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M6 8ES

Eccles Old Road

Claremont

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Overview

Postcode M6 8ES is located in a major urban area, within the Claremont 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 Ladywell (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
145
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
29.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

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

29.6%

Approximately 29.6% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 197 ft away from M6 8ES.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Ladywell (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M6 8ES
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Ladywell (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Ladywell (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Eccles (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Eccles (Manchester)
0.6 mi

Eccles (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Eccles (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
164
Population density
5,324.7 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
97
59.51%
Indian
24
14.72%
Other White
24
14.72%
Irish
5
3.07%
African
4
2.45%
Total population: 163

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
43.04%
No qualifications
32
20.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
13.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
10.13%
Level 3 (A level)
12
7.59%
Total 16+ residents: 158

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
45
39.13%
Owns outright
24
20.87%
Other social rented
20
17.39%
Social rents from council
14
12.17%
Owns with a mortgage
8
6.96%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Claremont

Median price£259,000
Price per sq ft£258
Sales (last 12 months)156
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £292K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Claremont over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£360,000£310
Semi-Detached82£280,000£295
Terraced48£227,500£232
Flats19£140,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Claremont

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Claremont.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Claremont.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Claremont.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Claremont.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Claremont in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M6 8ES
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Mar 2026Flat 12, Knowles Court, Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 8ESFlatsLeasehold£156,000
27 Feb 2026Flat 20, Knowles Court, Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 8ESFlatsLeasehold£144,000
18 Feb 2026Flat 6, Knowles Court, Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 8ESFlatsLeasehold£105,000
22 Aug 2025Flat 26, Knowles Court, Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 8ESFlatsLeasehold£113,000
20 Aug 2025Flat 37, Knowles Court, Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 8ESFlatsLeasehold£100,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M6 8ES
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryEllesmere Park High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableArbour AcademyAcademy alternative provision converter

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryAll Hallows RC High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M6 8ES

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M6 8ES
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier215 Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 8HAWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalGilda Brook Road, Salford, M30 0DXWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miBest-oneOdessa Avenue, Salford, M6 8LBWalking directions to Best-one
0.5 miLidlWest One Way, Salford, M50 1ZDWalking directions to Lidl

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 8ES, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Bates

Claremont - 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
WardClaremontE05013023
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 8ES

Is M6 8ES (Weaste & Seedley) safe?

The area around M6 8ES 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 8ES?

The median sale price around M6 8ES in Weaste & Seedley is £259,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M6 8ES?

There are 17 schools close to M6 8ES, including Ellesmere Park High School (Good), Arbour Academy and All Hallows RC High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M6 8ES?

The closest station to M6 8ES is Ladywell (Manchester Metrolink), about 641 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M6 8ES?

M6 8ES 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 8ES (Weaste & Seedley) in Parliament and on the local council?

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