M6 is a postcode district in Salford, North West, covering 802 active and 374 retired postcodes.
The largest share of M6 (12%) is characterised by a council estate or housing association area with many young families, alongside a deprived but diverse community with strong neighbourhood identity (10%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes M6 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in M6 are around £233k, up 1.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across M6 are low at 1 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. With an average age of 36, M6 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full M6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
M6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the M6 postcode area.
36,606
36
£ 34,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
M6 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Light Oaks Junior School
Summerville Primary School
Light Oaks Infant School
St George's CofE Primary School
St Sebastian's RC Primary School
St Luke's RC Primary School
All Hallows RC High School
The New Broadwalk PRU
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Weaste Hotel / Absurd Bird / 7am Somewhere / World Of Wings / Behrouz
- Beaucliffe Hotel
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Lancashire Harvest Foods
- Warmspace
- Hub Cafe and Sandwich Bar
- Karahi Wok
- KFC
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi
- Aldi
- Lidl
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food
- Tesco Salford Extra
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Antep Restaurant And Cafe Ltd
- Ace of Steaks
- Burgerslut
- Captain Cod
- Central
- + 41 more
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Farmhouse Deli
- Home Bargains
- Admiral Casino
- Andy's Off Licence
- Bargain Convenience Store
- + 60 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Ashley Brook
- Buile Hill Park Hall Kitchen
- Claremont Tennis & Social Club
- De La Salle Sports & Social Club
- Pendleton Ex Services Social Club Ltd
- + 10 more
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Area Profile: M6 · Data under Open Government Licence