Canterbury Gardens is in Salford and in Salford district. M5 5AB is located in the Weaste & Seedley 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 Canterbury Gardens, Salford, M5 5AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M5 5AD, M30 0AQ, M5 5AE, M5 2AE, M50 1AW, M30 0AS, M6 8JE, M5 2AT, M6 8HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M5 5AB has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 47.2% | 49% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 52.8% | 51% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 5AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.1% 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 | 70% | 60.1% | -9.9% | 37.9% | 22.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.6% | 22.4% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 7.1% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 53% | 47.3% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 31.8% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 17.9% | 9.0% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 6.9% | 11.9% | 5.0% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 4.3% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13.5% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 18.9% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 44% | 42.7% | -1.3% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 13.1% | 3.8% | -9.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 9.4% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 75.1% | 75.4% | 0.3% | 81.4% | -6.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 64.4% 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 | 59.8% | 64.4% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| European Union | 19.9% | 19.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 7.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 5.4% | -4.6% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58% | 64.7% | 6.7% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| 10+ Years | 12.3% | 10% | -2.3% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.3% | 9% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 9.5% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 7% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.5% | 76.7% | -17.2% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canterbury Gardens was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Claremont 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 risen by about 2.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 39 Knights Court Canterbury Gardens, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2024-05-30 | £98,228 |
| Flat 53 Knights Court Canterbury Gardens, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2024-04-05 | £125,998 |
| Flat 48 Knights Court Canterbury Gardens, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2024-01-19 | £134,483 |
| Flat 50 Knights Court Canterbury Gardens, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,500 | 2023-05-18 | £123,708 |
| Flat 21 Knights Court Canterbury Gardens, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-03-03 | £137,120 |
M5 5AB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in M5 5AB 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Road Community Primary School Clarendon Road , Eccles M30 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Hemming Drive , Eccles M30 0FJ | 4out of 4 | 869 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Barton Lane , Eccles M30 0FL | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Oaks Infant School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Oaks Junior School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC High School 56 New Lane , Eccles M30 7JJ | 4out of 4 | 2,672 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 2out of 4 | 2,718 yd | University technical college | 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 | 2,246 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,421 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Canterbury Centre Canterbury Gardens , 640 Eccles New Road M5 5AG | 3out of 4 | 71 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Cottage School Clarendon Cottage School , Ivy Bank House M30 9BJ | - not rated | 549 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatsworth High School and Community College Chatsworth Road , Eccles M30 9DY | 4out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Branwood Preparatory School Stafford Road , Monton M30 9HN | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Academy Chatsworth Road , Ellesmere Park M30 9DY | 4out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | West One Retail Park, West One Way | 302 yd | |
| Subway | Unit A, West One Retail Park, West One Way | 302 yd | |
| Kings Cafe | 3 Regent Street | 383 yd | |
| Pacifica Cantonese | 5-7 Church Road | 392 yd | |
| Malaga Drift Coffee Co. | 1 Church Street | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Hotel | 33 Regent Street | 383 yd | |
| Oddfellows Arms | 48 Church Street | 462 yd | |
| The Northern Type | 20 Church Street | 462 yd | |
| The Station Bar | 17 Church Street | 462 yd | |
| The Eccles Cross | 13 Regent Street | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Fish Bar | 9 Regent Street | 383 yd | |
| Freddy's | 46 Church Street | 462 yd | |
| Subway | within, 215 Eccles Old Road | 488 yd | |
| Akii's Krispy Fried Chicken and Shake House | 29 Church Street | 501 yd | |
| Captain Cod | 189 Eccles Old Road | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Units 11 And 12, West One Retail Park, West One Way | 302 yd | |
| Iceland Food Warehouse | Unit 10, West One Retail Park, West One Way | 302 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 110 Gilda Brook Road | 400 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Church Street | 462 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | within Salford Royal Nhs Foundation Trust, Stott Lane | 498 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym Manchester Eccles WEST ONE RETAIL PARK WEST ONE RETAIL PARK WEST ONE WAY | health and fitness suite | 238 yd |
| Stott Lane Playing Fields STOTT LANE | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Salford Lane Playing Fields (Closed) | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Eccles Leisure Centre BARTON LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 824 yd |
| Wentworth High School (Closed) Wentworth Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,021 yd |
| De La Salle Sports & Social Club LANCASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 49.29 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 49.29 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.21 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.