Oswald Close is in Salford and in Salford district. M6 6SL 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 Oswald Close, Salford, M6 6SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M6 6SP, M6 6SN, M6 6SQ, M6 6DN, M6 6DJ, M6 6SE, M6 6SG, M6 6DW, M6 6SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M6 6SL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.6% | 51.8% | 7.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 55.4% | 48.2% | -7.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 6SL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.8% 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 | 53.7% | 71.8% | 18.1% | 37.9% | 33.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.7% | 14.4% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -29.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 6.4% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 4.1% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 37.5% | 47.1% | 9.6% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 32.7% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 14.4% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 12.1% | 3.5% | -8.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.6% | 22.2% | -21.4% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 10.8% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 11.1% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 29.2% | 22.2% | 16.9% | 12.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 18.6% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 8.9% | 4.4% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.6% 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 | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 12.3% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 9.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 79.2% | 67.6% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -13.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 70.8% 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 | 78.8% | 70.8% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 12% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 6.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 8.9% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 74.9% | 71% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.5% | 7.5% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 9% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 5.9% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 6.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oswald Close 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oswald Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-11-25 | £200,572 |
| 9 Oswald Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2007-11-30 | £170,854 |
| 9 Oswald Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2005-07-22 | £125,294 |
| 9 Oswald Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2004-08-11 | £81,131 |
The percentage of student residents living in M6 6SL 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) | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 66 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 402 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 247 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Concord Place , M6 6SJ | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlestown Community Primary School Lissadel Street , M6 6GL | - not rated | 490 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Kersal Community Primary School St Aidan's Grove , M7 3TN | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' RC Primary School Colwyn Street , Pendleton M6 5JG | - not rated | 969 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 | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 402 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion High School London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 402 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pope John Paul II RC High School Britannia Street , M6 6FX | - not rated | 464 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowry High School Camp Street , M7 9LY | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,602 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 2,245 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 4,084 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,089 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,089 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 | 3,800 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 3,800 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edstart EdStart Specialist Education , 5 Gerald Road M6 6DW | - not rated | 211 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford Education Inclusion Services at Halton House 36 Eccles Old Road , Seedley M6 8RA | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tiferes Grecian Street North , M7 2JR | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish Grammar School Camp Street , M7 1ZT | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Summerhill School Chaseley Road , M6 7DZ | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Sebastians Community Centre | within St Sebastians Community Centre, 1 Douglas Green | 212 yd | |
| Genting Casino Salford | Genting Casino, Cromwell Road | 244 yd | |
| Hub Cafe and Sandwich Bar | Gorden House, 6 Cobden Street | 401 yd | |
| Bengal Balti | 194 Cromwell Road | 512 yd | |
| Scrantastic | 195 Littleton Road | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George's HABB Club | St Georges Centre, Cromwell Road | 137 yd | |
| The Priory Arms | 29 Gardner Street | 557 yd | |
| The Lower Kersal Social Club | Stamford Road | 604 yd | |
| The Prince of Wales | 230 Lower Broughton Road | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Yee | 117 Gerald Road | 269 yd | |
| Central | 144 Cromwell Road | 512 yd | |
| The Crunch | 185 Littleton Road | 614 yd | |
| Greek Taste | 106 Seaford Road | 622 yd | |
| Chilli | 72A Broad Street | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Salford Extra | Tesco Extra, Pendleton Way | 968 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Albion Academy LONDON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 388 yd |
| Flex & Tone Gym Cobden Street | health and fitness suite | 426 yd |
| Salford University (Castle Irwell) (Closed) Cromwell Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Pure Gym (Salford) 105-106 105-106 MATHER WAY | health and fitness suite | 910 yd |
| David Lewis Recreation Ground INDUS PLACE | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Bolton Road Playing Fields Summerville Road | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.