Canterbury Gardens is in Salford and in Salford district. M5 5AD 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 5AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M5 5AB, M5 5AE, M5 2AE, M50 1AW, M5 2AT, M5 5AT, M30 0AQ, M50 1AZ, M6 8HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M5 5AD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 45.8% | 47.2% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 54.2% | 52.8% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 5AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.6% 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 | 41.9% | 51.6% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 26.7% | -10.7% | 44.2% | -17.5% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 43% | 41% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 31.8% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 17.9% | 6.7% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 6.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 26.8% | 22.8% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 10.5% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 10.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14.2% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 33.3% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.1% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.6% 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 | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 8.9% | 11.3% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.9% | 3.1% | -4.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 8.4% | 4.1% | -4.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 62.6% | 64.6% | 2.0% | 81.4% | -16.8% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 59.5% 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 | 60.3% | 59.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 14.4% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Africa | 11.7% | 8.7% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.8% | 17.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 11.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -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 | 60.3% | 59.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 13.3% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.6% | 7.2% | -5.4% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 15% | 12.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 10.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 7.2% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.2% | 76.7% | -18.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
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 fallen by about -19.2%.

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 23 Squires Court Canterbury Gardens, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-04-10 | £100,000 |
| Flat 17 Squires Court Canterbury Gardens, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2025-03-31 | £156,582 |
| Flat 10 Squires Court Canterbury Gardens, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-01-17 | £153,749 |
| Flat 48 Squires Court Canterbury Gardens, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-05-20 | £111,392 |
| Flat 7 Squires Court Canterbury Gardens, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-10-25 | £124,427 |
M5 5AD area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 564 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Hemming Drive , Eccles M30 0FJ | 4out of 4 | 930 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Barton Lane , Eccles M30 0FL | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Oaks Infant School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Oaks Junior School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,421 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 | 983 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 2out of 4 | 2,655 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC High School 56 New Lane , Eccles M30 7JJ | 4out of 4 | 2,739 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,191 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,374 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 | 604 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatsworth High School and Community College Chatsworth Road , Eccles M30 9DY | 4out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Branwood Preparatory School Stafford Road , Monton M30 9HN | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Academy Chatsworth Road , Ellesmere Park M30 9DY | 4out of 4 | 1,278 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 | 294 yd | |
| Subway | Unit A, West One Retail Park, West One Way | 295 yd | |
| Kings Cafe | 3 Regent Street | 441 yd | |
| Meadowbrook Patient Kitchen | within Meadowbrook, Stott Lane | 442 yd | |
| Pacifica Cantonese | 5-7 Church Road | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Hotel | 33 Regent Street | 441 yd | |
| Oddfellows Arms | 48 Church Street | 529 yd | |
| The Northern Type | 20 Church Street | 529 yd | |
| The Station Bar | 17 Church Street | 529 yd | |
| The Eccles Cross | 13 Regent Street | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Fish Bar | 9 Regent Street | 441 yd | |
| Subway | within, 215 Eccles Old Road | 478 yd | |
| Captain Cod | 189 Eccles Old Road | 487 yd | |
| Pizza Box | 195 Eccles Old Road | 489 yd | |
| Shakebox | within Pizza Box, 195 Eccles Old Road | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Units 11 And 12, West One Retail Park, West One Way | 294 yd | |
| Iceland Food Warehouse | Unit 10, West One Retail Park, West One Way | 294 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 110 Gilda Brook Road | 415 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | within Salford Royal Nhs Foundation Trust, Stott Lane | 452 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Church Street | 529 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 | 248 yd |
| Stott Lane Playing Fields STOTT LANE | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Salford Lane Playing Fields (Closed) | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Eccles Leisure Centre BARTON LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 883 yd |
| De La Salle Sports & Social Club LANCASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,047 yd |
| Wentworth High School (Closed) Wentworth Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,053 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 | 46.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 56.08 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 56.08 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.