Stott Lane is in Salford and in Salford district. M6 8FJ 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 Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M6 8FL, M6 8EN, M6 8EJ, M6 8FH, M6 8EW, M6 8AL, M6 8EH, M6 8FF, M6 8BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M6 8FJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 52.9% | 49.1% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 47.1% | 50.9% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 8FJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.6% 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 | 40.1% | 54.6% | 14.5% | 37.9% | 16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 30.1% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 5.6% | -6.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 36.9% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -11.5% |
| Good health | 25.2% | 32.5% | 7.3% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 16.3% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 10.2% | 10.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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.
In the area around M6 8FJ this area, 29.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.8% | 29.8% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 9.3% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 14.9% | 5.9% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 6.5% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 14.1% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 23.4% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.9% | 5.7% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 8.4% | 4.1% | -4.3% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 9.2% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 78.8% | 75.9% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -5.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 73.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 73.4% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 7.5% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 10.7% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 6.9% | -4.4% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 73.4% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 9.1% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 6% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 3.8% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 7.8% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 13.1% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stott Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Stott Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-09-27 | £222,611 |
| 9 Stott Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2022-08-12 | £247,000 |
| 7 Stott Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2006-09-13 | £285,755 |
| 7 Stott Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £28,000 | 1998-10-30 | £190,039 |
M6 8FJ 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 | 74 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 55 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stott Lane Nursery School Stott Lane , M6 8FJ | - not rated | 1 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 | 677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lakes Nursery School Worsley Road , Swinton M27 5WW | - not rated | 2,547 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorning Street Nursery School Dorning Street Off Station Road , Patricroft M30 0PP | - not rated | 2,559 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 | 618 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | - not rated | 820 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | 2out of 4 | 820 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Oaks Infant School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Oaks Junior School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | - not rated | 930 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 | 587 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope High School Prestwood Road , M6 8GG | - not rated | 774 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC High School Weaste Lane , M5 2JH | - not rated | 800 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | 3out of 4 | 1,116 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 | 782 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,309 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbour Academy Canterbury Gardens , 640 Eccles New Road M5 5AG | - not rated | 758 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Centre Canterbury Gardens , 640 Eccles New Road M5 5AG | - not rated | 758 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School Ivy Bank House , Half Edge Lane M30 9BJ | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martindale Preparatory School The Church Hall , St Anne's on Sea M6 5RA | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatsworth High School and Community College Chatsworth Road , Eccles M30 9DY | 4out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook Patient Kitchen | within Meadowbrook, Stott Lane | 264 yd | |
| Golden Kitchen | 205 Eccles Old Road | 395 yd | |
| C and C Catering Ltd | within Coronet Mill, 1 Coronet Way | 670 yd | |
| Manchester Academy of Gymnastics | Unit 2, Astor Road | 735 yd | |
| Adams | 59 Tootal Road | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Sovereign | 226 Eccles Old Road | 225 yd | |
| De La Salle Sports & Social Club | De La Salle Sports And Social Club, Lancaster Road | 522 yd | |
| Eccles Masonic Hall | 46 Half Edge Lane | 780 yd | |
| Weaste & Seedley Social Club | 168A Weaste Lane | 927 yd | |
| Lamb Hotel | 33 Regent Street | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakebox | within Pizza Box, 195 Eccles Old Road | 369 yd | |
| Pizza Box | 195 Eccles Old Road | 390 yd | |
| Captain Cod | 189 Eccles Old Road | 395 yd | |
| Subway | within, 215 Eccles Old Road | 434 yd | |
| Lucky 1 | 4 Glendore | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | within Salford Royal Nhs Foundation Trust, Stott Lane | 189 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 110 Gilda Brook Road | 592 yd | |
| Lidl | Units 11 And 12, West One Retail Park, West One Way | 848 yd | |
| Iceland Food Warehouse | Unit 10, West One Retail Park, West One Way | 848 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stott Lane Playing Fields STOTT LANE | grass pitches | 75 yd |
| Salford Lane Playing Fields (Closed) | grass pitches | 254 yd |
| All Hallows Rc High School ECCLES OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| De La Salle Sports & Social Club LANCASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Oasis Academy (Closed) Prestwood Road | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| All Hallows Rc High School (Closed) Weaste Lane | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| St Lukes C Of E Primary School WEASTE LANE | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Pure Gym Manchester Eccles WEST ONE RETAIL PARK WEST ONE RETAIL PARK WEST ONE WAY | health and fitness suite | 845 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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.