Fairhope Avenue is in Salford and in Salford district. M6 8AZ is located in the Claremont electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairhope Avenue, Salford, M6 8AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M6 8AU, M6 8AH, M6 8AT, M6 8AA, M6 8AB, M6 8BH, M6 8AF, M6 8BN, M6 8AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M6 8AZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.1% | 52.7% | -4.4% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 42.9% | 47.3% | 4.4% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 8AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% 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 | 37.3% | 52.1% | 14.8% | 37.9% | 14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 35.2% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 7.2% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 3% | -9.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 42.1% | 51.1% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 29.6% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 13.5% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 4.2% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 33% | 17.4% | -15.6% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 10.6% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 16.6% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 16.6% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 31.1% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.4% | 80.3% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 92.3% | 83% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 10.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 83% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 3.9% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairhope Avenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 8 Fairhope Court, 3 Fairhope Avenue, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-02-16 | £72,134 |
| Apartment 4 Fairhope Court, 3 Fairhope Avenue, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £69,500 | 2023-06-22 | £72,503 |
| Apartment 7 Fairhope Court, 3 Fairhope Avenue, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2023-06-14 | £85,543 |
| Apartment 9 Fairhope Court, 3 Fairhope Avenue, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2023-01-11 | £77,064 |
| Apartment 19 Fairhope House, 1 Fairhope Avenue, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-10-19 | £103,169 |
M6 8AZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| 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 | 433 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 | 1,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Dene Community Nursery Centre Birch Drive , Pendlebury M27 4HD | - not rated | 2,399 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Bank Nursery School Birch Drive , Pendlebury M27 1HD | - not rated | 2,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tootal Drive Primary School Tootal Drive , M6 8DP | - not rated | 478 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | - not rated | 505 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | 2out of 4 | 505 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Oaks Infant School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Oaks Junior School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | - not rated | 693 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 158 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope High School Prestwood Road , M6 8GG | - not rated | 342 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC High School Weaste Lane , M5 2JH | - not rated | 485 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | - not rated | 947 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Visual Arts College Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | - not rated | 947 yd | Community school | 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 | 388 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,428 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 | 1,076 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Martindale Preparatory School The Church Hall , St Anne's on Sea M6 5RA | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbour Academy Canterbury Gardens , 640 Eccles New Road M5 5AG | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Centre Canterbury Gardens , 640 Eccles New Road M5 5AG | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Derby Road , M6 5YD | - not rated | 1,330 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housemartins Care Limited | 2 Rivington Road | 483 yd | |
| Meadowbrook Patient Kitchen | within Meadowbrook, Stott Lane | 674 yd | |
| Golden Kitchen | 205 Eccles Old Road | 723 yd | |
| Adams | 59 Tootal Road | 820 yd | |
| The Tea'osk | Summer Shed within Lightoaks Park, Claremont Road | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Sovereign | 226 Eccles Old Road | 338 yd | |
| De La Salle Sports & Social Club | De La Salle Sports And Social Club, Lancaster Road | 389 yd | |
| Weaste & Seedley Social Club | 168A Weaste Lane | 772 yd | |
| Buile Hill Park Hall Kitchen | within Buile Hill Park, Eccles Old Road | 908 yd | |
| Eccles Masonic Hall | 46 Half Edge Lane | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Grill | 68 Edward Avenue | 507 yd | |
| Lucky 1 | 4 Glendore | 672 yd | |
| Shakebox | within Pizza Box, 195 Eccles Old Road | 696 yd | |
| Pizza Box | 195 Eccles Old Road | 717 yd | |
| Captain Cod | 189 Eccles Old Road | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | within Salford Royal Nhs Foundation Trust, Stott Lane | 606 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 110 Gilda Brook Road | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Hallows Rc High School ECCLES OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 156 yd |
| Oasis Academy (Closed) Prestwood Road | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Stott Lane Playing Fields STOTT LANE | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Salford Lane Playing Fields (Closed) | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| St Lukes C Of E Primary School WEASTE LANE | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| All Hallows Rc High School (Closed) Weaste Lane | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| De La Salle Sports & Social Club LANCASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Light Oaks Park 29A 29A RADCLIFFE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Oakwood High School (Closed) Park Lane | 1,062 yd | |
| Buile Hill Visual Arts College Eccles Old Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 83.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.