Winchester Road is in Salford and in Salford district. M6 8PQ 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 Winchester Road, Salford, M6 8PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M6 8PG, M6 8PS, M6 8PP, M6 8PH, M6 8AS, M6 8PL, M6 8PT, M6 8PR, M6 8NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M6 8PQ 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 | 47.6% | 50.2% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.8% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 8PQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 40.2% | 53.8% | 13.6% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 30.8% | -13.5% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8.7% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 45.3% | 52.8% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 30.7% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 13.6% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 2.3% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 15.8% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 9.1% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 10.7% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 4% | -2.1% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 17% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 40.3% | 15.7% | 33.8% | 6.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.5% | 88% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 90.2% | 88.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 89.3% | 88.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.7% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 0.6% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winchester 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 stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Winchester Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £220,200 | 2025-03-14 | £221,271 |
| 15 Winchester Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-04-18 | £241,453 |
| 31 Winchester Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2023-03-01 | £247,791 |
| 5 Winchester Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-08-26 | £105,840 |
| 21 Winchester Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2021-08-16 | £194,327 |
M6 8PQ 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Oaks Infant School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Oaks Junior School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's RC Primary School Swinton Park Road , M6 7WR | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Daisy Bank Avenue , Swinton M27 5FU | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 385 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 2out of 4 | 2,710 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside High School 57 Deans Road , Swinton M27 0AP | 3out of 4 | 2,802 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,058 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,812 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 | 1,293 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Academy Chatsworth Road , Ellesmere Park M30 9DY | 4out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Centre Canterbury Gardens , 640 Eccles New Road M5 5AG | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Cottage School Clarendon Cottage School , Ivy Bank House M30 9BJ | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwood Primary School Barton Road , Swinton M27 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housemartins Care Limited | 2 Rivington Road | 388 yd | |
| The Tea'osk | Summer Shed within Lightoaks Park, Claremont Road | 663 yd | |
| Housemartins Care Ltd. | 1 Sumner Road | 772 yd | |
| Pendleton College Kitchen | within Salford City College Pendleton Sixth Form Centre, Dronfield Road | 847 yd | |
| Golden Kitchen | 205 Eccles Old Road | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| De La Salle Sports & Social Club | De La Salle Sports And Social Club, Lancaster Road | 336 yd | |
| Royal Sovereign | 226 Eccles Old Road | 528 yd | |
| Claremont Tennis & Social Club | Doveleys Road | 948 yd | |
| Buile Hill Park Hall Kitchen | within Buile Hill Park, Eccles Old Road | 990 yd | |
| Weaste & Seedley Social Club | 168A Weaste Lane | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Grill | 68 Edward Avenue | 764 yd | |
| Lantern Palace | 39 New Herbert Street | 841 yd | |
| Shakebox | within Pizza Box, 195 Eccles Old Road | 854 yd | |
| Pizza Box | 195 Eccles Old Road | 872 yd | |
| Captain Cod | 189 Eccles Old Road | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | within Salford Royal Nhs Foundation Trust, Stott Lane | 849 yd | |
| Aldi | 389 Bolton Road | 1,066 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 110 Gilda Brook Road | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Hallows Rc High School ECCLES OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 258 yd |
| Oasis Academy (Closed) Prestwood Road | grass pitches | 265 yd |
| De La Salle Sports & Social Club LANCASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| St Lukes C Of E Primary School WEASTE LANE | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Light Oaks Park 29A 29A RADCLIFFE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| All Hallows Rc High School (Closed) Weaste Lane | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Oakwood High School (Closed) Park Lane | 728 yd | |
| Stott Lane Playing Fields STOTT LANE | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Salford Lane Playing Fields (Closed) | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Duncan Mathieson Playing Fields Odessa Avenue | grass pitches | 874 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 | 140.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.