Eccles Old Road is in Salford and in Salford district. M6 7AF 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 Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 7AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M6 7DH, M6 7HL, M6 7DL, M6 7AH, M6 7AQ, M6 7BB, M6 7AG, M6 7DU, M6 7EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M6 7AF is primarily male, with 58.3% 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 | 42.2% | 41.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -9.3% |
| Male | 57.8% | 58.3% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 9.3% |
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 7AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.5% 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% | 64.5% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 26.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.3% | 12.8% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -31.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 17.7% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 8.6% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 41.8% | 43.3% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 24.9% | 28.1% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 23.6% | 11.2% | -12.4% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 10.3% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 7.1% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 5.9% |
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 | 35.5% | 19.1% | -16.4% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 11.3% | 2.7% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 6.4% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 20.1% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 26.5% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 11.2% | 3.9% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 4% | 11.2% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 8.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84.9% | 74% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -7.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
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 | 76.9% | 76.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 9.5% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 5.4% | -4.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.1% | 76.6% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 12.4% | 7.2% | -5.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 6.3% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.6% | 76.7% | -16.1% |
| Ireland | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eccles Old Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Eccles Old Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-09-20 | £383,097 |
| 10 Eccles Old Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2019-04-16 | £415,246 |
| 8 Eccles Old Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2019-04-16 | £415,246 |
| 12 Eccles Old Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-04-16 | £446,585 |
| 26A Eccles Old Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2017-10-20 | £465,047 |
M6 7AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7AF 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 | 65 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stott Lane Nursery School Stott Lane , M6 8FJ | - not rated | 2,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 2,326 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' RC Primary School Colwyn Street , Pendleton M6 5JG | - not rated | 365 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family VA RC Primary School No 3 Lower Seedley Road , M6 5WX | - not rated | 449 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langworthy Road Primary School Langworthy Road , M6 5PP | - not rated | 506 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Primary School 2 Greenland Street , M6 5TJ | - not rated | 829 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Concord Place , M6 6SJ | 3out of 4 | 965 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 | 708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | - not rated | 808 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Visual Arts College Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | - not rated | 808 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pope John Paul II RC High School Britannia Street , M6 6FX | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,206 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 | 812 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 3,276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,231 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,565 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 | 4,780 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 4,780 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 | 179 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Margaret Whitehead School Seedley Road , M6 5NQ | - not rated | 403 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill School Chaseley Road , M6 7DZ | - not rated | 509 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edstart EdStart Specialist Education , 5 Gerald Road M6 6DW | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Derby Road , M6 5YD | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salford Women's Centre Cafe | Within Salford Women's Centre, 27 Langworthy Road | 188 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining | within Tesco Extra, Pendleton Way | 392 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | 81 Pendleton Way | 407 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 95-96 Albany Way | 547 yd | |
| Brunch Munch Cafe | 34 Raven Way | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton Ex Services Social Club Ltd | 221 Langworthy Road | 533 yd | |
| The Barrfield Club | 91 Bolton Road | 657 yd | |
| The Priory Arms | 29 Gardner Street | 730 yd | |
| Buile Hill Park Hall Kitchen | within Buile Hill Park, Eccles Old Road | 822 yd | |
| Claremont Tennis & Social Club | Doveleys Road | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! Salford | Within Tesco Extra, Pendleton Way | 407 yd | |
| Mother Hubbards Salford | 122 Albany Way | 547 yd | |
| QFC | 178 Langworthy Road | 599 yd | |
| Vera East African | Stall B, New Salford Market, 21-23 Briar Hill Way | 607 yd | |
| Antep Restaurant And Cafe Ltd | 2 Hankinson Way | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Salford Extra | Tesco Extra, Pendleton Way | 363 yd | |
| Lidl | 68 Fitzwarren Street | 656 yd | |
| Aldi | Heywood Way | 688 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School LOWER SEEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 438 yd |
| Bolton Road Playing Fields Summerville Road | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Langworthy Road County Primary School (Closed) Langworthy Road | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Flex & Tone Gym Cobden Street | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| Pure Gym (Salford) 105-106 105-106 MATHER WAY | health and fitness suite | 582 yd |
| Buile Hill Visual Arts College Eccles Old Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Salford City College (Pendleton Centre) PENDLETON COLLEGE PENDLETON COLLEGE DRONFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 811 yd |
| Windsor High School (Closed) Liverpool Street | grass pitches | 1,092 yd |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School LIVERPOOL STREET | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 91.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.9% |
| 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 | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.