Salford
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Salford, in Greater Manchester, blends historic heritage with modern waterfront development. The city is home to The Lowry arts complex, Salford Quays, and the Imperial War Museum North, alongside leafy parks like Peel Park. The River Irwell runs through the area, connecting historic streets to vibrant new neighbourhoods.
Wards in Salford
Salford is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Blackfriars & Trinity
- Broughton
- Claremont
- Ordsall
- Pendlebury & Clifton
- Pendleton & Charlestown
- Quays
- Swinton Park
- Weaste & Seedley
Salford is a constituency that covers these wards in Salford.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 23,988 | 18.92% | 1,582,229 | 21.05% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 19,535 | 15.41% | 642,507 | 8.55% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 30,968 | 24.42% | 996,167 | 13.25% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 23,648 | 18.65% | 1,397,930 | 18.60% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 16,314 | 12.87% | 1,482,881 | 19.73% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 12,348 | 9.74% | 1,414,399 | 18.82% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 79,936 | 66.28% | 81.15% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 10,625 | 8.81% | 3.42% | 6.15% |
| African | 8,849 | 7.34% | 1.71% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 2,594 | 2.15% | 0.89% | 1.55% |
| Indian | 2,168 | 1.80% | 1.89% | 3.13% |
| Pakistani | 2,076 | 1.72% | 4.09% | 2.66% |
| Chinese | 2,029 | 1.68% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| Arab | 1,901 | 1.58% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| Other Asian | 1,635 | 1.36% | 0.86% | 1.63% |
| Irish | 1,454 | 1.21% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,433 | 1.19% | 0.63% | 0.86% |
| White and Black African | 1,218 | 1.01% | 0.40% | 0.42% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,103 | 0.91% | 0.52% | 0.78% |
| Other Black | 963 | 0.80% | 0.29% | 0.50% |
| White and Asian | 921 | 0.76% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| Caribbean | 892 | 0.74% | 0.35% | 1.05% |
| Roma | 391 | 0.32% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Bangladeshi | 215 | 0.18% | 0.82% | 1.08% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 195 | 0.16% | 0.08% | 0.11% |