M6 5FN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Pendleton in Salford. Administratively it sits within Pendleton & Charlestown ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M6 5FN 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 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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. Property: With prices averaging £106k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 5FN are sourced from Output Area E00028761 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M6 5FN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M6 5FN.
261
45
£ 27,900 /yr
21%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M6 5FN 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 88% of tenure in M6 5FN — 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 5FN. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 106,000
1 sales · Mean £ 106,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
M6 5FN 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
Holy Family VA RC Primary School
Lark Hill Community Primary School
Willow Tree Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
The Albion Academy
St George's CofE Primary School
St Sebastian's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Family Shopper / SAI (MCR) Limited0.6 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, Cafe
27 nearby- Salford Loaves and Fishes0.6 km
- For the Love of Food0.6 km
- KFC0.3 km
- SALFORD VETERANS COMMUNITY CAFE0.6 km
- Home from Home Social Club0.6 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Papas Cafe0.9 km
- Yo! To Go! Salford0.3 km
- Burgerism1.0 km
- Eat Well0.9 km
- Golden Star0.3 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Tesco Salford Extra0.4 km
- Aldi0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge Hotel Salford Quays0.9 km
- Trivelles0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Ashley Brook0.8 km
- Salford Arts Theatre0.6 km
- St George's HABB Club1.0 km
- The Moorlands Sports and Social Club1.0 km
- The Priory Arms0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salford Crescent0.7 km
- Langworthy Metrolink1.1 km
- Anchorage Metrolink1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Pendleton - Mulberry Road0.0 km
- Pendleton - Loganberry Avenue0.0 km
- Pendleton - Loganberry Avenue0.1 km
- Pendleton Way0.1 km
- Salford Shopping Centre0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M65FN · Data under Open Government Licence