Lancaster Road is in Salford and in Salford district. M6 8AW 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 Lancaster Road, Salford, M6 8AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M6 8AQ, M6 8PX, M6 8AE, M6 8BF, M6 8PT, M6 8PU, M6 8AY, M6 8FE, M6 8AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M6 8AW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 51.4% | 49.5% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.5% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 8AW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 37.9% | 43.7% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 33.1% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 11.8% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 8.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 44.1% | 51.9% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 30.9% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 16% | 11.2% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 15.3% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 7% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 12% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 18.2% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 38% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 91.4% | 81.5% | -9.9% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 92.7% | 84.2% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 6% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 83.9% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.4% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lancaster 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 slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Lancaster Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2026-02-18 | £146,287 |
| 78 Lancaster Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-03-20 | £150,963 |
| 126 Lancaster Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-07-26 | £269,544 |
| 68 Lancaster Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2022-10-12 | £136,262 |
| 96 Lancaster Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-07-28 | £140,660 |
M6 8AW 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stott Lane Nursery School Stott Lane , M6 8FJ | - not rated | 576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywell Community Nursery Centre Tan Pit Lane , Eccles New Road M5 2AB | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lakes Nursery School Worsley Road , Swinton M27 5WW | - not rated | 2,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Dene Community Nursery Centre Birch Drive , Pendlebury M27 4HD | - not rated | 2,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Oaks Infant School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | 3out of 4 | 359 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Oaks Junior School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | - not rated | 359 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | - not rated | 847 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | 2out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tootal Drive Primary School Tootal Drive , M6 8DP | - not rated | 853 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope High School Prestwood Road , M6 8GG | - not rated | 501 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC High School Weaste Lane , M5 2JH | - not rated | 829 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 678 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,786 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont School Park Lane , M6 7RQ | - not rated | 927 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatsworth High School and Community College Chatsworth Road , Eccles M30 9DY | 4out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatsworth High School and Community College Chatsworth Road , Eccles M30 9DY | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood High School Chatsworth Road , Ellesmere Park M30 9DY | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Academy Chatsworth Road , Ellesmere Park M30 9DY | 4out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housemartins Care Limited | 2 Rivington Road | 639 yd | |
| Golden Kitchen | 205 Eccles Old Road | 644 yd | |
| Meadowbrook Patient Kitchen | within Meadowbrook, Stott Lane | 835 yd | |
| Deans Youth and Ladies Football Club | Salisbury Road | 880 yd | |
| The Tea'osk | Summer Shed within Lightoaks Park, Claremont Road | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| De La Salle Sports & Social Club | De La Salle Sports And Social Club, Lancaster Road | 79 yd | |
| Royal Sovereign | 226 Eccles Old Road | 355 yd | |
| Eccles Masonic Hall | 46 Half Edge Lane | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakebox | within Pizza Box, 195 Eccles Old Road | 623 yd | |
| Pizza Box | 195 Eccles Old Road | 639 yd | |
| Captain Cod | 189 Eccles Old Road | 644 yd | |
| Subway | within, 215 Eccles Old Road | 672 yd | |
| Mixed Grill | 68 Edward Avenue | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | within Salford Royal Nhs Foundation Trust, Stott Lane | 668 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 110 Gilda Brook Road | 842 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| De La Salle Sports & Social Club LANCASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 193 yd |
| All Hallows Rc High School ECCLES OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Oasis Academy (Closed) Prestwood Road | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| Stott Lane Playing Fields STOTT LANE | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Duncan Mathieson Playing Fields Odessa Avenue | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Salford Lane Playing Fields (Closed) | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Light Oaks Park 29A 29A RADCLIFFE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| St Lukes C Of E Primary School WEASTE LANE | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| All Hallows Rc High School (Closed) Weaste Lane | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Oakwood High School (Closed) Park Lane | 889 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 | 34.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 34.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 34.1% |
| 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.