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Lightoaks

England / North West / Salford / Lightoaks

About

Lightoaks is a residential area in Salford, located near the border with Manchester. The neighborhood consists mainly of terraced and semi-detached houses, with some low-rise apartment buildings. It is close to major roads like the A6 and Regent Road, providing easy access to Manchester city center and surrounding areas. Local amenities include small convenience stores, takeaways, and a few pubs, catering to everyday needs.

The area is served by several bus routes, connecting it to Salford Central and Manchester. Lightoaks Park offers green space for recreation, with a playground and open areas. Nearby schools include Light Oaks Junior School and St. Clement's Church of England Primary School. The neighborhood has a mix of long-term residents and younger renters, drawn by its affordability and proximity to the city. Industrial estates and commercial developments are situated on the outskirts, balancing residential and light industrial use.

Area overview

On average Lightoaks has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 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 of residents in Lightoaks is £44,200 per year. There are 4 schools in Lightoaks: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 52 recent sales, the median property price is £254,000 in Lightoaks area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £490,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£341,200
Flats4£134,000
Semi-Detached21£267,000
Terraced23£205,000

10 years price trend in Lightoaks

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.