Postcode M6 7RQ is located in a major urban area, within the Claremont ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Lightoaks area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Eccles (Manchester), about 1.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lightoaks Park.
Lightoaks has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,417 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Lightoaks has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M6 7RQ.
Lightoaks near M6 7RQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Eccles (Manchester) located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lightoaks Park | Large | Walking directions to Lightoaks Park |
| 0.3 mi | Oakwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Oakwood Park |
Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £259,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Claremont area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £745,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £360,000 | £310 |
| Semi-Detached | 82 | £280,000 | £295 |
| Terraced | 48 | £227,500 | £232 |
| Flats | 19 | £140,000 | £232 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £273,250 | £92,750 | £175,000 | £122,500 |
| 2017 | £238,750 | £100,000 | £174,750 | £127,000 |
| 2018 | £272,498 | £110,000 | £190,500 | £133,000 |
| 2019 | £284,995 | £121,250 | £214,000 | £141,000 |
| 2020 | £228,500 | £121,000 | £205,000 | £164,800 |
| 2021 | £305,000 | £120,000 | £234,000 | £195,000 |
| 2022 | £355,000 | £135,000 | £270,000 | £210,000 |
| 2023 | £348,000 | £122,500 | £260,000 | £190,000 |
| 2024 | £320,000 | £135,975 | £255,000 | £223,250 |
| 2025 | £356,200 | £140,000 | £275,000 | £225,000 |
| 2026 | — | £135,000 | £292,000 | £206,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £215 | £144 | £179 | £136 |
| 2017 | £200 | £172 | £182 | £142 |
| 2018 | £254 | £176 | £202 | £153 |
| 2019 | £276 | £206 | £213 | £157 |
| 2020 | £209 | £189 | £207 | £176 |
| 2021 | £260 | £191 | £246 | £196 |
| 2022 | £328 | £215 | £283 | £217 |
| 2023 | £332 | £222 | £276 | £216 |
| 2024 | £298 | £228 | £282 | £230 |
| 2025 | £315 | £236 | £289 | £232 |
| 2026 | — | £219 | £306 | £237 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M6 7RQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug 2025 | 10, Godfrey Road, Salford, M6 7QP | Other | Freehold | £790,000 | |
| 03 Sept 2025 | 32, Helena Street, Salford, M6 7RP | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 28, Helena Street, Salford, M6 7RP | Terraced | Freehold | £128,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 72, Park Lane, Salford, M6 7NP | Terraced | Freehold | £286,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 17, New Herbert Street, Salford, M6 7RW | Terraced | Freehold | £187,000 |
In the M6 7RQ postcode area, located within Lightoaks, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M6 7RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 389 Bolton Road, Salford, M6 7NJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Best-one | Odessa Avenue, Salford, M6 8LB | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 7RQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Bates
Claremont - Elected 7 May 2026
Rebecca Long-Bailey
Salford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M6 7RQ records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 7RQ in Lightoaks is £259,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to M6 7RQ, including St Luke's RC Primary School (Good), St John's CofE Primary School (Good) and Light Oaks Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
M6 7RQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,417 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 7RQ is Rebecca Long-Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Bates (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.