Waterpark Road is in Salford and in Salford district. M7 4GW 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 2009-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Waterpark Road, Salford, M7 4GW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M7 4HY, M7 4JN, M7 4ZY, M7 4ZW, M7 4JG, M7 4LQ, M7 4GX, M7 4GU, M7 4JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M7 4GW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of M7 4GW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.8% | 19.6% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -18.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.1% | 71% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 26.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 64.3% | 65.6% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 17.2% |
| Good health | 25.6% | 25% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -8.6% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 6.9% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 25.7% | 23.2% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 11% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 15.9% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 15% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 29.3% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.9% | 91.7% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Other | 5.9% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
In this area, 76.3% 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 | 78% | 76.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 11.2% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.3% | 75.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 15.8% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 0.8% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.4% | 37.2% | -33.8% |
| Christian | 1.7% | 46.2% | -44.5% |
| Jewish | 83.8% | 0.5% | 83.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterpark Road 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 -2.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 2 The Grange, 70 Waterpark Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £412,600 | 2021-09-14 | £449,795 |
| Apartment 5 The Grange, 70 Waterpark Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £402,000 | 2021-03-09 | £455,425 |
| Apartment 3 The Grange, 70 Waterpark Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £336,500 | 2018-04-11 | £474,201 |
| Apartment 5 The Grange, 70 Waterpark Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £372,000 | 2013-11-28 | £773,760 |
| Apartment 9 The Grange, 70 Waterpark Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £650,000 | 2013-05-29 | £1,360,161 |
M7 4GW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
M7 4GW 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.
| Part-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Real estate activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 5,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King David Primary School Wilton Polygon , M8 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School Legh Road , M7 4RT | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgley Park Community Primary School Kings Road , Prestwich M25 0HT | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentnall Primary School Northumberland Street , Higher Broughton M7 4RP | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cravenwood Primary Academy Cravenwood Road , Crumpsall M8 5AE | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1out of 4 | 718 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1JH | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , Prestwich M25 2BW | 2out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Mesivta School Beechwood , Charlton Avenue M25 0PH | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 4,315 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 | 1,479 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Junior Girls' School 64 Upper Park Road , M7 4JA | - not rated | 163 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Mechinoh School 13 Upper Park Road , M7 4HY | - not rated | 218 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tashbar of Manchester 20 Upper Park Road , M7 4HL | - not rated | 284 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish Community High School 62 Singleton Road , M7 4LU | - not rated | 311 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish School for Special Education Manchester Jewish Community Centre , M7 4QY | - not rated | 342 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield College Kitchen | 38-40 Upper Park Road | 139 yd | |
| pagoda | 1 Bury Old Road | 537 yd | |
| Wingville | 82 Bury Old Road | 539 yd | |
| Mr Delicious | 84 Bury Old Road | 539 yd | |
| Yaya's | 96 Bury Old Road | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egerton Inn | 17-19 Hanlon Street | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jungle Grill | 92 Bury Old Road | 539 yd | |
| Baghdads Restaurant Ltd | 22a King Edwards Buildings, Bury Old Road | 568 yd | |
| Flavour Shawarma | 13 King Edwards Buildings, Bury Old Road | 568 yd | |
| Santos | 22 King Edwards Buildings, Bury Old Road | 568 yd | |
| Legends | 10 King Edwards Buildings, Bury Old Road | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Thomas Street | 759 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheetham Hill Cricket Club CHEETHAM CRICKET CLUB CHEETHAM CRICKET CLUB CATHERINE ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 318 yd |
| Park Swim School PARK ROAD | swimming pool | 351 yd |
| The King David High School EATON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 618 yd |
| Beis Yaakov High School Academy Broom Lane | 645 yd | |
| Cheltenham Crescent Legh Street | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Northumberland Street Playing Fields (Closed) Northumberland Street | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| St Gabriel Church BISHOPS ROAD | 1,066 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 | 77.8% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.