M6 5FG 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 5FG is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 86% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Salford.
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 5FG are sourced from Output Area E00028764 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M6 5FG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M6 5FG.
144
38
£ 27,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M6 5FG 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 86% social renting, M6 5FG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 5FG. The average age is 38.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
M6 5FG 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
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Willow Tree Primary School
The Albion Academy
St George's CofE Primary School
St Sebastian's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Admiral Casino0.2 km
- Greenhalgh's Craft Bakery Ltd0.2 km
- City Centre News0.2 km
- Cohens Chemist0.6 km
- Lucies Pantry0.3 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge Hotel Salford Quays1.0 km
- Trivelles0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Burgerslut0.7 km
- Roots1.0 km
- Slow Boat0.4 km
- Antep Restaurant And Cafe Ltd0.2 km
- Eat Well1.0 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Graystone Action Sports Academy0.8 km
- Pendleton Ex Services Social Club Ltd0.7 km
- Ashley Brook0.9 km
- Salford Arts Theatre0.6 km
- St George's HABB Club0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Brunch Munch Cafe0.2 km
- Emmaus House0.3 km
- Food Cycle Salford Langworthy0.9 km
- Langworthy Cornerstone Chimney Pots Cafe0.9 km
- Salford Museum and Art Gallery Cafe0.9 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.2 km
- Tesco Salford Extra0.4 km
- Lidl0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salford Crescent0.6 km
- Langworthy Metrolink1.2 km
- Anchorage Metrolink1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Pendleton - Loganberry Avenue0.0 km
- Pendleton - Mulberry Road0.1 km
- Pendleton - Loganberry Avenue0.1 km
- Salford Shopping Centre0.1 km
- Pendleton Way0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M65FG · Data under Open Government Licence