M6 5GL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Langworthy Park in Salford. Administratively it sits within Weaste & Seedley ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M6 5GL is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Salford. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
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 5GL are sourced from Output Area E00028623 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M6 5GL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M6 5GL.
286
31
£ 35,800 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M6 5GL 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 5GL has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M6 5GL. The average age is 30.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
school Local Schools
Willow Tree Primary School
Lark Hill Community Primary School
Holy Family VA RC Primary School
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK
The New Broadwalk PRU
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
St Luke's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Alex's Off Licence0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- California Wines0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Ashley Brook0.1 km
- Chandos Sports and Social Club0.5 km
- Marble Tap Room0.6 km
- Salford Arts Theatre0.8 km
- The Moorlands Sports and Social Club0.3 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Admiral Casino0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Karahi Wok0.3 km
- Loaves and Fishes0.8 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Salford Extra0.8 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Lidl0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Ace of Steaks0.3 km
- Caribbean Nice & Tasty0.6 km
- Chandos Grove Chippy0.5 km
- Deluxe Pizza / Seoul Chikin / Flip The Bird0.3 km
- Dessert Heaven0.4 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Hotel Salford Quays0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langworthy Metrolink0.4 km
- Weaste Metrolink0.9 km
- Broadway Metrolink1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Liverpool Street0.1 km
- Littlewood Street0.1 km
- Liverpool Street0.1 km
- Langworthy Road0.1 km
- Langworthy Metrolink Station East Entrance0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M65GL · Data under Open Government Licence