Arnside Drive is in Salford and in Salford district. M6 8BF 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 Arnside Drive, Salford, M6 8BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M6 8AX, M6 8AE, M6 8AY, M6 8AQ, M6 8AW, M6 8AN, M6 8AF, M6 8AD, M6 8FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M6 8BF, 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 | 55.4% | 52.7% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 44.6% | 47.3% | 2.7% | 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 8BF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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 | 37.5% | 44% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 16% | 11.6% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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 | 42.4% | 43.7% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.1% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 16.4% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 32.8% | 23.1% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 6.8% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 14.3% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 13.1% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 38.6% | 18.3% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.2% | 84.3% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 91.1% | 86.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 87.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arnside 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Arnside Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-07-07 | £292,199 |
| 1 Arnside Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2007-07-17 | £332,526 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 466 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 | 1,053 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lakes Nursery School Worsley Road , Swinton M27 5WW | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Dene Community Nursery Centre Birch Drive , Pendlebury M27 4HD | - not rated | 2,232 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 | 477 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Oaks Junior School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | - not rated | 477 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tootal Drive Primary School Tootal Drive , M6 8DP | - not rated | 748 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | - not rated | 770 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | 2out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 374 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope High School Prestwood Road , M6 8GG | - not rated | 476 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC High School Weaste Lane , M5 2JH | - not rated | 751 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | 3out of 4 | 1,051 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 | 619 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,669 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 | 1,009 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbour Academy Canterbury Gardens , 640 Eccles New Road M5 5AG | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Centre Canterbury Gardens , 640 Eccles New Road M5 5AG | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatsworth High School and Community College Chatsworth Road , Eccles M30 9DY | 4out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatsworth High School and Community College Chatsworth Road , Eccles M30 9DY | - not rated | 1,191 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Kitchen | 205 Eccles Old Road | 589 yd | |
| Housemartins Care Limited | 2 Rivington Road | 622 yd | |
| Meadowbrook Patient Kitchen | within Meadowbrook, Stott Lane | 728 yd | |
| Deans Youth and Ladies Football Club | Salisbury Road | 936 yd | |
| The Tea'osk | Summer Shed within Lightoaks Park, Claremont Road | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| De La Salle Sports & Social Club | De La Salle Sports And Social Club, Lancaster Road | 113 yd | |
| Royal Sovereign | 226 Eccles Old Road | 255 yd | |
| Eccles Masonic Hall | 46 Half Edge Lane | 906 yd | |
| Weaste & Seedley Social Club | 168A Weaste Lane | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakebox | within Pizza Box, 195 Eccles Old Road | 566 yd | |
| Pizza Box | 195 Eccles Old Road | 585 yd | |
| Captain Cod | 189 Eccles Old Road | 589 yd | |
| Subway | within, 215 Eccles Old Road | 623 yd | |
| Mixed Grill | 68 Edward Avenue | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | within Salford Royal Nhs Foundation Trust, Stott Lane | 576 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 110 Gilda Brook Road | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| De La Salle Sports & Social Club LANCASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 267 yd |
| All Hallows Rc High School ECCLES OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Oasis Academy (Closed) Prestwood Road | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| Stott Lane Playing Fields STOTT LANE | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Salford Lane Playing Fields (Closed) | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| St Lukes C Of E Primary School WEASTE LANE | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| All Hallows Rc High School (Closed) Weaste Lane | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Duncan Mathieson Playing Fields Odessa Avenue | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Light Oaks Park 29A 29A RADCLIFFE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Oakwood High School (Closed) Park Lane | 977 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.