Laurel Grove is in Salford and in Salford district. M5 5FN 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 Laurel Grove, Salford, M5 5FN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M5 5FR, M5 5EG, M6 8DN, M5 5ER, M5 5BN, M5 5BL, M6 8DW, M5 5ES, M5 5BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M5 5FN is primarily male, with 55.6% 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 | 47.6% | 44.4% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 52.4% | 55.6% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
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 5FN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.9% 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 | 64.2% | 68.9% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 31.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.4% | 16.6% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -27.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 11.1% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 1.3% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.8%) 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 | 38.6% | 41.9% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 27.9% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 25% | 11.5% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 4.8% | -4.9% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 31.6% | 21.6% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 7.2% | -10.7% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 14.8% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 12.3% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 34.3% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 90.6% | 79.9% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 70.4% 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 | 86.9% | 70.4% | -16.5% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 13.7% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 7.8% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 70.4% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.3% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 6.7% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 8.9% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 7.8% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.5% | 76.7% | -22.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 22.2% | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 17.6% | 6.0% | 11.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laurel Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Laurel Grove, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-03-06 | £185,135 |
| 5 Laurel Grove, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £122,710 | 2019-07-25 | £188,179 |
| 7 Laurel Grove, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £66,227 | 2015-06-05 | £137,689 |
| 5 Laurel Grove, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £79,950 | 2004-09-24 | £205,642 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stott Lane Nursery School Stott Lane , M6 8FJ | - not rated | 812 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 1,024 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 | 1,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 2,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 2,794 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 | 386 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | - not rated | 639 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | 2out of 4 | 639 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls RC Primary School Kintyre Avenue , Weaste M5 5NR | - not rated | 840 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seedley Primary School Liverpool Street , M6 5GY | - not rated | 849 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 | 635 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope High School Prestwood Road , M6 8GG | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Visual Arts College Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | - not rated | 1,202 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 | 808 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 3,594 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,988 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 | 378 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Derby Road , M6 5YD | - not rated | 696 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acer Academy, Salford Kintyre Avenue , M5 5DP | - not rated | 758 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Whitehead School Seedley Road , M6 5NQ | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbour Academy Canterbury Gardens , 640 Eccles New Road M5 5AG | - not rated | 1,316 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 | 28 yd | |
| Blueberries | 533-535 Eccles New Road | 426 yd | |
| Manchester Academy of Gymnastics | Unit 2, Astor Road | 443 yd | |
| Meadowbrook Patient Kitchen | within Meadowbrook, Stott Lane | 774 yd | |
| C and C Catering Ltd | within Coronet Mill, 1 Coronet Way | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weaste & Seedley Social Club | 168A Weaste Lane | 347 yd | |
| Chandos Sports and Social Club | Chandos Sports And Social Club, Chandos Grove | 666 yd | |
| Buile Hill Park Hall Kitchen | within Buile Hill Park, Eccles Old Road | 897 yd | |
| The Moorlands Sports and Social Club | Weaste Conservative Club, Liverpool Street | 901 yd | |
| Royal Sovereign | 226 Eccles Old Road | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tootal | 42 Tootal Road | 73 yd | |
| Lucky 1 | 4 Glendore | 178 yd | |
| Salford Tandoori | 3 Tootal Road | 188 yd | |
| Pronto | 5 Tootal Road | 188 yd | |
| Mixed Grill | 68 Edward Avenue | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | within Salford Royal Nhs Foundation Trust, Stott Lane | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salford Lane Playing Fields (Closed) | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| All Hallows Rc High School (Closed) Weaste Lane | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| St Lukes C Of E Primary School WEASTE LANE | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Stott Lane Playing Fields STOTT LANE | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| All Hallows Rc High School ECCLES OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Oasis Academy (Closed) Prestwood Road | grass pitches | 1,004 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.