Greencroft Way is in Salford and in Salford district. M7 2GJ is located in the Kersal & Broughton Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackley and Broughton. This postcode has been in use since 2008-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greencroft Way, Salford, M7 2GJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M7 2AU, M7 2GU, M7 2GH, M7 4GH, M7 2BB, M7 2AX, M7 4BQ, M7 4DX, M7 4EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M7 2GJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 48.5% | 48.1% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 51.5% | 51.9% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 37.7% | 34.2% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 50% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 11.7% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 0.5% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 68.2% | 72.9% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 24.5% |
| Good health | 17.3% | 15.9% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -17.7% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 6.6% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 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.
In the area around M7 2GJ this area, 32.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.4% | 32.4% | 2.0% | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 13.1% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 8.6% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 9% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 29.3% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 8.9% | 6.3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| White | 92.4% | 72.8% | -19.6% | 81.4% | -8.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.5% | 7.1% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, just 43.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 43.6% | -23.2% | 83.2% | -39.6% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 13.4% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 8.2% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.2% | 32.9% | 17.7% | 5.6% | 27.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.1% | -2.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.5% | 43.4% | -22.1% | 83.2% | -39.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 14.8% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.7% | 15.3% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 12.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.1% | 17.5% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 15.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 9% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.3% | 76.7% | -23.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 16.2% | 0.1% | 16.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.5% | 37.2% | -28.7% |
| Christian | 18.9% | 46.2% | -27.3% |
| Jewish | 48.6% | 0.5% | 48.1% |
| Muslim | 13.4% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greencroft Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cheetham 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 much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Greencroft Way, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-04-03 | £113,677 |
| 8 Greencroft Way, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-04-09 | £110,765 |
| 2 Greencroft Way, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-02-21 | £261,340 |
| 4 Greencroft Way, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-03-24 | £159,476 |
| 17 Greencroft Way, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2019-02-21 | £621,092 |
The percentage of student residents living in M7 2GJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Part-Time Employee | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 2,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 2,842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentnall Primary School Northumberland Street , Higher Broughton M7 4RP | - not rated | 205 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentnall Academy Northumberland Street , Higher Broughton M7 4RP | 1out of 4 | 209 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School Legh Road , M7 4RT | - not rated | 496 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School Legh Road , M7 4RT | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's RC Infant School Hadfield Street , M7 0XL | - not rated | 539 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | - not rated | 348 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | - not rated | 348 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 2out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowry High School Camp Street , M7 9LY | - not rated | 1,474 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 | 3,582 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,004 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,004 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 4,284 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 5,397 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 | 1,741 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 1,741 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lane High School 1 Wellington Street , M7 2AU | - not rated | 50 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Talmud Torah Chinuch Norim School 11 Wellington Street East , Salford M7 2AU | - not rated | 50 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Toras Moshe 12 Wellington Street East , M7 2AX | - not rated | 94 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Aim Habonim 51 Rigby Street , M7 4NX | - not rated | 168 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkes Field School Northumberland Street , M7 4RP | - not rated | 189 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasti pizza manchester Ltd | Ground Floor, 23 Leicester Road | 359 yd | |
| Dovids Deli | 31 Leicester Road | 359 yd | |
| Prime bake Ltd | 33-35 Leicester Road | 359 yd | |
| Breakfast & Supper Voluntary Service | Cabin Adjacent Former 33, Broom Lane | 489 yd | |
| Ground Zero MCR | 464 Great Cheetham Street East | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Inn | 2 Back Hope Street | 411 yd | |
| Broughton Cricket & Rugby Club | Broughton Cricket And Rugby Football Club, Yew Street | 765 yd | |
| Dover Inn | 15-17 Fenney Street | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Bliss | 34 Leicester Road | 362 yd | |
| Food Hunters, Go Crunchy, Sadeeq Fried Chicken | 329 Great Cheetham Street East | 511 yd | |
| Oriental Pearl | within Broughton Temple, 271 Great Cheetham Street East | 538 yd | |
| Jereina | 324 Great Cheetham Street East | 588 yd | |
| Tasties | Ground Floor, 318 Great Clowes Street | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Store Limited | Great Cheetham Street East | 538 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Street Playing Fields (Closed) Northumberland Street | grass pitches | 90 yd |
| Cheltenham Crescent Legh Street | grass pitches | 321 yd |
| Beis Yaakov High School Academy Broom Lane | 502 yd | |
| Broughton Leisure Centre BATHS HOUSE BATHS HOUSE PENTLANDS AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 680 yd |
| Marlborough Road Academy DUDLEY STREET | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 774 yd |
| St Boniface Rc Primary School YEW STREET | 791 yd | |
| Manchester United (The Cliff Training Ground) TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND LOWER BROUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Broughton Rugby Union Football Club YEW STREET | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Cheetwood Community And Sports Centre (Closed) Allesley Drive | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| Cheetwood Playing Fields (Closed) Barrow Hill Road | grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.