Castlefield Avenue is in Salford and in Salford district. M7 4GQ 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 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castlefield Avenue, Salford, M7 4GQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M7 4HJ, M7 4HN, M7 4GA, M7 4GT, M7 4HW, M7 4HH, M7 4HA, M7 4PG, M7 4HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M7 4GQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.2% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.8% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 16.4% | 40.6% | 24.2% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 38.6% | -15.6% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 25.4% | 10.6% | -14.8% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 | 64.3% | 58.6% | -5.7% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 16.8% | 21.5% | 4.7% | 33.6% | -12.1% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 15.9% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 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.
In the area around M7 4GQ this area, 30.2% 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 | 48.8% | 30.2% | -18.6% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 7.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 18% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5% | 13.7% | 8.7% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.4% | 23.4% | 13.0% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 7% | 2.4% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.3% | 95% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 84.4% | 85.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 2.7% | -5.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 9% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.5% | 85.7% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 3% | -5.7% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10% | 37.2% | -27.2% |
| Christian | 8.6% | 46.2% | -37.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 58.5% | 0.5% | 58.0% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 20.3% | 6.0% | 14.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castlefield Avenue 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Castlefield Avenue, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-07-28 | £427,477 |
| 1 Castlefield Avenue, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-02-18 | £487,381 |
| 6 Castlefield Avenue, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2020-11-06 | £514,676 |
| 14 Castlefield Avenue, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2019-12-13 | £830,918 |
| 7 Castlefield Avenue, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £378,500 | 2019-05-07 | £591,336 |
M7 4GQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in M7 4GQ 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 | 60 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 28 |
| Real estate activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 2,504 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Green Nursery School Beech Mount , Harpurhey M9 1XS | - not rated | 2,519 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 3,008 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King David Infant School Wilton Polygon , Crumpsall M8 6DR | - not rated | 286 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King David Junior School Wilton Polygon , Bury Old Road M8 5DJ | - not rated | 332 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King David Primary School Wilton Polygon , M8 5DJ | - not rated | 332 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King David Primary School Wilton Polygon , M8 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 332 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cravenwood Community Primary School Cravenwood Road , Crumpsall M8 5AE | - not rated | 660 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | - not rated | 478 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 2out of 4 | 478 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | - not rated | 977 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | - not rated | 977 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1JH | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,461 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,626 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,626 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 5,179 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 | 1,123 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etz Chaim School 2 Upper Park Road , M7 4HL | - not rated | 159 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| OYY Lubavitch Boys School 4, Upper Park road , M7 4HL | - not rated | 159 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mechinoh School 13 Upper Park Road , M7 4HY | - not rated | 175 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tashbar of Manchester 20 Upper Park Road , M7 4HL | - not rated | 188 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Manchester Senior Girls School 138 Leicester Road , M7 4GB | - not rated | 226 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khan Chai | 2 King Edwards Buildings, Bury Old Road | 319 yd | |
| Cheetham Star | Basement And Ground Floors, 18-19 King Edwards Buildings, Bury Old Road | 319 yd | |
| Wingville | 82 Bury Old Road | 319 yd | |
| Mr Delicious | 84 Bury Old Road | 319 yd | |
| Yaya's | 96 Bury Old Road | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egerton Inn | 17-19 Hanlon Street | 558 yd | |
| Cleveland Hotel | Cleveland Hotel, Crumpsall Lane | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baghdads Restaurant Ltd | 22a King Edwards Buildings, Bury Old Road | 319 yd | |
| Flavour Shawarma | 13 King Edwards Buildings, Bury Old Road | 319 yd | |
| Santos | 22 King Edwards Buildings, Bury Old Road | 319 yd | |
| Legends | 10 King Edwards Buildings, Bury Old Road | 319 yd | |
| Heritage Kebab House | 17 King Edwards Buildings, Bury Old Road | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Thomas Street | 519 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 29, Manchester Fort Shopping Centre, Cheetham Hill Road | 890 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The King David High School EATON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 476 yd |
| Cheetham Hill Cricket Club CHEETHAM CRICKET CLUB CHEETHAM CRICKET CLUB CATHERINE ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 532 yd |
| Park Swim School PARK ROAD | swimming pool | 589 yd |
| Beis Yaakov High School Academy Broom Lane | 682 yd | |
| Cheltenham Crescent Legh Street | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Northumberland Street Playing Fields (Closed) Northumberland Street | grass pitches | 947 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.