Postcode Analysis Salford, North West

M6 5GL House Prices & Local Information

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

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

286

cake
Avg Age

31

payments
Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

work
Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: M6 5GL 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.

shieldSafety
10/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
favoriteHealth
10/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
psychology

Area Character

M6 5GL has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M6 5GL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Langworthy Park in Salford. Administratively it sits within Weaste & Seedley ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M6 5GL is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Salford. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

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 5GL are sourced from Output Area E00028623 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M6 5GL. The average age is 30.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.1%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean21.7%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

school Local Schools

P

Willow Tree Primary School

Good500 pupils0.2 km
P

Lark Hill Community Primary School

Good530 pupils0.4 km
P

Holy Family VA RC Primary School

Outstanding242 pupils0.6 km
S

AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

Requires Improvement294 pupils0.9 km
A

The New Broadwalk PRU

Requires Improvement11 pupils1.0 km
P

St Paul's CofE Primary School

Inadequate234 pupils1.0 km
S

Oasis Academy MediaCityUK

Good874 pupils1.1 km
P

St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good429 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Alex's Off Licence0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • California Wines0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
  • + 40 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Ashley Brook0.1 km
  • Chandos Sports and Social Club0.5 km
  • Marble Tap Room0.6 km
  • Salford Arts Theatre0.8 km
  • The Moorlands Sports and Social Club0.3 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Admiral Casino0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Karahi Wok0.3 km
  • Loaves and Fishes0.8 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
  • + 17 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Salford Extra0.8 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Ace of Steaks0.3 km
  • Caribbean Nice & Tasty0.6 km
  • Chandos Grove Chippy0.5 km
  • Deluxe Pizza / Seoul Chikin / Flip The Bird0.3 km
  • Dessert Heaven0.4 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Hotel Salford Quays0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Langworthy Metrolink0.4 km
  • Weaste Metrolink0.9 km
  • Broadway Metrolink1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Liverpool Street0.1 km
  • Littlewood Street0.1 km
  • Liverpool Street0.1 km
  • Langworthy Road0.1 km
  • Langworthy Metrolink Station East Entrance0.2 km