M6 5FJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Pendleton in Salford. Administratively it sits within Pendleton & Charlestown ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M6 5FJ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 9% — 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. 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 5FJ are sourced from Output Area E00028758 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M6 5FJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M6 5FJ.
166
50
£ 27,900 /yr
19%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M6 5FJ 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 5FJ has a significant social housing presence — 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 5FJ. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
M6 5FJ 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
The Albion Academy
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Willow Tree Primary School
St George's CofE Primary School
St Sebastian's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Admiral Casino0.2 km
- Greenhalgh's Craft Bakery Ltd0.2 km
- City Centre News0.2 km
- Cohens Chemist0.6 km
- Lucies Pantry0.4 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Burgerslut0.8 km
- Slow Boat0.2 km
- Antep Restaurant And Cafe Ltd0.1 km
- Ace of Steaks0.8 km
- Chilli0.2 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- St Sebastians Community Centre1.0 km
- Brunch Munch Cafe0.2 km
- Emmaus House0.4 km
- Salford Museum and Art Gallery Cafe0.9 km
- Speedy Products0.4 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Graystone Action Sports Academy0.8 km
- Pendleton Ex Services Social Club Ltd0.7 km
- The Bee Hive Inn0.9 km
- Salford Arts Theatre0.7 km
- St George's HABB Club0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- Tesco Salford Extra0.4 km
- Lidl0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Trivelles0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salford Crescent0.6 km
- Langworthy Metrolink1.3 km
- Anchorage Metrolink1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Salford Shopping Centre0.1 km
- Salford Shopping Centre0.1 km
- Hankinson Way0.1 km
- Pendleton Way0.1 km
- Pendleton Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M65FJ · Data under Open Government Licence