M6 5EW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Pendleton in Salford. Administratively it sits within Pendleton & Charlestown ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M6 5EW is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 5EW are sourced from Output Area E00028752 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M6 5EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M6 5EW.
279
35
£ 27,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M6 5EW 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
Social renting makes up 86% of tenure in M6 5EW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 5EW. 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 2025-09)
M6 5EW has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are 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
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre
Willow Tree Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Family Shopper / SAI (MCR) Limited0.2 km
- Fazz News and Post Office1.0 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
- The Beer Pump0.9 km
- Value Choice1.0 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Holiday Inn (Manchester West)0.9 km
- Travelodge Hotel Salford Quays0.9 km
- Trivelles0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Salford Masonic Hall0.7 km
- Union Tavern0.8 km
- Salford Arts Theatre0.5 km
- The Priory Arms0.7 km
- The Winston0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Salford Loaves and Fishes0.7 km
- For the Love of Food0.7 km
- KFC0.6 km
- SALFORD VETERANS COMMUNITY CAFE0.8 km
- Maida Grill House (Goodfillas)0.9 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Yo! To Go! Salford0.8 km
- Grill Manchester0.9 km
- Golden Star0.8 km
- Slow Boat0.6 km
- Pizzology0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco Salford Extra0.8 km
- Aldi0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salford Crescent0.2 km
- Langworthy Metrolink1.4 km
- Anchorage Metrolink1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Frederick Road0.1 km
- Frederick Road0.1 km
- Frederick Road0.2 km
- Cross Lane0.2 km
- CROSS LANE - CHURCHILL WAY0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M65EW · Data under Open Government Licence