Alder Street is in Salford and in Salford district. M6 5WD is located in the Weaste & Seedley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 2012-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alder Street, Salford, M6 5WD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M6 5NB, M6 5LA, M6 5EP, M6 5ND, M6 5DW, M6 5NJ, M6 5NA, M6 5TH, M6 5WH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M6 5WD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 47.2% | 48.8% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 52.8% | 51.2% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 5WD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.7% 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 | 72.7% | 70.7% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 32.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.4% | 19% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -25.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.8% | 60.7% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 27.7% | -10.9% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 9.7% | 4.1% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
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 56.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.3% | 13.7% | 4.4% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 3.3% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 8.2% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 16.4% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 53% | 56.3% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 22.5% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 90.4% | 78% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -3.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 73.5% 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 | 90.4% | 73.5% | -16.9% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 13.3% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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 | 89.8% | 72.1% | -17.7% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 9.3% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 8.8% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.5% | 37.2% | 21.3% |
| Christian | 28.8% | 46.2% | -17.4% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alder 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Alder Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-10-18 | £202,351 |
| 65 Alder Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-03-04 | £196,762 |
| 53 Alder Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-06-25 | £188,257 |
| 63 Alder Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2018-10-08 | £227,322 |
| 67 Alder Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £145,750 | 2018-05-18 | £230,920 |
M6 5WD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 5WD 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 | 94 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| 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 | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 4,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 5,298 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 | 255 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family VA RC Primary School No 3 Lower Seedley Road , M6 5WX | 4out of 4 | 307 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School Liverpool Street , M5 4BJ | 2out of 4 | 483 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Cross Lane , M5 4AL | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 1,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 2out of 4 | 1,361 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 2out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,258 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 3,522 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,114 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 | 5,183 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 | 725 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The New Broadwalk PRU 51 Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ahavas Torah Boys Academy Salbec House , 16 Winders Way M6 6AR | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Edstart EdStart Specialist Education , 5 Gerald Road M6 6DW | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 1,685 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus House | Emmaus House, 101 Fitzwarren Street | 175 yd | |
| Karahi Wok | 207 Langworthy Road | 227 yd | |
| Merkur Slots | 45-46 Hankinson Way | 391 yd | |
| Brunch Munch Cafe | 34 Raven Way | 437 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining | within Tesco Extra, Pendleton Way | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton Ex Services Social Club Ltd | 221 Langworthy Road | 321 yd | |
| Ashley Brook | 517 Liverpool Street | 456 yd | |
| The Winston | Churchill Way | 542 yd | |
| The Moorlands Sports and Social Club | Weaste Conservative Club, Liverpool Street | 586 yd | |
| Salford Arts Theatre | 15 Kemsing Walk | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Star | 66 Fitzwarren Street | 151 yd | |
| Hot Pizza | 62 Fitzwarren Street | 151 yd | |
| The Brothers Chicken and Pizza | 171 Langworthy Road | 221 yd | |
| Perfect Pizza | Ground Floor, 187 Langworthy Road | 227 yd | |
| Neils Friery | 175 Langworthy Road | 227 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 68 Fitzwarren Street | 151 yd | |
| Aldi | Heywood Way | 339 yd | |
| Tesco Salford Extra | Tesco Extra, Pendleton Way | 507 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langworthy Road County Primary School (Closed) Langworthy Road | grass pitches | 292 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School LOWER SEEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 328 yd |
| Windsor High School (Closed) Liverpool Street | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School LIVERPOOL STREET | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Pure Gym (Salford) 105-106 105-106 MATHER WAY | health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| Clarendon Leisure Centre LIVERPOOL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 645 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 194.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.