Hillfield is in Salford and in Salford district. M5 5FL 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 Hillfield, Salford, M5 5FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M5 5FP, M5 5HS, M5 5HX, M5 5HT, M5 5JB, M5 5HU, M5 5HY, M5 5HG, M5 5HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M5 5FL is primarily male, with 55.3% 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 | 50.2% | 44.7% | -5.5% | 51.0% | -6.3% |
| Male | 49.8% | 55.3% | 5.5% | 49.0% | 6.3% |
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 5FL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.7% 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 | 47.1% | 60.7% | 13.6% | 37.9% | 22.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.6% | 20.6% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -23.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 11.7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 14.1% | 3.7% | -10.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 38.9% | 43.9% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 30.8% | 4.6% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 16% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 10% | 7.3% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 5.6% | 1.9% | -3.7% | 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 5FL this area, 29% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.6% | 29% | -14.6% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 9.5% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 10.1% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 19% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 27.6% | 16.1% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 9.5% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 86.7% | 75.8% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -5.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 73.6% 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 | 87.7% | 73.6% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| European Union | 6% | 10.4% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 73.6% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 7.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.4% | 76.7% | -17.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 4.6% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Hillfield, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2007-05-23 | £185,946 |
| 5 Hillfield, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2000-12-08 | £167,143 |
The percentage of student residents living in M5 5FL 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 | 85 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 49 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stott Lane Nursery School Stott Lane , M6 8FJ | - not rated | 1,132 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 | 1,670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 2,331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seedley Primary School Liverpool Street , M6 5GY | - not rated | 521 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tootal Drive Primary School Tootal Drive , M6 8DP | - not rated | 524 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | - not rated | 533 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | 2out of 4 | 533 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Primary School 2 Greenland Street , M6 5TJ | - not rated | 640 yd | Community school | 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 | 544 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | - not rated | 901 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Visual Arts College Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | - not rated | 901 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope High School Prestwood Road , M6 8GG | - not rated | 976 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 742 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 2,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 3,612 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,740 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 | 283 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Derby Road , M6 5YD | - not rated | 361 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acer Academy, Salford Kintyre Avenue , M5 5DP | - not rated | 634 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Whitehead School Seedley Road , M6 5NQ | - not rated | 832 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford Education Inclusion Services at Halton House 36 Eccles Old Road , Seedley M6 8RA | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | 59 Tootal Road | 441 yd | |
| Blueberries | 533-535 Eccles New Road | 472 yd | |
| Food Cycle Salford Cornerstone | within Langworthy Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool Street | 685 yd | |
| Langworthy Cornerstone Jigsaw Cafe | within Langworthy Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool Street | 685 yd | |
| Karahi Wok | 207 Langworthy Road | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weaste & Seedley Social Club | 168A Weaste Lane | 207 yd | |
| Chandos Sports and Social Club | Chandos Sports And Social Club, Chandos Grove | 237 yd | |
| The Moorlands Sports and Social Club | Weaste Conservative Club, Liverpool Street | 532 yd | |
| Buile Hill Park Hall Kitchen | within Buile Hill Park, Eccles Old Road | 541 yd | |
| Ashley Brook | 517 Liverpool Street | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandos Grove Chippy | 102 Chandos Grove | 237 yd | |
| Salford Tandoori | 3 Tootal Road | 285 yd | |
| Pronto | 5 Tootal Road | 285 yd | |
| The Tootal | 42 Tootal Road | 402 yd | |
| Lucky 1 | 4 Glendore | 438 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Hallows Rc High School (Closed) Weaste Lane | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| St Lukes C Of E Primary School WEASTE LANE | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Langworthy Road County Primary School (Closed) Langworthy Road | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Salford Lane Playing Fields (Closed) | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School LOWER SEEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 933 yd |
| All Hallows Rc High School ECCLES OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Oasis Academy (Closed) Prestwood Road | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Buile Hill Visual Arts College Eccles Old Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 988 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.