Welwyn Drive is in Salford and in Salford district. M6 7PN is located in the Claremont 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 Welwyn Drive, Salford, M6 7PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M6 7PL, M6 7PW, M6 7PQ, M30 9BX, M30 9BZ, M6 7PJ, M30 9BY, M30 9DD, M30 9DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M6 7PN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 54.9% | 48.5% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 45.1% | 51.5% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.2% | 37.6% | 8.4% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 48.1% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.9% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 50.9% | 52.4% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 30% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 12.9% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 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 | 22.2% | 19.5% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 6.8% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 15.3% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 23.7% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 26.8% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.1% | 97.4% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.6% | 96.6% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 96.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 62.8% | 46.2% | 16.6% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Welwyn Drive 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Welwyn Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £301,000 | 2025-07-29 | £306,117 |
| 74 Welwyn Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £352,400 | 2025-07-02 | £358,391 |
| 100 Welwyn Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2023-09-08 | £281,122 |
| 67 Welwyn Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2022-10-28 | £236,624 |
| 86 Welwyn Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-09-17 | £321,625 |
M6 7PN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Oaks Infant School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Oaks Junior School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Road Primary School Parkgate Drive , Swinton M27 5LN | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's RC Primary School Swinton Park Road , M6 7WR | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Daisy Bank Avenue , Swinton M27 5FU | 3out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside High School 57 Deans Road , Swinton M27 0AP | 3out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Swinton Sefton Road , Pendlebury M27 6JU | 3out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,945 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Academy Chatsworth Road , Ellesmere Park M30 9DY | 4out of 4 | 682 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatsworth High School and Community College Chatsworth Road , Eccles M30 9DY | 4out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwood Primary School Barton Road , Swinton M27 5LP | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Cottage School Clarendon Cottage School , Ivy Bank House M30 9BJ | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Moss Education Centre Care of: Salford City Council , Chorley Road M27 5AW | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deans Youth and Ladies Football Club | Salisbury Road | 631 yd | |
| Langworthy Reds R.L.F. & Social Club | Oakwood Park Stables, Swinton Park Road | 663 yd | |
| Eccles Central & Eccles Express | Within Salford City College Eccles Sixth Form Centre, Chatsworth Road | 777 yd | |
| Crackerjacks | within Grosvenor Road Primary School, Parkgate Drive | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swinton Football Club | Playing Field And Clubhouse, Barton Road | 896 yd | |
| De La Salle Sports & Social Club | De La Salle Sports And Social Club, Lancaster Road | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duncan Mathieson Playing Fields Odessa Avenue | grass pitches | 180 yd |
| Swinton Park Golf Club EAST LANCASHIRE ROAD | golf | 414 yd |
| Ellesmere Recreation Ground WINCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Ellesmere Park High School WENTWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Chatsworth High School CHATSWORTH ROAD | 698 yd | |
| Salford City College (Eccles 6Th Form Centre) CHATSWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 774 yd |
| De La Salle Sports & Social Club LANCASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Wentworth High School (Closed) Wentworth Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 822 yd |
| Light Oaks Park 29A 29A RADCLIFFE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Langworthy Reds Arlfc OAKWOOD PARK OAKWOOD PARK SWINTON PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 896 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.