Sheader Drive is in Salford and in Salford district. M5 5BY 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 Sheader Drive, Salford, M5 5BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M5 5BU, M5 5BX, M5 5BW, M50 1EP, M5 2FE, M5 5BN, M5 5EB, M5 5BL, M50 1DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M5 5BY is primarily male, with 61.1% 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 | 45.7% | 38.9% | -6.8% | 51.0% | -12.1% |
| Male | 54.3% | 61.1% | 6.8% | 49.0% | 12.1% |
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 5BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.5% 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 | 67.5% | 69.5% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 31.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.8% | 14.7% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -29.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 13% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 48.4% | 53.3% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 34.2% | -7.9% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 10.1% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 5BY this area, 7.5% 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 51.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 7.5% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 6.9% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 6.3% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.9% | 19.5% | -0.4% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.8% | 51.1% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 17.3% |
| Other | 11% | 5.7% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.5% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 10% | 12% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 9.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 72.9% | 73.5% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -7.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 58.4% 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 | 63.8% | 58.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| European Union | 14.9% | 21.3% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 15.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 9.1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.6% | 58.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| 10+ Years | 10% | 11.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.5% | 11.2% | -3.3% | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.3% | 10.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 8.6% | 5.0% | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.3% | 76.7% | -18.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 9.5% | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sheader Drive 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.

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 3 Anthistle Court Sheader Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2025-10-30 | £88,761 |
| Flat 26 Anthistle Court Sheader Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2023-06-05 | £112,667 |
| Flat 23 Anthistle Court Sheader Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-02-09 | £126,371 |
| Flat 21 Anthistle Court Sheader Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-12-14 | £136,074 |
| Flat 12 Anthistle Court Sheader Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,600 | 2022-07-27 | £128,150 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 920 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stott Lane Nursery School Stott Lane , M6 8FJ | - not rated | 996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywell Community Nursery Centre Tan Pit Lane , Eccles New Road M5 2AB | - not rated | 1,380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 2,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tootal Drive Primary School Tootal Drive , M6 8DP | - not rated | 561 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls RC Primary School Kintyre Avenue , Weaste M5 5NR | - not rated | 661 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seedley Primary School Liverpool Street , M6 5GY | - not rated | 720 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | - not rated | 776 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | 2out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC High School Weaste Lane , M5 2JH | - not rated | 776 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope High School Prestwood Road , M6 8GG | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Visual Arts College Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 963 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 2,573 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 3,407 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,808 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martindale Preparatory School The Church Hall , St Anne's on Sea M6 5RA | - not rated | 255 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acer Academy, Salford Kintyre Avenue , M5 5DP | - not rated | 580 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Derby Road , M6 5YD | - not rated | 582 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Whitehead School Seedley Road , M6 5NQ | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbour Academy Canterbury Gardens , 640 Eccles New Road M5 5AG | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | 59 Tootal Road | 203 yd | |
| Blueberries | 533-535 Eccles New Road | 241 yd | |
| Manchester Academy of Gymnastics | Unit 2, Astor Road | 507 yd | |
| C and C Catering Ltd | within Coronet Mill, 1 Coronet Way | 876 yd | |
| Susies Coffee | within Unit 24, Missouri Avenue | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weaste & Seedley Social Club | 168A Weaste Lane | 424 yd | |
| Chandos Sports and Social Club | Chandos Sports And Social Club, Chandos Grove | 602 yd | |
| The Moorlands Sports and Social Club | Weaste Conservative Club, Liverpool Street | 786 yd | |
| Marble Tap Room | within Unit 7, Boston Court | 882 yd | |
| Ashley Brook | 517 Liverpool Street | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salford Tandoori | 3 Tootal Road | 195 yd | |
| Pronto | 5 Tootal Road | 195 yd | |
| The Tootal | 42 Tootal Road | 223 yd | |
| Lucky 1 | 4 Glendore | 354 yd | |
| Chandos Grove Chippy | 102 Chandos Grove | 602 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Hallows Rc High School (Closed) Weaste Lane | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Salford Lane Playing Fields (Closed) | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| St Lukes C Of E Primary School WEASTE LANE | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Stott Lane Playing Fields STOTT LANE | grass pitches | 968 yd |
| All Hallows Rc High School ECCLES OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.