Stowell Street is in Salford and in Salford district. M5 5GB 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 Stowell Street, Salford, M5 5GB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M5 5QE, M5 5DZ, M5 5WG, M5 5BZ, M5 5WQ, M5 5NN, M5 5QY, M5 2WQ, M5 5DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M5 5GB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.2% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.8% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 5GB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.3% 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 | 52.7% | 58.3% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 29.3% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 3.4% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 5.3% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 38.5% | 49.5% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 32% | 26.9% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 15.3% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 10.9% | 7% | -3.9% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 31.5% | 23.1% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 9.7% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 14.9% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 33.6% | 23.3% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 9.2% | 4.1% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.6% 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 | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 18.4% | 12.3% | 2.5% | 15.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.5% | -3.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 87.9% | 67.6% | -20.3% | 81.4% | -13.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 69.8% 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 | 85% | 69.8% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 11.6% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 14% | 9.1% | 2.7% | 11.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 69.8% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 15.1% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 9.7% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 6.7% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stowell Street 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 -42.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154 Stowell Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-02-10 | £83,053 |
| 151 Stowell Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2021-02-26 | £88,478 |
| 154 Stowell Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £29,950 | 1997-12-19 | £203,274 |
The percentage of student residents living in M5 5GB 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 | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stott Lane Nursery School Stott Lane , M6 8FJ | - not rated | 1,628 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 | 2,036 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Souls RC Primary School Kintyre Avenue , Weaste M5 5NR | - not rated | 143 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seedley Primary School Liverpool Street , M6 5GY | - not rated | 219 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Primary School 2 Greenland Street , M6 5TJ | - not rated | 603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langworthy Road Primary School Langworthy Road , M6 5PP | - not rated | 944 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School Liverpool Street , M5 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC@MediacityUK 100-102 Broadway , M50 2UW | - not rated | 828 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC High School Weaste Lane , M5 2JH | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Visual Arts College Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | - not rated | 1,432 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 | 1,355 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 3,023 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 3,195 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,175 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acer Academy, Salford Kintyre Avenue , M5 5DP | - not rated | 140 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Derby Road , M6 5YD | - not rated | 283 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martindale Preparatory School The Church Hall , St Anne's on Sea M6 5RA | - not rated | 454 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Whitehead School Seedley Road , M6 5NQ | - not rated | 1,022 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 | 1,355 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susies Coffee | within Unit 24, Missouri Avenue | 299 yd | |
| Porto Catering Ltd | within Fairhome Group PLC Quays Reach, 16 Carolina Way | 373 yd | |
| Food Cycle Salford Cornerstone | within Langworthy Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool Street | 411 yd | |
| Langworthy Cornerstone Jigsaw Cafe | within Langworthy Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool Street | 411 yd | |
| Blueberries | 533-535 Eccles New Road | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moorlands Sports and Social Club | Weaste Conservative Club, Liverpool Street | 315 yd | |
| Marble Tap Room | within Unit 7, Boston Court | 322 yd | |
| Ashley Brook | 517 Liverpool Street | 411 yd | |
| Chandos Sports and Social Club | Chandos Sports And Social Club, Chandos Grove | 468 yd | |
| Weaste & Seedley Social Club | 168A Weaste Lane | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| How How | 553 Liverpool Street | 315 yd | |
| Stackd | 485 Liverpool Street | 411 yd | |
| Truckpically | 487 Liverpool Street | 411 yd | |
| Tuckers Sandwiches | 509 Liverpool Street | 411 yd | |
| Tandoori House | 513 Liverpool Street | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Red | 1,010 yd | |
| Lidl | 68 Fitzwarren Street | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langworthy Road County Primary School (Closed) Langworthy Road | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Windsor High School (Closed) Liverpool Street | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School LIVERPOOL STREET | grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School LOWER SEEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,020 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.12 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.