Affluence in M3 1
How M3 1 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Manchester
- Region
- North West
- Population
- 12,350 (2024)
M3 1Postcode sector · Salford
How well off M3 1 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, M3 1 averages decile 4.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is crime (decile 1.8). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime1.8
- Health and disability2.2
- Barriers to housing and services2.5
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Children in low-income families3.8
- Living environment4.0
- Education and skills4.7
- Income6.3
- Employment7.2
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; M3 1 is broadly in line with that, at 62.1%. 3.8% are retired and 12.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; M3 1 is above that, at 41.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; M3 1 is well above that, at 54.8%. 12.4% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.