Postcode M6 8GH 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lightoaks is £47,263 per year. The nearest station is Salford Crescent located about 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Buile Hill Park.
Lightoaks has a high 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 65 ft away from M6 8GH.
Lightoaks near M6 8GH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Salford Crescent located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Buile Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Buile Hill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bolton Road Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Bolton Road Playing Fields |
Based on 272 recent sales, the median property price is £124,995 in Pendleton & Charlestown area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £420,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £420,000 |
| Flats | 223 | £124,995 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £283,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £223,639 |
10 year median price trend in Pendleton & Charlestown
In the M6 8GH postcode area, located within Lightoaks, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M6 8GH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 180-182 Langworthy Road, Salford, M6 5PP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | California Wines | 108-110 Chandos Grove, Salford, M5 5LJ | Walking directions to California Wines |
| 0.5 mi | Scott's News | 106 Chandos Grove, Salford, M5 5LJ | Walking directions to Scott's News |
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.