Postcode Analysis Salford, North West

M6 5BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M6 5BS.

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Population

151

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 27,900 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: M6 5BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

M6 5BS has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M6 5BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Pendleton in Salford. Administratively it sits within Pendleton & Charlestown ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M6 5BS is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for M6 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00172996 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M6 5BS. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.1%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean14.5%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

M6 5BS has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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The New Broadwalk PRU

Requires Improvement11 pupils0.2 km
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The Albion Academy

Requires Improvement841 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Family VA RC Primary School

Outstanding242 pupils0.8 km
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Lark Hill Community Primary School

Good530 pupils0.9 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good224 pupils0.9 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Inadequate234 pupils0.9 km
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St Sebastian's RC Primary School

Good232 pupils1.0 km
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River View Community Primary School

Good504 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Whit Lane Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Family Shopper / SAI (MCR) Limited0.6 km
  • Lolas Cakes and Treats0.9 km
  • Mo's Salford General Store0.9 km
  • Best One Newzealand0.1 km
  • + 39 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Bengal Balti0.9 km
  • Love Community Cafe0.9 km
  • St Sebastians Community Centre0.9 km
  • The Genuine Dining Co.0.7 km
  • New Adelphi Cafe0.9 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Central0.9 km
  • Greek Taste0.9 km
  • Ho Yee0.9 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Golden Star0.8 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Salford Masonic Hall1.0 km
  • The Bee Hive Inn0.9 km
  • Salford Arts Theatre0.8 km
  • St George's HABB Club0.6 km
  • The Priory Arms0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tesco Salford Extra0.6 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Trivelles0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salford Crescent0.5 km
  • Langworthy Metrolink1.5 km
  • Anchorage Metrolink1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • University Campus0.1 km
  • University Campus0.1 km
  • Frederick Road0.2 km
  • Frederick Road0.2 km
  • Pendleton Church0.2 km