Edward Avenue is in Salford and in Salford district. M6 8DA is located in the Weaste & Seedley 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 Edward Avenue, Salford, M6 8DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M6 8DH, M6 8DB, M6 8BY, M6 8BQ, M6 8BX, M5 5JJ, M6 8BZ, M5 5EU, M5 5FT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M6 8DA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.9% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.1% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 8DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 46.9% | 50.2% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 35.9% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 7.5% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 9% | 4.1% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 41.4% | 48.8% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 30% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 13.1% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 6.5% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 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 | 34.7% | 22.3% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 12.1% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 10.2% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 14.1% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 35% | 21.1% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.7% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 6.4% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 85.8% | 76.1% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -5.3% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 76.8% 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 | 88.2% | 76.8% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 9.1% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 8.7% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 76.8% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 13% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edward 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Edward Avenue, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2025-10-24 | £221,371 |
| 67 Edward Avenue, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-06-11 | £225,574 |
| 65 Edward Avenue, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2025-03-12 | £224,374 |
| 61 Edward Avenue, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-09-16 | £250,720 |
| 5 Edward Avenue, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2020-10-30 | £338,296 |
M6 8DA 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 | 167 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stott Lane Nursery School Stott Lane , M6 8FJ | - not rated | 724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 1,067 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 | 1,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 2,576 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 | 131 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | - not rated | 189 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | 2out of 4 | 189 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seedley Primary School Liverpool Street , M6 5GY | - not rated | 983 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Primary School 2 Greenland Street , M6 5TJ | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC High School Weaste Lane , M5 2JH | - not rated | 182 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope High School Prestwood Road , M6 8GG | - not rated | 567 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | - not rated | 788 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Visual Arts College Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | - not rated | 788 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 | 356 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 978 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 3,991 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 5,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martindale Preparatory School The Church Hall , St Anne's on Sea M6 5RA | - not rated | 631 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Derby Road , M6 5YD | - not rated | 822 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acer Academy, Salford Kintyre Avenue , M5 5DP | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Whitehead School Seedley Road , M6 5NQ | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill School Chaseley Road , M6 7DZ | - not rated | 1,176 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | 59 Tootal Road | 430 yd | |
| Housemartins Care Limited | 2 Rivington Road | 598 yd | |
| Blueberries | 533-535 Eccles New Road | 779 yd | |
| Compass at Buile Hill Visual Arts College Kitchen | Buile Hill Visual Arts College, Eccles Old Road | 788 yd | |
| Manchester Academy of Gymnastics | Unit 2, Astor Road | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weaste & Seedley Social Club | 168A Weaste Lane | 267 yd | |
| Buile Hill Park Hall Kitchen | within Buile Hill Park, Eccles Old Road | 559 yd | |
| Chandos Sports and Social Club | Chandos Sports And Social Club, Chandos Grove | 688 yd | |
| Royal Sovereign | 226 Eccles Old Road | 775 yd | |
| De La Salle Sports & Social Club | De La Salle Sports And Social Club, Lancaster Road | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Grill | 68 Edward Avenue | 1 yd | |
| Lucky 1 | 4 Glendore | 282 yd | |
| The Tootal | 42 Tootal Road | 394 yd | |
| Salford Tandoori | 3 Tootal Road | 441 yd | |
| Pronto | 5 Tootal Road | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | within Salford Royal Nhs Foundation Trust, Stott Lane | 907 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Hallows Rc High School (Closed) Weaste Lane | grass pitches | 146 yd |
| St Lukes C Of E Primary School WEASTE LANE | grass pitches | 195 yd |
| All Hallows Rc High School ECCLES OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Oasis Academy (Closed) Prestwood Road | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Salford Lane Playing Fields (Closed) | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Stott Lane Playing Fields STOTT LANE | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Buile Hill Visual Arts College Eccles Old Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Salford City College (Pendleton Centre) PENDLETON COLLEGE PENDLETON COLLEGE DRONFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 975 yd |
| De La Salle Sports & Social Club LANCASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| 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 | 3.2% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.