Affluence in M6 7NQ
How M6 7NQ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Lightoaks
- Council
- Salford
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,270 (2024)
M6 7NQSalford
How well off M6 7NQ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the M6 7NQ area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is crime (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime4.0
- Living environment4.0
- Employment6.0
- Education and skills6.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Income7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the M6 7NQ area is broadly in line with that, at 60.8%. 23.2% are retired and 4.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the M6 7NQ area is broadly in line with that, at 33.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the M6 7NQ area is below that, at 29.7%. 17.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood M6 7NQ sits in (Lightoaks): about 1,270 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.