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M6 8QY Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Salford

High crime rate10/10

Violent Crime

Lower-income area 2.2/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 2/10England
Median sold price£265kM6 sample - 90 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for England
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area86.9%Average for England82.2%
Significant presencewhite other, black african, white irish
Immediate area13.5%Average for England
Main religionChristian
Immediate area46.6%Average for England
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area7,691Average for England3,535
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area69.5%Average for England60.4%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area40.5%Average for England61.8%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area67.8%Average for England

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied40.5% dominant

Owned40.5%
Private rent36.4%
Social rent21.9%

Plenty of well-rated schools 12 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Child-friendly activities nearby 1 matched

GKR Karate SalfordAges 5-99 · 174 Langworthy Road · 591 m
Sports

Planning & local change

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Many local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks14street disruption
HMO licences503shared housing

About M6 8QY: area rating, property, schools and local change

M6 8QY is a postcode in Claremont, Salford, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near M6 8QY, then scores the surrounding small area 23/100 - bottom 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around M6 8QY are property market signals and jobs, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for M6 8QY is based on Salford 023 Census 2021. It covers 7,023 residents, 7,691 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 32, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 41% owner-occupied, 36% privately rented, 22% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.

For property prices near M6 8QY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the M6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £265k from 90 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near M6 8QY can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near M6 8QY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around M6 8QY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 503 HMO licences, 14 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.

FAQ

Common questions about M6 8QY

Is M6 8QY a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 23/100 (bottom 1% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near M6 8QY?

Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near M6 8QY?

12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

Are there kids clubs or activities near M6 8QY?

LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.

What demographics are available for M6 8QY?

LocaleIQ matched M6 8QY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in M6 8QY?

The latest median sold price is £265k based on 90 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around M6 8QY?

LocaleIQ currently shows 503 HMO licences, 14 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.