Cressington Close is in Salford and in Salford district. M5 5JS 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 Cressington Close, Salford, M5 5JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M5 5JT, M5 5LA, M5 5JX, M5 5BB, M5 5JY, M6 5YD, M5 5JZ, M5 5LJ, M6 5LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M5 5JS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 51.2% | 47.1% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 48.8% | 52.9% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 5JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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 | 43.3% | 52.7% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 31.4% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9.5% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 9% | 5.3% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 49.7% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 31.6% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 13.8% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 2.9% | -4.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 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 | 26.1% | 15.5% | -10.6% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 13.4% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 11.3% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 20.1% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 31% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92% | 81.3% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 81.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 81.9% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 5.7% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 89.6% | 81.9% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 6.6% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cressington Close 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 -10.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Cressington Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £69,950 | 2017-09-21 | £100,759 |
| 6 Cressington Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2012-09-28 | £124,056 |
The percentage of student residents living in M5 5JS 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,907 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 | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family VA RC Primary School No 3 Lower Seedley Road , M6 5WX | 4out of 4 | 961 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School Liverpool Street , M5 4BJ | 2out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Cross Lane , M5 4AL | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 2out of 4 | 1,218 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 2out of 4 | 2,260 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 | 1,244 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 3,413 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,494 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 | 1,068 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The New Broadwalk PRU 51 Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Centre Canterbury Gardens , 640 Eccles New Road M5 5AG | 3out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ahavas Torah Boys Academy Salbec House , 16 Winders Way M6 6AR | - not rated | 2,221 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Edstart EdStart Specialist Education , 5 Gerald Road M6 6DW | - not rated | 2,222 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Cycle Salford Cornerstone | within Langworthy Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool Street | 347 yd | |
| Langworthy Cornerstone Jigsaw Cafe | within Langworthy Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool Street | 347 yd | |
| Blueberries | 533-535 Eccles New Road | 487 yd | |
| Karahi Wok | 207 Langworthy Road | 522 yd | |
| Susies Coffee | within Unit 24, Missouri Avenue | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandos Sports and Social Club | Chandos Sports And Social Club, Chandos Grove | 138 yd | |
| The Moorlands Sports and Social Club | Weaste Conservative Club, Liverpool Street | 186 yd | |
| Ashley Brook | 517 Liverpool Street | 347 yd | |
| Weaste & Seedley Social Club | 168A Weaste Lane | 553 yd | |
| Pendleton Ex Services Social Club Ltd | 221 Langworthy Road | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandos Grove Chippy | 102 Chandos Grove | 138 yd | |
| How How | 553 Liverpool Street | 186 yd | |
| Stackd | 485 Liverpool Street | 347 yd | |
| Truckpically | 487 Liverpool Street | 347 yd | |
| Tuckers Sandwiches | 509 Liverpool Street | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 68 Fitzwarren Street | 859 yd | |
| Aldi | Heywood Way | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langworthy Road County Primary School (Closed) Langworthy Road | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School LOWER SEEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 775 yd |
| All Hallows Rc High School (Closed) Weaste Lane | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| St Lukes C Of E Primary School WEASTE LANE | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Windsor High School (Closed) Liverpool Street | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School LIVERPOOL STREET | grass pitches | 961 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 | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.