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Affluence in M3 6FS

How M3 6FS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Neighbourhood
University, Crescent & Adelphi Street
Council
Salford
Region
North West
Neighbourhood population
1,434 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off M3 6FS is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the M3 6FS area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is income (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.

Overall score
2.0/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
By category, lowest first
  • Income1.0
  • Health and disability1.0
  • Crime1.0
  • Children in low-income families1.0
  • Older people in low-income households1.0
  • Barriers to housing and services2.0
  • Employment3.0
  • Education and skills4.0
  • Living environment6.0
Income

Household income

Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.

Annual income
£44,962
Before tax, all sources
England
£55,856
Below the national average
Higher than
27%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

55.2% of adults in the M3 6FS area are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 5.7% are retired and 18.3% are full-time students.

M3 6FSEngland
Employee, full-time37.7%34.3%
Employee, part-time9.8%11.9%
Self-employed7.7%9.5%
Unemployed5.1%2.9%
Full-time student18.3%7.9%
Retired5.7%21.5%
Looking after home or family5.3%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled5.4%4.1%
Other5%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

31.2% of adults in the M3 6FS area work in managerial or professional jobs, broadly in line with the England average of 33.2%.

M3 6FSEngland
Higher managerial & professional10.2%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional21%19.9%
Intermediate9.6%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed8%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical4.4%5.3%
Semi-routine8.6%11.3%
Routine11.4%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed9.2%8.5%
Full-time students17.5%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

41.6% of adults in the M3 6FS area hold a degree or equivalent, above the England average of 33.9%. 16.2% have no qualifications.

M3 6FSEngland
Degree level or above41.6%33.9%
A level or equivalent20.4%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above8.4%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C5.4%9.7%
Apprenticeship5.5%5.3%
Other qualifications2.6%2.8%
No qualifications16.2%18.1%
About these figures

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around M3 6FS (University, Crescent & Adelphi Street) (about 1,434 residents).

Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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