Rockley Gardens is in Salford and in Salford district. M6 6QW is located in the Pendleton & Charlestown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rockley Gardens, Salford, M6 6QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M6 6QN, M6 6GL, M6 6QL, M6 6GG, M6 6QT, M6 6QX, M6 6WY, M6 6SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M6 6QW is primarily male, with 55.2% 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 | 48.4% | 44.8% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 51.6% | 55.2% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
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 6QW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 84.9% 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 | 51.8% | 84.9% | 33.1% | 37.9% | 47.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.4% | 8.1% | -12.3% | 44.2% | -36.1% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 2.1% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 3.1% | -10.0% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 8% | 1.9% | -6.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 48.4% | 49.5% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 25.8% | 36.4% | 10.6% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 10.2% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 3.1% | -6.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.1% | 13.5% | -29.6% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.2% | 5.2% | -16.0% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 10.8% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 50.6% | 41.8% | 16.9% | 33.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.4% | 16.8% | 12.4% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 8% | 1% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 12.3% | 7.0% | 2.5% | 9.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.2% | 76.1% | -17.1% | 81.4% | -5.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 92.6% | 81.9% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 6.2% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 82.4% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rockley Gardens 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 fallen by about -18.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Rockley Gardens, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2024-02-23 | £188,574 |
| 48 Rockley Gardens, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2017-03-22 | £106,208 |
| 23 Rockley Gardens, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2008-08-26 | £198,028 |
M6 6QW 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 6QW 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) | 199 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 128 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 4,214 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 | 4,307 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 | 589 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Concord Place , M6 6SJ | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family VA RC Primary School No 3 Lower Seedley Road , M6 5WX | 4out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River View Community Primary School 1 Wheaters Street , Off Lower Broughton M7 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Kersal Community Primary School St Aidan's Grove , M7 3TN | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Community 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 | 257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | 3out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 2,528 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 | 1,713 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,260 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,476 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 | 3,872 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 | 286 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Edstart EdStart Specialist Education , 5 Gerald Road M6 6DW | - not rated | 558 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Broadwalk PRU 51 Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford Education Inclusion Services at Halton House 36 Eccles Old Road , Seedley M6 8RA | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tiferes Grecian Street North , M7 2JR | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genting Casino Salford | Genting Casino, Cromwell Road | 321 yd | |
| City Cafe | within Salford City College, 50 Frederick Road | 386 yd | |
| Coffee Rules | 11d Frederick Road | 428 yd | |
| Hub Cafe and Sandwich Bar | Gorden House, 6 Cobden Street | 496 yd | |
| Love Community Cafe | 104 Seaford Road | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George's HABB Club | St Georges Centre, Cromwell Road | 282 yd | |
| The Priory Arms | 29 Gardner Street | 383 yd | |
| The Prince of Wales | 230 Lower Broughton Road | 849 yd | |
| The Lower Kersal Social Club | Stamford Road | 928 yd | |
| The Winston | Churchill Way | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli | 72A Broad Street | 463 yd | |
| Slow Boat Takeaway | 66 Broad Street | 463 yd | |
| Ho Yee | 117 Gerald Road | 471 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1 Browning House, Iq Student Quarter, Seaford Road | 527 yd | |
| Greek Taste | 106 Seaford Road | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Salford Extra | Tesco Extra, Pendleton Way | 908 yd | |
| Aldi | Heywood Way | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Albion Academy LONDON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 197 yd |
| Flex & Tone Gym Cobden Street | health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| David Lewis Recreation Ground INDUS PLACE | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Pure Gym (Salford) 105-106 105-106 MATHER WAY | health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Salford University (Castle Irwell) (Closed) Cromwell Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Angels And Demons Gym (Closed) Grecian Street | health and fitness suite | 993 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 | 24 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.