M6 — SALFORD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in M6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in M6 is £237,889, which is 38% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in M6 cost 17.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in M6 have risen 3.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£373,413	81
Semi-detached	£269,807	441
Terraced	£218,266	794
Flat	£127,156	400
All types	£237,889	1754

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in M6

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, M6 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in M6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

M6 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
King of Kings	Other	Not inspected	mi
Light Oaks Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Summerville Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Light Oaks Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St George's CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

294,348

Population

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

25.0%

Private rent

25.0%

Social rent

25.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in M6 are 305.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

305.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

76%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in M6 is collected by Salford. The Band D rate is £2,214/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

M6 — SALFORD

Area Summary

M6 (SALFORD) offers affordable property prices (£237,889, 17% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (305 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SALFORD

£218K

▼ 14.5% YoY

SALFORD

£297K

▲ 6.3% YoY

MANCHESTER

£224K

▼ 12.8% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in M6?

The average house price in M6 (SALFORD) is £237,889, based on 1754 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 17% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.7% over the past year.

Is M6 a safe area to live?

Crime in M6 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in M6?

There are 14 schools in or near M6. 14% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in M6?

Council tax in M6 is collected by Salford. The Band D rate is £2,214 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in M6?

The average broadband download speed in M6 is 305 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 76%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in M6 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in M6 are owner-occupied. 25% are privately rented and 25% are social housing. The total population is approximately 294,348.