Median sold price, last 5 years
£257,450
Strong sample. Based on 52 sales · Latest sale in data: 15 Sep 2025.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
M6 6LW postcode decision report
Mixed move-check signal
Connectivity looks mixed, with gigabit availability at 51.1%. The current flood seam matches 1 feature (FZ2). Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 35 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Data status: Verified live dataSold prices: Latest sale 15 Sep 2025Connectivity: Broadband coverage is mixedFlood: 1 flood feature matchSchools: 35 nearby school rowsPlanning: No nearby planning
- Median sold price, last 5 years £257,450Based on 52 sales · Latest sale in data: 15 Sep 2025
- Gigabit availability 51.1%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal 1 feature matchFZ2
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 35 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 52 sales · Latest sale in data: 15 Sep 2025.
Broadband
Broadband coverage is mixedGigabit availability is 51.1%, with 51.1% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
1 flood feature matchThe current postcode summary intersects 1 flood feature across FZ2.
Transport
19 within 400mM6 6LW links 19 transport stops within 400m and 50 within 800m. 18 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Halls of Residence (BCT) at about 42m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
15 within 1200mM6 6LW currently links 15 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 4 food and drink, 4 nightlife, 3 retail. The closest mapped place is Lidl at about 191m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched M6 6LW in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
35 nearby school rows35 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for M6 6LW. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Crime context unavailableApproximate crime context is not yet linked to M6 6LW in the current live seam.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of M6 6LW, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
4 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (3), cafe (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
4 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (3), bar (1).
Amenity group
Retail
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by diy (3).
Amenity group
Fuel
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fuel station (2).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Grocery
Lidl
Supermarket at Cromwell Road.
Fuel
Texaco
Fuel Station at Salford.
Food and drink
Greggs
Fast Food in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Subway
Fast Food in the current nearby-place seam.
Grocery
Spar
Convenience in the current nearby-place seam.
Fuel
Shell
Fuel Station at 11-13, Cromwell Road.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Holy Family VA RC Primary School
Primary option in M6 5WX. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Light Oaks Infant School
Primary option in M6 8LU. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Light Oaks Junior School
Primary option in M6 8LU. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for M6 6LW before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around M6 6LW.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like M6 6LW with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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