Postcode M6 8EP 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 11 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 6.1% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 240 ft away from M6 8EP.
Lightoaks near M6 8EP 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Weaste (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Weaste (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Langworthy (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Langworthy (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M6 8EP.
In the M6 8EP postcode area, located within Lightoaks, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M6 8EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | Pendleton Way, Salford, M6 5JG | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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 8EP, 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 8EP 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 8EP in Lightoaks is £191,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to M6 8EP, including Buile Hill Academy (Requires improvement), Salford City College (Good) and Summerville Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M6 8EP is Weaste (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,305 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M6 8EP 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 8EP 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.