Rostherne Street is in Salford and in Salford district. M6 5GU is located in the Weaste & Seedley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rostherne Street, Salford, M6 5GU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M6 5GN, M6 5QT, M6 5TW, M6 5QW, M6 5QY, M6 5TY, M6 5QU, M6 5TX, M6 5GX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M6 5GU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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% | 48.3% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 48.8% | 51.7% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 M6 5GU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.7% 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 | 50.8% | 64.7% | 13.9% | 37.9% | 26.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 23.9% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 6.8% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 | 42% | 46.7% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 36.3% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 12.2% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 3.7% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 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 | 28.2% | 20% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 9.2% | -10.3% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 9.5% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 20% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 33.8% | 15.5% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.4% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 10.1% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 90.4% | 65.4% | -25.0% | 81.4% | -16.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 63.4% 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 | 87.7% | 63.4% | -24.3% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 8.1% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 7.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 63.4% | -21.8% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 9% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 10.4% | 7.0% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 11.8% | 6.9% | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.2% | 76.7% | -16.5% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 5.7% | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rostherne Street 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.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Rostherne Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-08-12 | £265,341 |
| 20 Rostherne Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2024-07-26 | £177,583 |
| 15 Rostherne Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-09-22 | £272,345 |
| 8 Rostherne Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2020-01-24 | £195,525 |
| 15 Rostherne Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2019-11-28 | £162,203 |
M6 5GU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 student residents living in M6 5GU 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 | 139 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 25 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stott Lane Nursery School Stott Lane , M6 8FJ | - not rated | 1,743 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seedley Primary School Liverpool Street , M6 5GY | - not rated | 121 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls RC Primary School Kintyre Avenue , Weaste M5 5NR | - not rated | 378 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Primary School 2 Greenland Street , M6 5TJ | - not rated | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langworthy Road Primary School Langworthy Road , M6 5PP | - not rated | 718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School Liverpool Street , M5 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 734 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 | 915 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC@MediacityUK 100-102 Broadway , M50 2UW | - not rated | 915 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC High School Weaste Lane , M5 2JH | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Visual Arts College Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | - not rated | 1,334 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 | 1,358 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 3,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 3,286 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,100 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King of Kings Derby Road , M6 5YD | - not rated | 285 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acer Academy, Salford Kintyre Avenue , M5 5DP | - not rated | 387 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Martindale Preparatory School The Church Hall , St Anne's on Sea M6 5RA | - not rated | 589 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Whitehead School Seedley Road , M6 5NQ | - not rated | 818 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 | 1,164 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Cycle Salford Cornerstone | within Langworthy Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool Street | 165 yd | |
| Langworthy Cornerstone Jigsaw Cafe | within Langworthy Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool Street | 165 yd | |
| Susies Coffee | within Unit 24, Missouri Avenue | 368 yd | |
| Porto Catering Ltd | within Fairhome Group PLC Quays Reach, 16 Carolina Way | 379 yd | |
| Karahi Wok | 207 Langworthy Road | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moorlands Sports and Social Club | Weaste Conservative Club, Liverpool Street | 138 yd | |
| Ashley Brook | 517 Liverpool Street | 165 yd | |
| Chandos Sports and Social Club | Chandos Sports And Social Club, Chandos Grove | 426 yd | |
| Marble Tap Room | within Unit 7, Boston Court | 465 yd | |
| Pendleton Ex Services Social Club Ltd | 221 Langworthy Road | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| How How | 553 Liverpool Street | 138 yd | |
| Stackd | 485 Liverpool Street | 165 yd | |
| Truckpically | 487 Liverpool Street | 165 yd | |
| Tuckers Sandwiches | 509 Liverpool Street | 165 yd | |
| Tandoori House | 513 Liverpool Street | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 68 Fitzwarren Street | 771 yd | |
| Aldi | Heywood Way | 954 yd | |
| Tesco Salford Extra | Tesco Extra, Pendleton Way | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langworthy Road County Primary School (Closed) Langworthy Road | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Windsor High School (Closed) Liverpool Street | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School LIVERPOOL STREET | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School LOWER SEEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 793 yd |
| Clarendon Leisure Centre LIVERPOOL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,006 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 217.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.