Rugby Road is in Salford and in Salford district. M6 8FY is located in the Eccles 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 Rugby Road, Salford, M6 8FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M6 8FZ, M6 8EY, M6 8JP, M6 8JS, M6 8HL, M6 8HN, M6 8JN, M6 8ET, M6 8EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M6 8FY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50.6% | 49.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 28.8% | 39.3% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 44.4% | -12.8% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 6.5% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 8.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 48.8% | 55% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 27.2% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 21.4% | 18.6% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 4.4% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 13.1% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 16.4% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.6% | 41.2% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 0.9% | -3.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.9% | 91.9% | 3.0% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 92.5% | 88.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 89.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rugby Road 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 -3.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Rugby Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2014-11-07 | £415,959 |
| 4 Rugby Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2006-05-05 | £551,518 |
| 4 Rugby Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2001-06-28 | £453,592 |
M6 8FY 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Road Community Primary School Clarendon Road , Eccles M30 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Oaks Infant School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Oaks Junior School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Hemming Drive , Eccles M30 0FJ | 4out of 4 | 1,419 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 | 470 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside High School 57 Deans Road , Swinton M27 0AP | 3out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's RC High School 56 New Lane , Eccles M30 7JJ | 4out of 4 | 2,975 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,831 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,917 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 | 623 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Cottage School Clarendon Cottage School , Ivy Bank House M30 9BJ | - not rated | 661 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Academy Chatsworth Road , Ellesmere Park M30 9DY | 4out of 4 | 735 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Centre Canterbury Gardens , 640 Eccles New Road M5 5AG | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Branwood Preparatory School Stafford Road , Monton M30 9HN | - not rated | 1,222 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 | 262 yd | |
| Deans Youth and Ladies Football Club | Salisbury Road | 529 yd | |
| Red I Event And Contract Catering | within Eccles Masonic Lodge, 46 Half Edge Lane | 563 yd | |
| Meadowbrook Patient Kitchen | within Meadowbrook, Stott Lane | 704 yd | |
| Pacifica Cantonese | 5-7 Church Road | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eccles Masonic Hall | 46 Half Edge Lane | 402 yd | |
| Royal Sovereign | 226 Eccles Old Road | 427 yd | |
| De La Salle Sports & Social Club | De La Salle Sports And Social Club, Lancaster Road | 448 yd | |
| Gilda Brook Social Club | 34 Wellington Road | 886 yd | |
| Oddfellows Arms | 48 Church Street | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | within, 215 Eccles Old Road | 260 yd | |
| Pizza Box | 195 Eccles Old Road | 262 yd | |
| Captain Cod | 189 Eccles Old Road | 262 yd | |
| Shakebox | within Pizza Box, 195 Eccles Old Road | 265 yd | |
| Freddy's | 46 Church Street | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 110 Gilda Brook Road | 367 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | within Salford Royal Nhs Foundation Trust, Stott Lane | 478 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Church Street | 960 yd | |
| Lidl | Units 11 And 12, West One Retail Park, West One Way | 1,030 yd | |
| Iceland Food Warehouse | Unit 10, West One Retail Park, West One Way | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| De La Salle Sports & Social Club LANCASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Wentworth High School (Closed) Wentworth Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 576 yd |
| Stott Lane Playing Fields STOTT LANE | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Ellesmere Park High School WENTWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Duncan Mathieson Playing Fields Odessa Avenue | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Ellesmere Recreation Ground WINCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Salford Lane Playing Fields (Closed) | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Chatsworth High School CHATSWORTH ROAD | 813 yd | |
| All Hallows Rc High School ECCLES OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Pure Gym Manchester Eccles WEST ONE RETAIL PARK WEST ONE RETAIL PARK WEST ONE WAY | health and fitness suite | 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.