M6 5FD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Briar Hill Way, 0.1km from Pendleton in Salford. Administratively it sits within Pendleton & Charlestown ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.
For renters and young professionals, M6 5FD offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 5FD are sourced from Output Area E00028762 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIAR HILL WAY, M6 5FD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIAR HILL WAY, M6 5FD.
148
47
£ 31,200 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M6 5FD 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 5FD is a high-turnover rental hub — with 82% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Average age 47 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M6 5FD. 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 5FD 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
St Sebastian's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Family Shopper / SAI (MCR) Limited0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.1 km
- The Beer Pump0.3 km
- Alex's Off Licence0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Salford Loaves and Fishes0.5 km
- For the Love of Food0.5 km
- KFC0.2 km
- SALFORD VETERANS COMMUNITY CAFE0.5 km
- Admiral Casino0.2 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Yo! To Go! Salford0.2 km
- Ace of Steaks0.6 km
- Chilli0.4 km
- Deluxe Pizza / Seoul Chikin / Flip The Bird0.6 km
- Dessert Heaven0.6 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Trivelles0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Ashley Brook0.9 km
- Salford Arts Theatre0.7 km
- St George's HABB Club0.9 km
- The Moorlands Sports and Social Club1.0 km
- The Priory Arms0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Salford Extra0.2 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Aldi0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salford Crescent0.8 km
- Langworthy Metrolink1.2 km
- Weaste Metrolink1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Pendleton Bus Station0.0 km
- Salford Shopping Centre0.0 km
- Pendleton Bus Station0.0 km
- Salford Shopping Centre0.1 km
- Salford Shopping Centre0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M65FD · Data under Open Government Licence