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About

Lightoaks is a residential area located in the Salford district of Greater Manchester. It is situated near the University of Salford's Peel Park campus and is bordered by the A6 and the River Irwell. The housing consists primarily of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, alongside some modern apartment developments.

The area is directly adjacent to Peel Park, one of the first publicly funded parks in the country. The park's historic layout and mature trees provide a green space for the local community. The presence of the university influences the local amenities, with several shops and services catering to a student population.

Area overview

On average Lightoaks has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lightoaks is £47,263 per year. There are 4 schools in Lightoaks: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lightoaks is home to around 5,722 people, with a population density of about 5,628.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lightoaks Population
5,722
Population density
5,628.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.64(-34%)
Burglary
10.84(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.61(-48%)
Vehicle crime
9.44(+57%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.44(+5%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,635
81.03%
Other White
235
4.11%
Pakistani
206
3.6%
African
118
2.06%
Irish
82
1.43%
Total population: 5,720

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,773
36.52%
Level 3 (A level)
938
19.32%
No qualifications
773
15.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
622
12.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
383
7.89%
Total 16+ residents: 4,855

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
818
34.97%
Owns with a mortgage
810
34.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
510
21.8%
Other social rented
122
5.22%
Other forms of private rent
47
2.01%
Total households: 2,339

Property prices in Lightoaks

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Lightoaks area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £490,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lightoaks in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lightoaks over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£310,000
Flats3£135,000
Semi-Detached28£276,750
Terraced30£205,000

10 years median price trend in Lightoaks

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lightoaks.

All postcodes in Lightoaks

M68EP

Keystone Close

M67FT

Doveleys Road

M67GP

Claremont Road

M67DW

Castleway

M67EJ

Churchfield Road

M67RB

Crosby Road

M67RF

Alresford Road

M68NP

Moorville Road

M67FS

Trenant Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.