M6 5FW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pendleton Way, 0.2km from Pendleton in Salford. Administratively it sits within Pendleton & Charlestown ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
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 5FW are sourced from Output Area E00028762 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENDLETON WAY, M6 5FW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENDLETON WAY, M6 5FW.
148
47
£ 31,200 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M6 5FW 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
At 82% private renter occupancy, M6 5FW is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M6 5FW. The average age is 46.7. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
M6 5FW 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
Holy Family VA RC Primary School
The New Broadwalk PRU
Lark Hill Community Primary School
Willow Tree Primary School
The Albion Academy
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St George's CofE Primary School
Buile Hill Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Admiral Casino0.2 km
- Greenhalgh's Craft Bakery Ltd0.2 km
- Alex's Off Licence0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Burgerslut0.5 km
- Roots1.0 km
- Slow Boat0.5 km
- Ace of Steaks0.5 km
- Chandos Grove Chippy1.0 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Trivelles0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Ashley Brook0.8 km
- Chandos Sports and Social Club1.0 km
- Salford Arts Theatre0.7 km
- St George's HABB Club0.9 km
- The Moorlands Sports and Social Club0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Admiral Casino0.2 km
- City Cafe0.8 km
- Coffee Rules0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Hub Cafe and Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Salford Extra0.2 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Aldi0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salford Crescent0.9 km
- Langworthy Metrolink1.1 km
- Weaste Metrolink1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Pendleton Way0.0 km
- Pendleton Way (Northbound)0.1 km
- Pendleton Bus Station0.1 km
- Salford Shopping Centre0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M65FW · Data under Open Government Licence