M6 5EQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Pendleton in Salford. Administratively it sits within Pendleton & Charlestown ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M6 5EQ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 86% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Salford. Full-time employment stands at 24% — 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 5EQ are sourced from Output Area E00028752 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M6 5EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M6 5EQ.
279
35
£ 27,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M6 5EQ 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 5EQ has a significant social housing presence — 86% 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 5EQ. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
M6 5EQ 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
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Lark Hill Community Primary School
Holy Family VA RC Primary School
The Albion Academy
Willow Tree Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Vitamin- Shop0.8 km
- City Centre News0.5 km
- Lucies Pantry0.7 km
- Tesco Petrol Station0.8 km
- Value Choice1.0 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Chartwells at SALFOOD Bar0.7 km
- Graystone Action Sports Academy0.5 km
- The Old Pint Pot1.0 km
- Union Tavern0.9 km
- Salford Masonic Hall0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Brunch Munch Cafe0.6 km
- Emmaus House0.7 km
- Salford Museum and Art Gallery Cafe0.6 km
- Speedy Products0.6 km
- Maida Grill House (Goodfillas)0.9 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Tesco Salford Extra0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Antep Restaurant And Cafe Ltd0.5 km
- Grill Manchester0.9 km
- Pizzology0.9 km
- Slow Boat0.5 km
- Golden Star0.7 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Holiday Inn (Manchester West)0.9 km
- Travelodge Hotel Salford Quays0.9 km
- Trivelles0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salford Crescent0.3 km
- Langworthy Metrolink1.4 km
- Anchorage Metrolink1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Frederick Road0.1 km
- Frederick Road0.1 km
- Frederick Road0.1 km
- University Campus0.2 km
- Cross Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M65EQ · Data under Open Government Licence