Oxford Road, Salford, M6 8LJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M6 8LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.1%	50.2%	-4.9%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	44.9%	49.8%	4.9%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

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	27.9%	27.5%	-0.4%	37.9%	-10.4%
Married: Opposite sex	50%	49.8%	-0.2%	44.2%	5.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	2.7%	2.8%	0.1%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	7.1%	6.2%	-0.9%	9.1%	-2.9%
Widowed	12.4%	11.8%	-0.6%	6.1%	5.7%

Health

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%	45.7%	4.3%	48.4%	-2.7%
Good health	37.3%	31.2%	-6.1%	33.6%	-2.4%
Fair health	15.6%	16.2%	0.6%	12.7%	3.5%
Bad health	4.9%	5.7%	0.8%	4.0%	1.7%
Very bad health	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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	30.5%	22.1%	-8.4%	18.2%	3.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.3%	10.6%	-6.7%	9.6%	1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.8%	17.3%	4.5%	13.4%	3.9%
Apprenticeship	2.2%	6.7%	4.5%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	14.9%	3.0%	16.9%	-2.0%
Degree or Similar	22.6%	25.5%	2.9%	33.8%	-8.3%
Other	2.7%	2.9%	0.2%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	3%	3.6%	0.6%	3.1%	0.5%
Pakistani	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.5%
Black African	0%	3.2%	3.2%	2.5%	0.7%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	93.5%	90.3%	-3.2%	81.4%	8.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.5% 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	95.8%	86.5%	-9.3%	83.2%	3.3%
European Union	0.8%	6.5%	5.7%	6.1%	0.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0.4%	2.9%	2.5%	2.7%	0.2%
Middle East and Asia	2.3%	2.9%	0.6%	5.6%	-2.7%
Oceania	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.3%	85.5%	-8.8%	83.2%	2.3%
10+ Years	0.8%	8.5%	7.7%	9.8%	-1.3%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	0.8%	3.6%	2.8%	2.2%	1.4%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	0.8%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.1%	76.7%	1.4%
Ireland	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Portugal	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Poland	3.2%	1.3%	1.9%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	13.8%	13.5%	0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.8%	37.2%	-7.4%
Christian	60.1%	46.2%	13.9%
Hindu	2.4%	1.7%	0.7%
Muslim	3.2%	6.5%	-3.3%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Oxford Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oxford 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 risen by about 14.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,100

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in M6 8LJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Oxford Road are based on 43 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Salford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Oxford Road, Salford, M6 8LJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for M6 8LJ

Average Price
£281,170

Semi-Detached
£281,170

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oxford Road

Average Price
£305,400

Semi-Detached
£305,400

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Oxford Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
22 Oxford Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2024-03-22	£255,868
36 Oxford Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£251,050	2022-02-22	£272,720
42 Oxford Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2021-07-30	£270,342
62 Oxford Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2018-12-10	£204,282
50 Oxford Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2018-06-20	£221,256

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M6 8LJ

Employment

M6 8LJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	80
Retired	60
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Student (economically inactive)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Education	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Other	9
Construction	9
Transport and storage	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Manufacturing	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Light Oaks Infant School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU	3out of 4	437 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Light Oaks Junior School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU	3out of 4	437 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Luke's RC Primary School Swinton Park Road , M6 7WR	3out of 4	1,024 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Grosvenor Road Primary School Parkgate Drive , Swinton M27 5LN	3out of 4	1,156 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE Primary School Daisy Bank Avenue , Swinton M27 5FU	3out of 4	1,180 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP	3out of 4	695 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA	3out of 4	1,058 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD	2out of 4	1,650 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Moorside High School 57 Deans Road , Swinton M27 0AP	3out of 4	2,114 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Co-op Academy Swinton Sefton Road , Pendlebury M27 6JU	3out of 4	2,674 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR	- not rated	1,667 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH	- not rated	5,376 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakwood Academy Chatsworth Road , Ellesmere Park M30 9DY	4out of 4	729 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Chatsworth High School and Community College Chatsworth Road , Eccles M30 9DY	4out of 4	762 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springwood Primary School Barton Road , Swinton M27 5LP	3out of 4	1,113 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Clarendon Cottage School Clarendon Cottage School , Ivy Bank House M30 9BJ	- not rated	1,180 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Canterbury Centre Canterbury Gardens , 640 Eccles New Road M5 5AG	3out of 4	1,419 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Deans Youth and Ladies Football Club	Salisbury Road	570 yd
Langworthy Reds R.L.F. & Social Club	Oakwood Park Stables, Swinton Park Road	688 yd
Golden Kitchen	205 Eccles Old Road	870 yd
Eccles Central & Eccles Express	Within Salford City College Eccles Sixth Form Centre, Chatsworth Road	940 yd
Housemartins Care Limited	2 Rivington Road	1,063 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
De La Salle Sports & Social Club	De La Salle Sports And Social Club, Lancaster Road	534 yd
Royal Sovereign	226 Eccles Old Road	795 yd
Eccles Masonic Hall	46 Half Edge Lane	940 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shakebox	within Pizza Box, 195 Eccles Old Road	865 yd
Pizza Box	195 Eccles Old Road	869 yd
Captain Cod	189 Eccles Old Road	870 yd
Subway	within, 215 Eccles Old Road	876 yd
Lantern Palace	39 New Herbert Street	1,079 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's Local	110 Gilda Brook Road		978 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Food	within Salford Royal Nhs Foundation Trust, Stott Lane		1,027 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Duncan Mathieson Playing Fields Odessa Avenue	grass pitches	206 yd
De La Salle Sports & Social Club LANCASTER ROAD	grass pitches	396 yd
Ellesmere Recreation Ground WINCHESTER ROAD	grass pitches	580 yd
Ellesmere Park High School WENTWORTH ROAD	grass pitches	677 yd
Swinton Park Golf Club EAST LANCASHIRE ROAD	golf	722 yd
Light Oaks Park 29A 29A RADCLIFFE PARK ROAD	grass pitches	755 yd
Wentworth High School (Closed) Wentworth Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	762 yd
Chatsworth High School CHATSWORTH ROAD		782 yd
Oakwood High School (Closed) Park Lane		883 yd
All Hallows Rc High School ECCLES OLD ROAD	grass pitches	914 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	159.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of M6 8LJ