Hawthorn Drive is in Salford and in Salford district. M6 8FU 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 Hawthorn Drive, Salford, M6 8FU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M6 8EU, M6 8EX, M6 8EZ, M6 8FG, M6 8ET, M6 8FX, M6 8EY, M6 8FZ, M6 8FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M6 8FU has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48.9% | 50% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.1% | 50% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.8% | 33.8% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 46.7% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 10.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 | 52.1% | 53.5% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 29.7% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 13.8% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 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 | 18.3% | 14.9% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 10.4% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 11.6% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 24.1% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 30.7% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.8% | 93% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 94.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 94.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 67.8% | 46.2% | 21.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawthorn 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Hawthorn Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2025-07-24 | £364,415 |
| 5 Hawthorn Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-02-06 | £271,020 |
| 7 Hawthorn Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-10-04 | £343,306 |
| 17 Hawthorn Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2023-03-30 | £353,025 |
| 2 Hawthorn Drive, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-08-31 | £339,753 |
M6 8FU 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Oaks Infant School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Oaks Junior School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Road Community Primary School Clarendon Road , Eccles M30 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's RC Primary School Swinton Park Road , M6 7WR | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside High School 57 Deans Road , Swinton M27 0AP | 3out of 4 | 2,441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 2out of 4 | 2,976 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,943 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth High School and Community College Chatsworth Road , Eccles M30 9DY | 4out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Academy Chatsworth Road , Ellesmere Park M30 9DY | 4out of 4 | 790 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Cottage School Clarendon Cottage School , Ivy Bank House M30 9BJ | - not rated | 833 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Centre Canterbury Gardens , 640 Eccles New Road M5 5AG | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Branwood Preparatory School Stafford Road , Monton M30 9HN | - not rated | 1,377 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Kitchen | 205 Eccles Old Road | 384 yd | |
| Deans Youth and Ladies Football Club | Salisbury Road | 575 yd | |
| Red I Event And Contract Catering | within Eccles Masonic Lodge, 46 Half Edge Lane | 734 yd | |
| Meadowbrook Patient Kitchen | within Meadowbrook, Stott Lane | 758 yd | |
| Housemartins Care Limited | 2 Rivington Road | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| De La Salle Sports & Social Club | De La Salle Sports And Social Club, Lancaster Road | 291 yd | |
| Royal Sovereign | 226 Eccles Old Road | 371 yd | |
| Eccles Masonic Hall | 46 Half Edge Lane | 574 yd | |
| Gilda Brook Social Club | 34 Wellington Road | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakebox | within Pizza Box, 195 Eccles Old Road | 375 yd | |
| Pizza Box | 195 Eccles Old Road | 382 yd | |
| Captain Cod | 189 Eccles Old Road | 384 yd | |
| Subway | within, 215 Eccles Old Road | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 110 Gilda Brook Road | 533 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | within Salford Royal Nhs Foundation Trust, Stott Lane | 538 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| De La Salle Sports & Social Club LANCASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 208 yd |
| Stott Lane Playing Fields STOTT LANE | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Wentworth High School (Closed) Wentworth Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 672 yd |
| Duncan Mathieson Playing Fields Odessa Avenue | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Ellesmere Park High School WENTWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| All Hallows Rc High School ECCLES OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 717 yd |
| Ellesmere Recreation Ground WINCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Salford Lane Playing Fields (Closed) | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Oasis Academy (Closed) Prestwood Road | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Chatsworth High School CHATSWORTH ROAD | 866 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.