Postcode M6 7WQ 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% 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 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 low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,499 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Lightoaks has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 108 ft away from M6 7WQ.
Lightoaks near M6 7WQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lightoaks Park | Large | Walking directions to Lightoaks Park |
| 0.1 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 7WQ.
In the M6 7WQ 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 7WQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 7WQ, 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 7WQ records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 7WQ in Lightoaks is £259,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to M6 7WQ, including St Luke's RC Primary School (Good), St John's CofE Primary School (Good) and Light Oaks Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
M6 7WQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,499 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 7WQ 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.