M3 4AZ, M3 4BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M5 4XT is primarily male, with 57.2% 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% | 42.8% | 7.9% | 51.0% | -8.2% |
| Male | 65.1% | 57.2% | -7.9% | 49.0% | 8.2% |
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 4XT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 88.4% 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 | 77.1% | 88.4% | 11.3% | 37.9% | 50.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.3% | 8.5% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -35.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 0.9% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -8.2% |
| Widowed | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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 | 56.1% | 63.9% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 15.5% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 28.7% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 6.5% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| 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 4XT this area, 1.8% 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 68.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 1.8% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -16.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 6.4% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 18.9% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.6% | 68.9% | 17.3% | 33.8% | 35.1% |
| Other | 8.9% | 1.2% | -7.7% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.7% 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 | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 4.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 84.1% | 71.7% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -9.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 71.1% 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 | 71.6% | 71.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 14.1% | 10.2% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 9.6% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.1% | 71.8% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 8.2% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.2% | 5.3% | -4.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 10% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 4.7% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.7% | 37.2% | 19.5% |
| Christian | 27.2% | 46.2% | -19.0% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ordsall Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ordsall average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D G.06 Block D Wilburn Basin Ordsall Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-12-13 | £231,454 |
| D 5.08 Block D Wilburn Basin Ordsall Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2024-11-05 | £248,696 |
| D 6.11 Block D Wilburn Basin Ordsall Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2024-10-04 | £226,873 |
| D Lg.06 Block D Wilburn Basin Ordsall Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2024-10-03 | £236,911 |
| D Lg.03 Block D Wilburn Basin Ordsall Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-07-17 | £298,154 |
M5 4XT 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 4XT 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 | 204 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 44 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip's CofE Primary School St. Philip's C.E. Primary School , M3 5LF | 3out of 4 | 625 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 | 871 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School St Joseph's Drive , Ordsall M5 3JP | 2out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Cross Lane , M5 4AL | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary Mount Street , M3 6LU | 2out of 4 | 1,255 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 | 1,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 2out of 4 | 2,306 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE High School Higher Cambridge Street , M15 6HP | 4out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 2out of 4 | 2,341 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Academy Moss Lane East , Moss Side M14 4PX | 2out of 4 | 3,191 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,949 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,547 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,034 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 5,203 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,977 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 4,701 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 | 892 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey College Manchester 5-7 Cheapside , Off King Street M2 4WG | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Broadwalk PRU 51 Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, Regents Park, Ordsall Lane | 161 yd | |
| KFC | Regent Road | 352 yd | |
| Rump N Ribs | Unit 3, 73-83 Liverpool Road | 427 yd | |
| Emmeline Pankhurst (Vessel) | Castlefield | 427 yd | |
| Vo Vibe | within, 19 Liverpool Street | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvesnor Casino | Grosvenor Casino, 5 Derwent Street | 189 yd | |
| Seven Brothers Beerhouse/Daddy's Dim sum | Unit 2, 1 Lockgate Square | 313 yd | |
| Fivefourstudios Ltd | Ground Part First And Second Floors, 54 Oldfield Road | 437 yd | |
| The Banyan Tree | Unit 3, Moho Building, Ellesmere Street | 594 yd | |
| Bricklayers Arms | Bricklayers Arms, 146-148 Ordsall Lane | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Yiu Chippy | 52 Oldfield Road | 437 yd | |
| Katsu Dojo; Area 51 | Unit E, 32-34 Duncan Street | 520 yd | |
| City Desserts | Unit A, 32-34 Duncan Street | 543 yd | |
| Chungs Chippy | 19 Oldfield Road | 619 yd | |
| Peking Duck | Ground Floor, 1 Liverpool Street | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit D2, 42 Regents Park, Ordsall Lane | 140 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food Group Limited | Unit 1, 1 Lockgate Square | 313 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 100 Regent Road | 352 yd | |
| Co-operative | Unit 1 Bridgewater Point, Ordsall Lane | 584 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | Unit C, 6 Stanley Street | 760 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jd Gyms (Salford) ORDSALL LANE | health and fitness suite | 162 yd |
| Y Club Manchester CASTLEFIELD HOTEL CASTLEFIELD HOTEL LIVERPOOL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 456 yd |
| Club Urban (Closed) Timber Wharf Timber Wharf Worsley Street | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Achieves Fitness (Closed) Unit 5 Unit 5 Oldfield Road | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Manchester Deansgate) DEANSGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 935 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Manchester Quay Street) SUNLIGHT HOUSE SUNLIGHT HOUSE QUAY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 943 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Spinningfields) HARDMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 987 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Manchester Deansgate) WATSON STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,029 yd |
| Barrack Park ST. GEORGES AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 250.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 199.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.