Cowslip Close is in Salford and in Salford district. M7 1RB is located in the Broughton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackley and Broughton. This postcode has been in use since 2015-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cowslip Close, Salford, M7 1RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M7 1RA, M7 1RF, M7 1PA, M7 1RG, M7 1PD, M3 6JG, M3 6DZ, M7 1PH, M3 6DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M7 1RB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 41.1% | 48.7% | 7.6% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 58.9% | 51.3% | -7.6% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 M7 1RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.8% 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 | 66.5% | 56.8% | -9.7% | 37.9% | 18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.4% | 28.9% | 5.5% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 51.9% | 49.8% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 33.2% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 7% | 10.2% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 19.4% | 4.2% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 5.5% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 10.9% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 5% | 4.5% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 10.7% | -3.5% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.2% | 46.9% | 0.7% | 33.8% | 13.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.5% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 7.5% | 4.1% | -3.4% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 0.2% | -6.3% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 0.5% | -3.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 75.2% | 76.4% | 1.2% | 81.4% | -5.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 74% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 74% | 5.8% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 10.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 6.3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14% | 5.9% | -8.1% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.8% | 74% | 6.2% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.5% | 13.3% | 5.8% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.8% | 6.3% | -3.5% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 2.3% | -6.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 4.1% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowslip Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Blackfriars & Trinity 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 fallen by about -11.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% 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 Cowslip Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-05-31 | £408,250 |
| 15 Cowslip Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-12-08 | £331,599 |
| 12 Cowslip Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-03-28 | £338,526 |
| 2 Cowslip Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-02-10 | £344,874 |
| 9 Cowslip Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-11-05 | £380,763 |
| Full-Time Employee | 209 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Other | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 3,303 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,525 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River View Community Primary School 1 Wheaters Street , Off Lower Broughton M7 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary Mount Street , M3 6LU | 2out of 4 | 665 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friars Primary School Cannon Street , M3 7EU | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School St. Philip's C.E. Primary School , M3 5LF | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Cross Lane , M5 4AL | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 2out of 4 | 981 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 2out of 4 | 2,534 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | 3out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 2,618 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 | 2,621 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 4,063 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 5,235 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 | 3,721 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 5,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 603 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ahavas Torah Boys Academy Salbec House , 16 Winders Way M6 6AR | - not rated | 798 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The New Broadwalk PRU 51 Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiferes Grecian Street North , M7 2JR | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Edstart EdStart Specialist Education , 5 Gerald Road M6 6DW | - not rated | 1,531 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salford Museum and Art Gallery Cafe | within Salford Gallery And Museum, Crescent | 475 yd | |
| Breakfast & After School Club | within The Cathedral School Of St Peter And John Roman Catholic Primary School, Mount Street | 574 yd | |
| Chartwells at Chapman Building | within Chapman Building Theatre And Gallery, University Of Salford, University Road | 603 yd | |
| Chartwells at Crescent House Café | within Crescent House, University Of Salford, Crescent | 603 yd | |
| New Adelphi Cafe | New Adelphi Building within University Of Salford, Crescent | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Pint Pot | Adelphi Street | 319 yd | |
| Adelphi Lads Club | 47-49 Cannon Street | 421 yd | |
| Atmosphere- USSU | within University House, University Of Salford, University Road | 603 yd | |
| Chartwells at SALFOOD Bar | New Aldelphi Building, within University Of Salford, Crescent | 604 yd | |
| Salford Masonic Hall | Hensley House, 41-42 Crescent | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | within Maxwell Building, University Of Salford, Crescent | 603 yd | |
| Pizzology, Sugar B | 16a Crescent | 646 yd | |
| Chungs Chippy | 19 Oldfield Road | 793 yd | |
| Sakura HK Limited | 8 Salisbury House, St Stephen Street | 832 yd | |
| Meat Me Here / Mister Pizza and Grill | 2 Salisbury House, St Stephen Street | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Sisson Street | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salford University Sports Centre UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 465 yd |
| David Lewis Recreation Ground INDUS PLACE | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| St Simon Street Stp ST. SIMON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 872 yd |
| Achieves Fitness (Closed) Unit 5 Unit 5 Oldfield Road | health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| The Albion Academy LONDON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,064 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 | 52.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 47.4% |
| Median download speed | 23.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 25.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.