Welford Street is in Salford and in Salford district. M6 6BB is located in the Pendleton & Charlestown 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 Welford Street, Salford, M6 6BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M6 6BG, M6 6AQ, M6 6BJ, M6 6BA, M6 6BE, M6 6BH, M6 6BD, M6 6BF, M6 6BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M6 6BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44% | 51.1% | 7.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 56% | 48.9% | -7.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 6BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.9% 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 | 64.8% | 71.9% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 34.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.1% | 16.5% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -27.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6% | 4.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 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 | 53.6% | 49.8% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 31.3% | 3.5% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 11.4% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 6.4% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 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 | 23.6% | 22.3% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 6.1% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 6.6% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 29.3% | 14.2% | 16.9% | 12.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 27.9% | 13.3% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 17.6% | 4.8% | -12.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.2% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 11.7% | 13.3% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 10.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 74.6% | 57.2% | -17.4% | 81.4% | -24.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Other | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 63.5% 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 | 65.7% | 63.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| European Union | 16.1% | 15.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 10.9% | 9.2% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 8.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.1% | 63.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 7.8% | -1.9% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.9% | 5.7% | -7.2% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 12.4% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 10.6% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 76.7% | -18.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 4.3% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Muslim | 14.9% | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Other religion | 6.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Welford 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Welford Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-03-22 | £275,424 |
| 27 Welford Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-09-21 | £122,315 |
| 13 Welford Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-07-03 | £115,162 |
| 37 Welford Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-06-08 | £178,901 |
| 37 Welford Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-06-08 | £215,733 |
The percentage of student residents living in M6 6BB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 57 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 36 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 4,314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Sebastian's RC Primary School Douglas Green , M6 6ET | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Concord Place , M6 6SJ | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River View Community Primary School 1 Wheaters Street , Off Lower Broughton M7 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Kersal Community Primary School St Aidan's Grove , M7 3TN | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Boniface RC Primary School Yew Street , M7 2HL | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 2out of 4 | 151 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | 3out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,570 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 2,886 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 | 2,033 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,349 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,780 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 | 3,468 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahavas Torah Boys Academy Salbec House , 16 Winders Way M6 6AR | - not rated | 293 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Edstart EdStart Specialist Education , 5 Gerald Road M6 6DW | - not rated | 570 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiferes Grecian Street North , M7 2JR | - not rated | 842 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The New Broadwalk PRU 51 Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kerem Shloime Gloucester House , Back Duncan Street M7 2EY | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Community Cafe | 104 Seaford Road | 177 yd | |
| Bengal Balti | 194 Cromwell Road | 266 yd | |
| Genting Casino Salford | Genting Casino, Cromwell Road | 311 yd | |
| The Junction Cafe | 249 Lower Broughton Road | 442 yd | |
| Yuppie Mom Kitchen | 349 Lower Broughton Road | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George's HABB Club | St Georges Centre, Cromwell Road | 468 yd | |
| The Prince of Wales | 230 Lower Broughton Road | 476 yd | |
| The Lower Kersal Social Club | Stamford Road | 767 yd | |
| The Priory Arms | 29 Gardner Street | 786 yd | |
| Broughton Cricket & Rugby Club | Broughton Cricket And Rugby Football Club, Yew Street | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 1 Browning House, Iq Student Quarter, Seaford Road | 142 yd | |
| Greek Taste | 106 Seaford Road | 176 yd | |
| Central | 144 Cromwell Road | 266 yd | |
| Ho Yee | 117 Gerald Road | 375 yd | |
| JoJo's Chicken | 239 Lower Broughton Road | 442 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Albion Academy LONDON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 224 yd |
| David Lewis Recreation Ground INDUS PLACE | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Angels And Demons Gym (Closed) Grecian Street | health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| Salford University (Castle Irwell) (Closed) Cromwell Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Albert Park BROUGHTON | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Lower Broughton Playing Fields LOWER BROUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Broughton Rugby Union Football Club YEW STREET | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Flex & Tone Gym Cobden Street | health and fitness suite | 932 yd |
| Fit City Broughton Centre (Closed) Camp Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 950 yd |
| St Boniface Rc Primary School YEW STREET | 1,010 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.