Spring Gardens is in Salford and in Salford district. M6 5LQ 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 Spring Gardens, Salford, M6 5LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M6 5JY, M6 5LG, M6 5LP, M6 5JZ, M6 5LR, M6 5LS, M6 5DU, M6 5DZ, M6 5LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M6 5LQ 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 | 51.6% | 51.2% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.8% | 0.4% | 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 M6 5LQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.8% 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 | 58.4% | 67.8% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 29.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.7% | 18% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -26.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 6.2% | -5.0% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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% | 48.8% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 37% | 33.1% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 13% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.1% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 26.6% | 19.3% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 9.3% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.7% | 15.2% | -7.5% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 15.2% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 36.2% | 20.7% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.7% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.9% | 73.7% | -19.2% | 81.4% | -7.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 76.9% 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 | 92.5% | 76.9% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 7.5% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 8.1% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 75.8% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spring Gardens 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Spring Gardens, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-09-10 | £175,000 |
| 8 Spring Gardens, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-06-21 | £153,873 |
| 26 Spring Gardens, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £200,786 | 2023-09-08 | £210,570 |
| 13 Spring Gardens, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,500 | 2020-07-03 | £179,361 |
| 4 Spring Gardens, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2020-03-24 | £158,581 |
The percentage of student residents living in M6 5LQ 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 | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 4,600 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 5,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family VA RC Primary School No 3 Lower Seedley Road , M6 5WX | 4out of 4 | 199 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Primary School 2 Greenland Street , M6 5TJ | 3out of 4 | 349 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School Liverpool Street , M5 4BJ | 2out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Cross Lane , M5 4AL | - not rated | 1,303 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 | 942 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 2out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 2out of 4 | 1,573 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,046 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 3,747 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,314 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 5,104 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 495 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The New Broadwalk PRU 51 Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ahavas Torah Boys Academy Salbec House , 16 Winders Way M6 6AR | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Edstart EdStart Specialist Education , 5 Gerald Road M6 6DW | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karahi Wok | 207 Langworthy Road | 263 yd | |
| Emmaus House | Emmaus House, 101 Fitzwarren Street | 277 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining | within Tesco Extra, Pendleton Way | 288 yd | |
| Brunch Munch Cafe | 34 Raven Way | 374 yd | |
| Merkur Slots | 45-46 Hankinson Way | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton Ex Services Social Club Ltd | 221 Langworthy Road | 167 yd | |
| Ashley Brook | 517 Liverpool Street | 590 yd | |
| The Winston | Churchill Way | 649 yd | |
| The Moorlands Sports and Social Club | Weaste Conservative Club, Liverpool Street | 678 yd | |
| Chandos Sports and Social Club | Chandos Sports And Social Club, Chandos Grove | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| QFC | 178 Langworthy Road | 143 yd | |
| Golden Star | 66 Fitzwarren Street | 195 yd | |
| Hot Pizza | 62 Fitzwarren Street | 195 yd | |
| Dessert Heaven | 217 Langworthy Road | 205 yd | |
| Neils Friery | 175 Langworthy Road | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 68 Fitzwarren Street | 195 yd | |
| Tesco Salford Extra | Tesco Extra, Pendleton Way | 342 yd | |
| Aldi | Heywood Way | 358 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School LOWER SEEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 103 yd |
| Langworthy Road County Primary School (Closed) Langworthy Road | grass pitches | 104 yd |
| Pure Gym (Salford) 105-106 105-106 MATHER WAY | health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| Windsor High School (Closed) Liverpool Street | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School LIVERPOOL STREET | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Clarendon Leisure Centre LIVERPOOL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 831 yd |
| Flex & Tone Gym Cobden Street | health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| Bolton Road Playing Fields Summerville Road | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Buile Hill Visual Arts College Eccles Old Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 72.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.