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M6 8DS

Ryecroft Avenue

Weaste & Seedley

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Overview

Postcode M6 8DS is located in a major urban area, within the Weaste & Seedley ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Weaste & Seedley area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Weaste & Seedley is £42,778 per year. The nearest station is Weaste (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Buile Hill Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
145
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
54.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Weaste & Seedley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,352 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Weaste & Seedley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

54.5%

Approximately 54.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Weaste & Seedley is £42,778 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 21 ft away from M6 8DS.

Flood risk

No risk

Weaste & Seedley near M6 8DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Weaste (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M6 8DS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Weaste (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Weaste (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Ladywell (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Ladywell (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

Eccles (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Eccles (Manchester)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M6 8DS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBuile Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Buile Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
7,859.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.83(+66%)
Public order
30.42(+200%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.55(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.57(+151%)
Shoplifting
17.17(+197%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
82.46%
African
15
5.6%
Other Asian
9
3.36%
Indian
8
2.99%
Chinese
3
1.12%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
29.69%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
22.4%
Level 3 (A level)
32
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
14.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
9.9%
Total 16+ residents: 192

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
36
32.73%
Other social rented
24
21.82%
Owns with a mortgage
21
19.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.73%
Owns outright
11
10%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Weaste & Seedley

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£229
Sales (last 12 months)134
Typical range (middle 50%)£161K – £235K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £229 per square foot) in Weaste & Seedley area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £440,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Weaste & Seedley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£294,000£346
Semi-Detached23£254,000£281
Terraced70£210,000£236
Flats37£132,000£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Weaste & Seedley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weaste & Seedley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,500£95,000£172,500£105,000
2017£325,250£98,000£155,000£142,000
2018£226,000£99,950£165,000£135,000
2019£221,053£103,500£165,000£142,700
2020£235,000£115,000£190,250£149,125
2021£282,500£119,000£210,000£165,500
2022£200,000£133,250£239,000£185,000
2023£308,500£130,000£250,000£221,000
2024£325,500£123,000£235,500£205,000
2025£282,500£131,000£241,750£205,500
2026£306,500£121,500£245,000£196,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weaste & Seedley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weaste & Seedley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£155£193£122
2017£197£157£183£159
2018£225£161£187£155
2019£232£167£203£172
2020£260£173£196£175
2021£296£195£223£197
2022£282£200£259£216
2023£282£193£269£234
2024£306£211£289£234
2025£270£193£278£227
2026£346£169£292£248
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weaste & Seedley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Weaste & Seedley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M6 8DS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M6 8DS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 202535, Meadowgate Road, Salford, M6 8DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
19 Mar 202513, Whitby Avenue, Salford, M6 8BWFlatsLeasehold£147,500
16 Sept 20252, Normanton Avenue, Salford, M6 8BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
29 May 202511, Brookfield Avenue, Salford, M6 8EWTerracedFreehold£230,000
26 Sept 20253, Wortley Avenue, Salford, M6 8DBFlatsLeasehold£169,000

Schools

In the M6 8DS postcode area, located within Weaste & Seedley, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M6 8DS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryAll Hallows RC High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Luke's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableKing of KingsOther independent school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M6 8DS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M6 8DS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGo Local Extra66 Edward Avenue, Salford, M6 8DAWalking directions to Go Local Extra
0.3 miFamily Convenience Store21 Tootal Road, Salford, M5 5EGWalking directions to Family Convenience Store
0.3 miBright Corner Food & Wine216 Weaste Lane, Salford, M5 5HFWalking directions to Bright Corner Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Salford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,635
Band B£1,907
Band C£2,180
Band D£2,452
Band E£2,997
Band F£3,542
Band G£4,087
Band H£4,904

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M6 8DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Doyle

Weaste & Seedley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Rebecca Long-Bailey

Salford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSalfordE08000006
Parliamentary ConstituencySalfordE14001459
WardWeaste & SeedleyE05013036
ParishSalford, unparished areaE43000160
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Weaste & SeedleyE02001177
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 021CE01005719
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M6 8DS

Is M6 8DS (Weaste & Seedley) safe?

The area around M6 8DS records about 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near M6 8DS?

The median sale price around M6 8DS in Weaste & Seedley is £200,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M6 8DS?

There are 17 schools close to M6 8DS, including All Hallows RC High School (Good), St Luke's CofE Primary School (Good) and King of Kings (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M6 8DS?

The closest station to M6 8DS is Weaste (Manchester Metrolink), about 777 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M6 8DS?

M6 8DS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,352 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M6 8DS (Weaste & Seedley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M6 8DS is Rebecca Long-Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Doyle (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.