M6 5BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Broad Street, 0.4km from Pendleton in Salford. Administratively it sits within Pendleton & Charlestown ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M6 5BY is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — 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: Average house prices are around £325k. 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 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00172996 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROAD STREET, M6 5BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROAD STREET, M6 5BY.
151
38
£ 27,900 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M6 5BY 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
With 49% social renting, M6 5BY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 5BY. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
Terraced
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
M6 5BY 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
The Albion Academy
Holy Family VA RC Primary School
Lark Hill Community Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St George's CofE Primary School
St Sebastian's RC Primary School
Willow Tree Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Whit Lane Convenience Store1.0 km
- Family Shopper / SAI (MCR) Limited0.6 km
- Lolas Cakes and Treats0.9 km
- Mo's Salford General Store1.0 km
- Best One Newzealand0.1 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Bengal Balti1.0 km
- Love Community Cafe1.0 km
- St Sebastians Community Centre0.9 km
- Home from Home Social Club1.0 km
- Rainbow Haven1.0 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Central1.0 km
- Greek Taste1.0 km
- Ho Yee0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Golden Star0.7 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Salford Masonic Hall1.0 km
- The Bee Hive Inn1.0 km
- Salford Arts Theatre0.8 km
- St George's HABB Club0.7 km
- The Priory Arms0.3 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Tesco Salford Extra0.6 km
- Aldi0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Trivelles0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salford Crescent0.5 km
- Langworthy Metrolink1.5 km
- Anchorage Metrolink1.8 km
Bus Stops
- University Campus0.1 km
- University Campus0.1 km
- Frederick Road0.2 km
- Frederick Road0.2 km
- Frederick Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M65BY · Data under Open Government Licence