Hessel Street is in Salford and in Salford district. M50 1DB is located in the Weaste & Seedley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 2009-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hessel Street, Salford, M50 1DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M50 1EB, M50 1DH, M50 1DJ, M50 1DX, M5 2FE, M5 5EB, M5 5BX, M50 1DU, M5 5EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M50 1DB is primarily male, with 53.9% 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 | 51.9% | 46.1% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 48.1% | 53.9% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 M50 1DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.7% 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 | 62.9% | 73.7% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 35.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 17.8% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -26.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.3% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 58.9% | 42.8% | -16.1% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 24.9% | 40.4% | 15.5% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 13.3% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around M50 1DB this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 9.3% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 4.6% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 7.3% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 24.5% | 13.3% | 16.9% | 7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.6% | 51.7% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 17.9% |
| Other | 8.2% | 2% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.9% | 1.8% | -3.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 14.5% | 10.2% | 2.5% | 12.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 76.8% | 67.9% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -13.5% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 65.5% 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 | 61.6% | 65.5% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| European Union | 16.2% | 12.7% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 12.7% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.4% | 8.5% | -3.9% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.6% | 65.1% | 3.5% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 8.6% | 13.9% | 5.3% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.2% | 5.4% | -10.8% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 4.8% | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hessel 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2704 City Link Hessel Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2025-09-22 | £52,802 |
| 2701 City Link Hessel Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-01-31 | £113,104 |
| 2103 City Link Hessel Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2024-07-05 | £52,227 |
| 2305 City Link Hessel Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-07-05 | £59,125 |
| 2408 City Link Hessel Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-05-08 | £59,298 |
M50 1DB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in M50 1DB 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 | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stott Lane Nursery School Stott Lane , M6 8FJ | - not rated | 1,178 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 | 1,498 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 2,106 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 2,526 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 | 519 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seedley Primary School Liverpool Street , M6 5GY | - not rated | 678 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tootal Drive Primary School Tootal Drive , M6 8DP | - not rated | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | - not rated | 973 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | 2out of 4 | 973 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 974 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC@MediacityUK 100-102 Broadway , M50 2UW | - not rated | 1,167 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope High School Prestwood Road , M6 8GG | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,165 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 2,753 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 3,199 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,644 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 | 306 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acer Academy, Salford Kintyre Avenue , M5 5DP | - not rated | 447 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Derby Road , M6 5YD | - not rated | 577 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Whitehead School Seedley Road , M6 5NQ | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbour Academy Canterbury Gardens , 640 Eccles New Road M5 5AG | - not rated | 1,560 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | 533-535 Eccles New Road | 148 yd | |
| Adams | 59 Tootal Road | 410 yd | |
| Manchester Academy of Gymnastics | Unit 2, Astor Road | 590 yd | |
| Sodexo | 310 Metroplex Business Park, Broadway | 773 yd | |
| Susies Coffee | within Unit 24, Missouri Avenue | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weaste & Seedley Social Club | 168A Weaste Lane | 604 yd | |
| Chandos Sports and Social Club | Chandos Sports And Social Club, Chandos Grove | 657 yd | |
| Marble Tap Room | within Unit 7, Boston Court | 721 yd | |
| The Moorlands Sports and Social Club | Weaste Conservative Club, Liverpool Street | 762 yd | |
| Ashley Brook | 517 Liverpool Street | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salford Tandoori | 3 Tootal Road | 378 yd | |
| Pronto | 5 Tootal Road | 378 yd | |
| The Tootal | 42 Tootal Road | 431 yd | |
| Lucky 1 | 4 Glendore | 562 yd | |
| Chandos Grove Chippy | 102 Chandos Grove | 657 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salford Lane Playing Fields (Closed) | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| All Hallows Rc High School (Closed) Weaste Lane | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| St Lukes C Of E Primary School WEASTE LANE | grass pitches | 979 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 272.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 258.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.