Trafalgar Road is in Salford and in Salford district. M6 8JD 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 Trafalgar Road, Salford, M6 8JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M6 8JF, M6 8HY, M30 0DX, M6 8JE, M30 0DY, M6 8JH, M6 8HZ, M30 0DP, M30 0DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M6 8JD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 43.7% | 47.1% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 56.3% | 52.9% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 8JD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 50.2% | 43.1% | -7.1% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 38.1% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 8.7% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 43.7% | 51.6% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 30.2% | -8.1% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 13.2% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 11% | 14.5% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 5.5% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 15% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.5% | 13.6% | -7.9% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 41.8% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.7% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 5% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.4% | 81.5% | -8.9% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 5% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 78.5% 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 | 90% | 78.5% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 9.8% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 77.9% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 9.7% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 6.6% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Trafalgar 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.

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 Trafalgar Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-12-12 | £422,592 |
| 18 Trafalgar Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2025-10-24 | £430,195 |
| 50 Trafalgar Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-10-06 | £376,421 |
| 1 Trafalgar Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £326,700 | 2025-08-27 | £327,947 |
| 5 Trafalgar Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2025-08-01 | £369,403 |
M6 8JD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
M6 8JD 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladywell Community Nursery Centre Tan Pit Lane , Eccles New Road M5 2AB | - not rated | 309 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stott Lane Nursery School Stott Lane , M6 8FJ | - not rated | 569 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 | 2,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 2,295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lakes Nursery School Worsley Road , Swinton M27 5WW | - not rated | 2,436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 502 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Hemming Drive , Eccles M30 0FJ | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Oaks Infant School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Oaks Junior School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tootal Drive Primary School Tootal Drive , M6 8DP | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Community 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 | - not rated | 744 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope High School Prestwood Road , M6 8GG | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC High School Weaste Lane , M5 2JH | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,573 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 | 352 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Centre Canterbury Gardens , 640 Eccles New Road M5 5AG | - not rated | 352 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School Ivy Bank House , Half Edge Lane M30 9BJ | - not rated | 521 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Lea School 1 Half Edge Lane , Eccles M30 9GJ | - not rated | 855 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatsworth High School and Community College Chatsworth Road , Eccles M30 9DY | 4out of 4 | 886 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Kitchen | 205 Eccles Old Road | 243 yd | |
| Red I Event And Contract Catering | within Eccles Masonic Lodge, 46 Half Edge Lane | 380 yd | |
| Pacifica Cantonese | 5-7 Church Road | 481 yd | |
| Malaga Drift Coffee Co. | 1 Church Street | 504 yd | |
| Meadowbrook Patient Kitchen | within Meadowbrook, Stott Lane | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eccles Masonic Hall | 46 Half Edge Lane | 288 yd | |
| Oddfellows Arms | 48 Church Street | 566 yd | |
| The Northern Type | 20 Church Street | 566 yd | |
| The Station Bar | 17 Church Street | 566 yd | |
| Gilda Brook Social Club | 34 Wellington Road | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | within, 215 Eccles Old Road | 214 yd | |
| Captain Cod | 189 Eccles Old Road | 243 yd | |
| Pizza Box | 195 Eccles Old Road | 248 yd | |
| Shakebox | within Pizza Box, 195 Eccles Old Road | 267 yd | |
| Freddy's | 46 Church Street | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 110 Gilda Brook Road | 95 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | within Salford Royal Nhs Foundation Trust, Stott Lane | 386 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Church Street | 566 yd | |
| Lidl | Units 11 And 12, West One Retail Park, West One Way | 608 yd | |
| Iceland Food Warehouse | Unit 10, West One Retail Park, West One Way | 608 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym Manchester Eccles WEST ONE RETAIL PARK WEST ONE RETAIL PARK WEST ONE WAY | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Stott Lane Playing Fields STOTT LANE | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Wentworth High School (Closed) Wentworth Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 746 yd |
| Salford Lane Playing Fields (Closed) | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| De La Salle Sports & Social Club LANCASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Ellesmere Park High School WENTWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Eccles Leisure Centre BARTON LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,001 yd |
| Chatsworth High School CHATSWORTH ROAD | 1,037 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 | 156.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.