Weaste Lane, Salford, M5 5JQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M5 5JQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents 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	47.1%	47.6%	0.5%	51.0%	-3.4%
Male	52.9%	52.4%	-0.5%	49.0%	3.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of M5 5JQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	28.3%	36.2%	7.9%	37.9%	-1.7%
Married: Opposite sex	59.8%	51.6%	-8.2%	44.2%	7.4%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	5.3%	3.7%	-1.6%	9.1%	-5.4%
Widowed	4.9%	7.7%	2.8%	6.1%	1.6%

Health

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	36.6%	36.5%	-0.1%	48.4%	-11.9%
Good health	35.1%	39.4%	4.3%	33.6%	5.8%
Fair health	20.3%	18.4%	-1.9%	12.7%	5.7%
Bad health	7.2%	4.3%	-2.9%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	28.7%	20.6%	-8.1%	18.2%	2.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.9%	8.5%	-3.4%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	14.2%	-1.0%	13.4%	0.8%
Apprenticeship	9%	8.5%	-0.5%	5.3%	3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.7%	17.8%	5.1%	16.9%	0.9%
Degree or Similar	18%	27.1%	9.1%	33.8%	-6.7%
Other	4.5%	3.2%	-1.3%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	3.1%	-1.3%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
White	98.6%	96.4%	-2.2%	81.4%	15.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.3%	94.2%	-1.1%	83.2%	11.0%
European Union	2.2%	2.9%	0.7%	6.1%	-3.2%
Africa	1.8%	1.5%	-0.3%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.2%	94.2%	0.0%	83.2%	11.0%
10+ Years	0.7%	5.5%	4.8%	9.8%	-4.3%
5-10 Years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.6%	76.7%	10.9%
Ireland	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	9.5%	13.5%	-4.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.1%	37.2%	-2.1%
Christian	58%	46.2%	11.8%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Weaste Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Weaste Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Weaste & Seedley average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in M5 5JQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Weaste Lane are based on 187 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Salford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Weaste Lane, Salford, M5 5JQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for M5 5JQ

Average Price
£292,408

Semi-Detached
£280,756

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£309,886

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Weaste Lane

Average Price
£276,185

Semi-Detached
£295,366

Terraced
£250,993

Detached
£399,981

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£703,481

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Weaste LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
131 Weaste Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£149,000	2015-10-23	£303,476
133 Weaste Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2015-05-29	£354,110
139 Weaste Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£162,000	2015-02-20	£329,092
129 Weaste Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£134,000	2005-09-02	£307,412
133 Weaste Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£108,000	2003-11-21	£321,821

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M5 5JQ

Employment

M5 5JQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in M5 5JQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	87
Retired	82
Self-Employed	27
Part-Time Employee	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Other	8
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	3
Looking after home or family	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	18
Education	15
Construction	14
Administrative and support service activities	12
Transport and storage	12
Manufacturing	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG	- not rated	910 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stott Lane Nursery School Stott Lane , M6 8FJ	- not rated	936 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	1,561 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ	- not rated	1,877 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT	- not rated	2,358 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH	- not rated	176 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH	2out of 4	176 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tootal Drive Primary School Tootal Drive , M6 8DP	- not rated	345 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Seedley Primary School Liverpool Street , M6 5GY	- not rated	866 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Willow Tree Primary School 2 Greenland Street , M6 5TJ	- not rated	871 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	192 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA	3out of 4	579 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hope High School Prestwood Road , M6 8GG	- not rated	614 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD	- not rated	628 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Buile Hill Visual Arts College Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD	- not rated	628 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS	- not rated	380 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR	- not rated	828 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ	- not rated	2,360 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH	- not rated	3,974 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB	- not rated	5,070 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	613 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King of Kings Derby Road , M6 5YD	- not rated	715 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Margaret Whitehead School Seedley Road , M6 5NQ	- not rated	886 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Summerhill School Chaseley Road , M6 7DZ	- not rated	989 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	996 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Adams	59 Tootal Road	545 yd
Housemartins Care Limited	2 Rivington Road	591 yd
Compass at Buile Hill Visual Arts College Kitchen	Buile Hill Visual Arts College, Eccles Old Road	630 yd
Blueberries	533-535 Eccles New Road	790 yd
Pendleton College Kitchen	within Salford City College Pendleton Sixth Form Centre, Dronfield Road	805 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Weaste & Seedley Social Club	168A Weaste Lane	255 yd
Buile Hill Park Hall Kitchen	within Buile Hill Park, Eccles Old Road	349 yd
Chandos Sports and Social Club	Chandos Sports And Social Club, Chandos Grove	553 yd
The Moorlands Sports and Social Club	Weaste Conservative Club, Liverpool Street	855 yd
Pendleton Ex Services Social Club Ltd	221 Langworthy Road	929 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mixed Grill	68 Edward Avenue	219 yd
Lucky 1	4 Glendore	430 yd
Salford Tandoori	3 Tootal Road	484 yd
Pronto	5 Tootal Road	484 yd
The Tootal	42 Tootal Road	501 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
All Hallows Rc High School (Closed) Weaste Lane	grass pitches	161 yd
St Lukes C Of E Primary School WEASTE LANE	grass pitches	179 yd
Oasis Academy (Closed) Prestwood Road	grass pitches	618 yd
All Hallows Rc High School ECCLES OLD ROAD	grass pitches	622 yd
Buile Hill Visual Arts College Eccles Old Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	738 yd
Salford Lane Playing Fields (Closed)	grass pitches	796 yd
Salford City College (Pendleton Centre) PENDLETON COLLEGE PENDLETON COLLEGE DRONFIELD ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	826 yd
Stott Lane Playing Fields STOTT LANE	grass pitches	960 yd
Langworthy Road County Primary School (Closed) Langworthy Road	grass pitches	993 yd
Holy Family Catholic Primary School LOWER SEEDLEY ROAD	artificial grass pitch	1,032 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	174.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of M5 5JQ