Canterbury Gardens is in Salford and in Salford district. M5 5AJ 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 5AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M5 5AH, M5 5AP, M5 5AL, M5 5AT, M5 2AT, M50 1AZ, M5 5AE, M5 2AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M5 5AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.7% | 51.3% | -6.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 42.3% | 48.7% | 6.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 5AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 24.5% | 45% | 20.5% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.6% | 18.8% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -25.4% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 8.7% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Divorced | 27.6% | 19.5% | -8.1% | 9.1% | 10.4% |
| Widowed | 21.5% | 8.1% | -13.4% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (45.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 13.5% | 17.6% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -30.8% |
| Good health | 27% | 28.1% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 32.5% | 32% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 19.3% |
| Bad health | 14.7% | 18.3% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 14.3% |
| Very bad health | 12.3% | 3.9% | -8.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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 5AJ this area, 36.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 58.9% | 36.5% | -22.4% | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 10.1% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 12.2% | 4.8% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 10.8% | 9.0% | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.9% | 10.8% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.7% | 19.6% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 10.4% | 0% | -10.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.4% | 87.4% | -12.0% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 85.6% 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 | 89% | 85.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 4.6% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 85.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 7.2% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1.3% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.3% | 76.7% | -14.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 29.1% | 13.5% | 15.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
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 .

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 6 Monks Court Canterbury Gardens, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2007-02-23 | £153,795 |
The percentage of retired residents living in M5 5AJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 50 |
| Full-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 904 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Hemming Drive , Eccles M30 0FJ | 4out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Oaks Infant School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Oaks Junior School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 2out of 4 | 2,315 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC High School 56 New Lane , Eccles M30 7JJ | 4out of 4 | 3,096 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 | 1,922 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,116 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 | 401 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Cottage School Clarendon Cottage School , Ivy Bank House M30 9BJ | - not rated | 937 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatsworth High School and Community College Chatsworth Road , Eccles M30 9DY | 4out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Academy Chatsworth Road , Ellesmere Park M30 9DY | 4out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branwood Preparatory School Stafford Road , Monton M30 9HN | - not rated | 1,565 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook Patient Kitchen | within Meadowbrook, Stott Lane | 176 yd | |
| C and C Catering Ltd | within Coronet Mill, 1 Coronet Way | 253 yd | |
| McDonald's | West One Retail Park, West One Way | 460 yd | |
| Subway | Unit A, West One Retail Park, West One Way | 460 yd | |
| Manchester Academy of Gymnastics | Unit 2, Astor Road | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Sovereign | 226 Eccles Old Road | 654 yd | |
| Lamb Hotel | 33 Regent Street | 779 yd | |
| Eccles Masonic Hall | 46 Half Edge Lane | 845 yd | |
| The Eccles Cross | 13 Regent Street | 872 yd | |
| Oddfellows Arms | 48 Church Street | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakebox | within Pizza Box, 195 Eccles Old Road | 564 yd | |
| Pizza Box | 195 Eccles Old Road | 571 yd | |
| Captain Cod | 189 Eccles Old Road | 572 yd | |
| Subway | within, 215 Eccles Old Road | 590 yd | |
| Regent Fish Bar | 9 Regent Street | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | within Salford Royal Nhs Foundation Trust, Stott Lane | 367 yd | |
| Lidl | Units 11 And 12, West One Retail Park, West One Way | 460 yd | |
| Iceland Food Warehouse | Unit 10, West One Retail Park, West One Way | 460 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 110 Gilda Brook Road | 639 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Church Street | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stott Lane Playing Fields STOTT LANE | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Salford Lane Playing Fields (Closed) | grass pitches | 391 yd |
| Pure Gym Manchester Eccles WEST ONE RETAIL PARK WEST ONE RETAIL PARK WEST ONE WAY | health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| All Hallows Rc High School ECCLES OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| De La Salle Sports & Social Club LANCASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| All Hallows Rc High School (Closed) Weaste Lane | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| 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 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 216 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.