M6 5DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Holcombe Close, 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 5DT is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Salford.
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 5DT are sourced from Output Area E00181575 (shared with 48 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLCOMBE CLOSE, M6 5DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLCOMBE CLOSE, M6 5DT.
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£ 27,900 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M6 5DT 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 5DT has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M6 5DT. The average age is 29.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
school Local Schools
Lark Hill Community Primary School
The New Broadwalk PRU
Holy Family VA RC Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Willow Tree Primary School
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
St Joseph's RC Primary School
The Albion Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Family Shopper / SAI (MCR) Limited0.5 km
- Fazz News and Post Office0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
- The Beer Pump0.5 km
- Aqta Trading Ltd0.7 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Salford Loaves and Fishes0.8 km
- For the Love of Food0.8 km
- KFC0.5 km
- SALFORD VETERANS COMMUNITY CAFE0.8 km
- Home from Home Social Club0.6 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Papas Cafe0.8 km
- Yo! To Go! Salford0.5 km
- Burgerism0.8 km
- Eat Well0.7 km
- Golden Star0.4 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Tesco Salford Extra0.6 km
- Aldi0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge Hotel Salford Quays0.7 km
- Trivelles0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Ashley Brook0.8 km
- Salford Arts Theatre0.4 km
- The Moorlands Sports and Social Club0.9 km
- The Priory Arms0.7 km
- The Winston0.1 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salford Crescent0.7 km
- Langworthy Metrolink1.0 km
- Anchorage Metrolink1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Paddington Close0.1 km
- Paddington Close0.1 km
- Pendleton - Mulberry Road0.2 km
- Pendleton - Loganberry Avenue0.2 km
- Salford Shopping Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M65DT · Data under Open Government Licence