Postcode M6 7AW is located in a major urban area, within the Pendleton & Charlestown ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Lightoaks area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lightoaks is £47,263 per year. The nearest station is Weaste (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Buile Hill Park.
Lightoaks has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,800 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Lightoaks has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lightoaks is £47,263 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 226 ft away from M6 7AW.
Lightoaks near M6 7AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Weaste (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Weaste (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Weaste (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Langworthy (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Langworthy (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 1 mi | Salford Crescent | N/A | Walking directions to Salford Crescent |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Buile Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Buile Hill Park |
| 0.3 mi | Bolton Road Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Bolton Road Playing Fields |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £191,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Pendleton & Charlestown area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,666 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £421,250 | £344 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £286,000 | £317 |
| Terraced | 25 | £239,500 | £255 |
| Flats | 37 | £130,000 | £193 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £104,738 | £147,500 | £124,995 |
| 2017 | £228,700 | £87,500 | £151,995 | £123,995 |
| 2018 | £237,500 | £89,995 | £179,995 | £142,995 |
| 2019 | £245,000 | £105,000 | £195,995 | £151,995 |
| 2020 | £282,495 | £114,250 | £225,498 | £135,000 |
| 2021 | £329,950 | £108,248 | £233,748 | £199,995 |
| 2022 | £284,995 | £123,250 | £252,995 | £249,950 |
| 2023 | £394,950 | £133,500 | £309,951 | £274,950 |
| 2024 | £362,400 | £124,995 | £280,000 | £194,000 |
| 2025 | £421,250 | £124,995 | £283,000 | £235,000 |
| 2026 | — | £120,000 | £306,250 | £240,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £140 | £167 | £159 |
| 2017 | £194 | £142 | £180 | £143 |
| 2018 | £205 | £310 | £190 | £191 |
| 2019 | £239 | £169 | £236 | £204 |
| 2020 | £246 | £172 | £247 | £160 |
| 2021 | £274 | £293 | £255 | £265 |
| 2022 | £286 | £221 | £279 | £279 |
| 2023 | £328 | £219 | £296 | £310 |
| 2024 | £333 | £217 | £304 | £250 |
| 2025 | £344 | £204 | £292 | £266 |
| 2026 | — | £187 | £313 | £221 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M6 7AW.
In the M6 7AW postcode area, located within Lightoaks, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M6 7AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Pendleton Way, Salford, M6 5JG | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Heywood Way, Salford, M6 5JT | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 180-182 Langworthy Road, Salford, M6 5PP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Ogórek | Pendleton Way, Salford, M6 5HS | Walking directions to Ogórek |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | Salford, M6 5HU | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Salford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M6 7AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daryl Stone-Shaw
Pendleton & Charlestown - Elected 7 May 2026
Rebecca Long-Bailey
Salford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M6 7AW records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, burglary and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around M6 7AW in Lightoaks is £191,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to M6 7AW, including Buile Hill Academy (Requires improvement), Holy Family VA RC Primary School (Outstanding) and Salford City College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M6 7AW is Weaste (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,350 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M6 7AW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,800 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M6 7AW is Rebecca Long-Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Daryl Stone-Shaw (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.