Ashfield Close is in Salford and in Salford district. M6 8RQ 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 Ashfield Close, Salford, M6 8RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M6 8NZ, M6 8QZ, M6 8RL, M6 5HJ, M6 8RP, M6 8RB, M6 8RN, M6 5NQ, M6 8RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M6 8RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 51.6% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 52.5% | 48.4% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 8RQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.6% 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 | 41.3% | 60.6% | 19.3% | 37.9% | 22.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.3% | 23.2% | 4.9% | 44.2% | -21.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 7.7% | -8.8% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 20.2% | 3.9% | -16.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 28.7% | 38.1% | 9.4% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 38.1% | 9.4% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 27% | 14% | -13.0% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 11.5% | 7.4% | -4.1% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 55% | 28% | -27.0% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 12.1% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 20.4% | 9.4% | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.6% | 12.1% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.3% | 20.4% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 95.9% | 83.1% | -12.8% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 85.6% 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 | 92.6% | 85.6% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 7% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 85.2% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.4% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 6% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashfield Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Weaste & Seedley 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 lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Ashfield Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2025-07-18 | £154,347 |
| 14 Ashfield Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2022-11-11 | £85,800 |
| 20 Ashfield Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-06-30 | £129,423 |
| 20 Ashfield Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2018-09-28 | £101,261 |
| 14 Ashfield Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2018-02-21 | £68,886 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stott Lane Nursery School Stott Lane , M6 8FJ | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywell Community Nursery Centre Tan Pit Lane , Eccles New Road M5 2AB | - not rated | 2,314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langworthy Road Primary School Langworthy Road , M6 5PP | - not rated | 323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family VA RC Primary School No 3 Lower Seedley Road , M6 5WX | - not rated | 462 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Primary School 2 Greenland Street , M6 5TJ | - not rated | 490 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' RC Primary School Colwyn Street , Pendleton M6 5JG | - not rated | 583 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seedley Primary School Liverpool Street , M6 5GY | - not rated | 815 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 610 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | - not rated | 628 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Visual Arts College Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | - not rated | 628 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC High School Weaste Lane , M5 2JH | - not rated | 893 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope High School Prestwood Road , M6 8GG | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 743 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 986 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 3,012 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 3,959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,624 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 5,216 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 5,216 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Whitehead School Seedley Road , M6 5NQ | - not rated | 153 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford Education Inclusion Services at Halton House 36 Eccles Old Road , Seedley M6 8RA | - not rated | 332 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Summerhill School Chaseley Road , M6 7DZ | - not rated | 598 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Derby Road , M6 5YD | - not rated | 784 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martindale Preparatory School The Church Hall , St Anne's on Sea M6 5RA | - not rated | 986 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salford Women's Centre Cafe | Within Salford Women's Centre, 27 Langworthy Road | 388 yd | |
| Karahi Wok | 207 Langworthy Road | 462 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining | within Tesco Extra, Pendleton Way | 560 yd | |
| Compass at Buile Hill Visual Arts College Kitchen | Buile Hill Visual Arts College, Eccles Old Road | 630 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | 81 Pendleton Way | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton Ex Services Social Club Ltd | 221 Langworthy Road | 284 yd | |
| Buile Hill Park Hall Kitchen | within Buile Hill Park, Eccles Old Road | 455 yd | |
| Chandos Sports and Social Club | Chandos Sports And Social Club, Chandos Grove | 642 yd | |
| The Moorlands Sports and Social Club | Weaste Conservative Club, Liverpool Street | 728 yd | |
| Ashley Brook | 517 Liverpool Street | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| QFC | 178 Langworthy Road | 370 yd | |
| Dessert Heaven | 217 Langworthy Road | 390 yd | |
| Neils Friery | 175 Langworthy Road | 462 yd | |
| The Top Trough Sandwich Bar | 173 Langworthy Road | 462 yd | |
| Burgerslut | 169 Langworthy Road | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Salford Extra | Tesco Extra, Pendleton Way | 582 yd | |
| Lidl | 68 Fitzwarren Street | 611 yd | |
| Aldi | Heywood Way | 759 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langworthy Road County Primary School (Closed) Langworthy Road | grass pitches | 321 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School LOWER SEEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 324 yd |
| Buile Hill Visual Arts College Eccles Old Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Bolton Road Playing Fields Summerville Road | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Salford City College (Pendleton Centre) PENDLETON COLLEGE PENDLETON COLLEGE DRONFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 740 yd |
| Pure Gym (Salford) 105-106 105-106 MATHER WAY | health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| St Lukes C Of E Primary School WEASTE LANE | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| All Hallows Rc High School (Closed) Weaste Lane | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Windsor High School (Closed) Liverpool Street | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School LIVERPOOL STREET | grass pitches | 1,001 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 | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| 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 | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.