Bishop Road is in Salford and in Salford district. M6 8PX 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 Bishop Road, Salford, M6 8PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M6 8PT, M6 8PU, M6 8AW, M6 8AE, M6 8PS, M6 8PR, M6 8PZ, M6 8AS, M6 8PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M6 8PX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 51.4% | 49.5% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.5% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 8PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 37.9% | 43.7% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 33.1% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 11.8% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 8.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 44.1% | 51.9% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 30.9% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 16% | 11.2% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 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 | 21.8% | 15.3% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 7% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 12% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 18.2% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 38% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 91.4% | 81.5% | -9.9% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 92.7% | 84.2% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 6% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| 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 | 92% | 83.9% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.4% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bishop 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 11.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Bishop Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-11-11 | £281,455 |
| 10 Bishop Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-12-14 | £257,243 |
| 11 Bishop Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2018-02-16 | £411,063 |
| 16 Bishop Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2016-11-29 | £268,840 |
| 9 Bishop Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2013-08-27 | £328,993 |
M6 8PX 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Oaks Junior School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's RC Primary School Swinton Park Road , M6 7WR | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Daisy Bank Avenue , Swinton M27 5FU | 3out of 4 | 1,193 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 | 530 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside High School 57 Deans Road , Swinton M27 0AP | 3out of 4 | 2,643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 2out of 4 | 2,824 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 | 1,252 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,893 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 | 1,098 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Academy Chatsworth Road , Ellesmere Park M30 9DY | 4out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Centre Canterbury Gardens , 640 Eccles New Road M5 5AG | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Cottage School Clarendon Cottage School , Ivy Bank House M30 9BJ | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwood Primary School Barton Road , Swinton M27 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,524 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 | 582 yd | |
| Golden Kitchen | 205 Eccles Old Road | 732 yd | |
| The Tea'osk | Summer Shed within Lightoaks Park, Claremont Road | 823 yd | |
| Langworthy Reds R.L.F. & Social Club | Oakwood Park Stables, Swinton Park Road | 898 yd | |
| Meadowbrook Patient Kitchen | within Meadowbrook, Stott Lane | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| De La Salle Sports & Social Club | De La Salle Sports And Social Club, Lancaster Road | 166 yd | |
| Royal Sovereign | 226 Eccles Old Road | 434 yd | |
| Eccles Masonic Hall | 46 Half Edge Lane | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakebox | within Pizza Box, 195 Eccles Old Road | 711 yd | |
| Pizza Box | 195 Eccles Old Road | 727 yd | |
| Captain Cod | 189 Eccles Old Road | 732 yd | |
| Subway | within, 215 Eccles Old Road | 760 yd | |
| Mixed Grill | 68 Edward Avenue | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | within Salford Royal Nhs Foundation Trust, Stott Lane | 752 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 110 Gilda Brook Road | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| De La Salle Sports & Social Club LANCASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 249 yd |
| All Hallows Rc High School ECCLES OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Oasis Academy (Closed) Prestwood Road | grass pitches | 451 yd |
| Stott Lane Playing Fields STOTT LANE | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Duncan Mathieson Playing Fields Odessa Avenue | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Light Oaks Park 29A 29A RADCLIFFE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Oakwood High School (Closed) Park Lane | 803 yd | |
| Salford Lane Playing Fields (Closed) | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| St Lukes C Of E Primary School WEASTE LANE | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| All Hallows Rc High School (Closed) Weaste Lane | grass pitches | 848 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 | 195.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.