Postcode Analysis Salford, North West

M6 5DS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

148

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 31,200 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M6 5DS 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 5DS is a high-turnover rental hub — with 82% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Average age 47 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area.

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

M6 5DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Pendleton in Salford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Pendleton & Charlestown ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.

Day-to-day life in M6 5DS has the character of a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

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 5DS are sourced from Output Area E00028762 (shared with 23 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 5DS. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.7%
Asian / British Asian12.8%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 7%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

M6 5DS 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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Holy Family VA RC Primary School

Outstanding242 pupils0.3 km
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The New Broadwalk PRU

Requires Improvement11 pupils0.4 km
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Lark Hill Community Primary School

Good530 pupils0.7 km
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Willow Tree Primary School

Good500 pupils0.8 km
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The Albion Academy

Requires Improvement841 pupils0.8 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good224 pupils0.9 km
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St Sebastian's RC Primary School

Good232 pupils1.0 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Inadequate234 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Family Shopper / SAI (MCR) Limited0.8 km
  • Heron Foods0.2 km
  • The Beer Pump0.4 km
  • Alex's Off Licence0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • + 34 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Salford Loaves and Fishes0.4 km
  • For the Love of Food0.4 km
  • KFC0.1 km
  • SALFORD VETERANS COMMUNITY CAFE0.4 km
  • Admiral Casino0.1 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Yo! To Go! Salford0.2 km
  • Ace of Steaks0.7 km
  • Chilli0.3 km
  • Deluxe Pizza / Seoul Chikin / Flip The Bird0.7 km
  • Dessert Heaven0.6 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Trivelles0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Ashley Brook0.9 km
  • Salford Arts Theatre0.8 km
  • St George's HABB Club0.8 km
  • The Priory Arms0.4 km
  • The Winston0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Salford Extra0.2 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Aldi0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salford Crescent0.8 km
  • Langworthy Metrolink1.3 km
  • Weaste Metrolink1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Salford Shopping Centre0.0 km
  • Pendleton Way0.0 km
  • Pendleton Way0.0 km
  • Salford Shopping Centre0.0 km
  • Salford Shopping Centre0.0 km