M6 5BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gerrard Street, 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 5BT is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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. Property: Average house prices are around £227k. 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 5BT are sourced from Output Area E00172996 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GERRARD STREET, M6 5BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GERRARD STREET, M6 5BT.
151
38
£ 27,900 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M6 5BT 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 49% of tenure in M6 5BT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M6 5BT. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 227,000
1 sales · Mean £ 227,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
M6 5BT 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.
school Local Schools
The New Broadwalk PRU
The Albion Academy
Holy Family VA RC Primary School
Lark Hill Community Primary School
St George's CofE Primary School
St Sebastian's RC Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
River View Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Whit Lane Convenience Store0.9 km
- Family Shopper / SAI (MCR) Limited0.6 km
- Lolas Cakes and Treats0.8 km
- Mo's Salford General Store0.9 km
- Best One Newzealand0.1 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Bengal Balti0.9 km
- Love Community Cafe0.9 km
- St Sebastians Community Centre0.9 km
- The Genuine Dining Co.0.6 km
- New Adelphi Cafe1.0 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Central0.9 km
- Greek Taste0.9 km
- Ho Yee0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Golden Star0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco Salford Extra0.6 km
- Aldi0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Bee Hive Inn0.9 km
- Salford Arts Theatre0.9 km
- St George's HABB Club0.6 km
- The Priory Arms0.3 km
- The Winston0.5 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Trivelles0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salford Crescent0.5 km
- Langworthy Metrolink1.6 km
- Anchorage Metrolink1.9 km
Bus Stops
- University Campus0.1 km
- University Campus0.2 km
- Pendleton Church0.2 km
- Frederick Road0.3 km
- Frederick Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M65BT · Data under Open Government Licence