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Who lives in M5 2XL

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in M5 2XL, set against England as a whole.

Neighbourhood
Salford Quays
Council
Salford
Region
North West
Neighbourhood population
1,538 (2024)
Status
No longer in use
Population

Who lives in M5 2XL

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around M5 2XL (Salford Quays) (about 1,538 residents).

Residents
1,538
2024 estimate
Households
626
Census
Median age
29
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
6% / 3%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 25–29, at 28.5% of residents. 65.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 3.1% are 65 or over, less than half the England figure of 18.4%.

M5 2XLEngland
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10%
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30%
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Gender

The gender split

43.2% of residents are female and 56.8% male.

M5 2XL
43%
57%
England
  • Female43.2%51%
  • Male56.8%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

18.5% of adults in the M5 2XL area are married or in a civil partnership, less than half the England average of 44.7%. 76.1% have never married.

M5 2XLEngland
Married or civil partnership18.5%44.7%
Never married76.1%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved3.6%9.1%
Separated1%2.2%
Widowed0.8%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

88.4% of residents in the M5 2XL area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

M5 2XL
54%
35%
England
  • Very good53.9%48.5%
  • Good34.6%33.7%
  • Fair9.9%12.7%
  • Bad1.6%4%
  • Very bad0.1%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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