M38 is a postcode district in Salford, North West, covering 308 active and 198 retired postcodes.
The largest share of M38 (24%) is characterised by a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity, alongside a tough but community-focused area — young families in affordable housing (17%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a deprived but diverse community with strong neighbourhood identity. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes M38 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in M38 are around £166k. Safety: Crime rates across M38 are low at 0 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 38 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full M38 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
M38 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the M38 postcode area.
12,148
38
£ 33,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
M38 has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Wharton Primary School
Bridgewater Primary School
Peel Hall Primary School
St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School
St Edmund's RC Primary School
Dukesgate Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Farmfoods
- Home Bargains
- Iceland Foods Ltd
- Indy's Convenience Store
- Lashvia
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Frannie Ps
- Gurara Chops
- Harry Pszza
- Moreish
- Old Lane Chippy
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Dukes Gate
- Dun Mare Inn
- Little Hulton Conservative Club
- Little Hulton Cricket & Bowling Club
- New Inn
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Bee Happy Cafe
- Grapevine Cafe
- Kenyon Residents Association
- Meels on Wheels
- Spice 'n' Spirits Indian Kitchen Ltd
- + 3 more
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Area Profile: M38 · Data under Open Government Licence