Postcode Analysis Salford, North West

M6 5FL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M6 5FL.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 27,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: M6 5FL 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.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

M6 5FL has a significant social housing presence — 94% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M6 5FL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Wallness in Salford. Administratively it sits within Pendleton & Charlestown ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M6 5FL is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

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 5FL are sourced from Output Area E00028769 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M6 5FL. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.1%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean11.0%
Other / Mixed8.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 8%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

school Local Schools

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The New Broadwalk PRU

Requires Improvement11 pupils0.3 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Inadequate234 pupils0.5 km
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Lark Hill Community Primary School

Good530 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Family VA RC Primary School

Outstanding242 pupils1.0 km
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Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre

Good446 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good198 pupils1.0 km
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The Albion Academy

Requires Improvement841 pupils1.1 km
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St Philip's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Family Shopper / SAI (MCR) Limited0.1 km
  • Fazz News and Post Office0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.7 km
  • The Beer Pump0.9 km
  • Jet Petrol Station1.0 km
  • + 30 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Holiday Inn (Manchester West)0.7 km
  • Travelodge Hotel Salford Quays0.8 km
  • Trivelles0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Salford Masonic Hall0.6 km
  • Union Tavern0.7 km
  • Salford Arts Theatre0.5 km
  • The Priory Arms0.8 km
  • The Winston0.4 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Salford Loaves and Fishes0.8 km
  • For the Love of Food0.8 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • SALFORD VETERANS COMMUNITY CAFE0.9 km
  • Maida Grill House (Goodfillas)0.7 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Yo! To Go! Salford0.9 km
  • Grill Manchester0.7 km
  • Master Yiu Chippy1.0 km
  • Golden Star0.8 km
  • Slow Boat0.7 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tesco Salford Extra0.9 km
  • Aldi0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salford Crescent0.2 km
  • Langworthy Metrolink1.4 km
  • Anchorage Metrolink1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Cross Lane0.0 km
  • CROSS LANE - CHURCHILL WAY0.1 km
  • Broad Street0.1 km
  • Cross Lane0.1 km
  • Cross Lane0.1 km