Postcode Analysis Salford, North West

M6 5ER House Prices & Local Information

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

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

261

cake
Avg Age

45

payments
Avg Income

£ 27,900 /yr

work
Employed

21%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: M6 5ER 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.

shieldSafety
10/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
9/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
psychology

Area Character

M6 5ER has a significant social housing presence — 88% 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.

shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M6 5ER is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Pendleton in Salford. Administratively it sits within Pendleton & Charlestown ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M6 5ER is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Salford. Full-time employment stands at 10% — 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 5ER are sourced from Output Area E00028761 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M6 5ER. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.0%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean24.0%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

21%Active
FT: 10%
Unemployed: 4%
lightbulb

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 5ER 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

A

The New Broadwalk PRU

Requires Improvement11 pupils0.3 km
P

Lark Hill Community Primary School

Good530 pupils0.4 km
P

Holy Family VA RC Primary School

Outstanding242 pupils0.5 km
P

St Paul's CofE Primary School

Inadequate234 pupils0.7 km
P

Willow Tree Primary School

Good500 pupils0.8 km
S

The Albion Academy

Requires Improvement841 pupils1.0 km
P

St George's CofE Primary School

Good224 pupils1.2 km
P

St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good198 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Family Shopper / SAI (MCR) Limited0.5 km
  • Fazz News and Post Office0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.2 km
  • The Beer Pump0.4 km
  • Aqta Trading Ltd0.9 km
  • + 37 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Salford Loaves and Fishes0.6 km
  • For the Love of Food0.6 km
  • KFC0.3 km
  • SALFORD VETERANS COMMUNITY CAFE0.7 km
  • Home from Home Social Club0.6 km
  • + 22 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Papas Cafe0.9 km
  • Yo! To Go! Salford0.4 km
  • Burgerism1.0 km
  • Eat Well0.9 km
  • Golden Star0.4 km
  • + 29 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Tesco Salford Extra0.5 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge Hotel Salford Quays0.9 km
  • Trivelles0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Ashley Brook0.9 km
  • Salford Arts Theatre0.5 km
  • St George's HABB Club1.0 km
  • The Priory Arms0.6 km
  • The Winston0.1 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salford Crescent0.6 km
  • Langworthy Metrolink1.1 km
  • Anchorage Metrolink1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Pendleton - Mulberry Road0.1 km
  • Pendleton - Loganberry Avenue0.1 km
  • Paddington Close0.1 km
  • Pendleton - Loganberry Avenue0.1 km
  • Paddington Close0.1 km