M6 5BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Broad Street, 0.2km from Pendleton in Salford. Administratively it sits within Pendleton & Charlestown ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M6 5BZ is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of just 25, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 6% — 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 £245k. 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 5BZ are sourced from Output Area E00172998 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROAD STREET, M6 5BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROAD STREET, M6 5BZ.
586
25
£ 27,900 /yr
12%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M6 5BZ 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
M6 5BZ has a significant social housing presence — 70% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M6 5BZ. The average age is 24.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 184,250
2 sales · Mean £ 184,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
M6 5BZ 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
St George's CofE Primary School
St Sebastian's RC Primary School
Lark Hill Community Primary School
Willow Tree Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Admiral Casino0.3 km
- Greenhalgh's Craft Bakery Ltd0.3 km
- Whit Lane Convenience Store0.8 km
- Andy's Off Licence0.9 km
- Best One Newzealand0.3 km
- + 42 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Burgerslut0.9 km
- Slow Boat0.0 km
- Central0.9 km
- Greek Taste1.0 km
- Ho Yee0.8 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Bengal Balti0.9 km
- Love Community Cafe1.0 km
- St Sebastians Community Centre0.7 km
- Home from Home Social Club0.9 km
- Rainbow Haven0.9 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Tesco Salford Extra0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Graystone Action Sports Academy1.0 km
- Pendleton Ex Services Social Club Ltd0.8 km
- The Bee Hive Inn0.7 km
- Salford Arts Theatre0.9 km
- St George's HABB Club0.5 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Trivelles0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salford Crescent0.7 km
- Langworthy Metrolink1.5 km
- Anchorage Metrolink1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Pendleton Church0.0 km
- Pendleton Church0.1 km
- Pendleton Church0.1 km
- Cobden Street0.2 km
- Salford Shopping Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M65BZ · Data under Open Government Licence