Bridson Street is in Salford and in Salford district. M5 5GD 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 Bridson Street, Salford, M5 5GD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M5 5QE, M5 5GB, M5 5BZ, M5 5DZ, M5 5QY, M6 5YD, M5 5NN, M5 5DP, M5 5WG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M5 5GD 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 5GD, 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 Bridson Street was 2.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1138.1% higher than the Claremont average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bridson Street has the lowest crime rate of 3 local areas in Claremont and the 9th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Salford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164 Bridson Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £27,907 | 2007-01-15 | £55,264 |
| 162 Bridson Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £38,500 | 2006-06-02 | £81,036 |
| 168 Bridson Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £39,500 | 2006-03-30 | £85,103 |
| 172 Bridson Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £36,250 | 2006-02-27 | £78,269 |
| 158 Bridson Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £31,500 | 2005-01-28 | £74,239 |
The percentage of student residents living in M5 5GD 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 4,766 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Tree Primary School 2 Greenland Street , M6 5TJ | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School Liverpool Street , M5 4BJ | 2out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family VA RC Primary School No 3 Lower Seedley Road , M6 5WX | 4out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Cross Lane , M5 4AL | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 2out of 4 | 955 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 2out of 4 | 2,409 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,525 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 3,136 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,315 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford Education Inclusion Services at Halton House 36 Eccles Old Road , Seedley M6 8RA | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The New Broadwalk PRU 51 Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Centre Canterbury Gardens , 640 Eccles New Road M5 5AG | 3out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 2,320 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ahavas Torah Boys Academy Salbec House , 16 Winders Way M6 6AR | - not rated | 2,351 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 348 yd | |
| Food Cycle Salford Cornerstone | within Langworthy Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool Street | 381 yd | |
| Langworthy Cornerstone Jigsaw Cafe | within Langworthy Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool Street | 381 yd | |
| Porto Catering Ltd | within Fairhome Group PLC Quays Reach, 16 Carolina Way | 414 yd | |
| Blueberries | 533-535 Eccles New Road | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moorlands Sports and Social Club | Weaste Conservative Club, Liverpool Street | 269 yd | |
| Marble Tap Room | within Unit 7, Boston Court | 379 yd | |
| Ashley Brook | 517 Liverpool Street | 381 yd | |
| Chandos Sports and Social Club | Chandos Sports And Social Club, Chandos Grove | 411 yd | |
| Weaste & Seedley Social Club | 168A Weaste Lane | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| How How | 553 Liverpool Street | 269 yd | |
| Stackd | 485 Liverpool Street | 381 yd | |
| Truckpically | 487 Liverpool Street | 381 yd | |
| Tuckers Sandwiches | 509 Liverpool Street | 381 yd | |
| Tandoori House | 513 Liverpool Street | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 68 Fitzwarren Street | 985 yd | |
| Co-Op | Red | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langworthy Road County Primary School (Closed) Langworthy Road | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Windsor High School (Closed) Liverpool Street | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School LIVERPOOL STREET | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School LOWER SEEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 975 yd |
| All Hallows Rc High School (Closed) Weaste Lane | grass pitches | 1,065 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.