Area Analysis Salford, North West

M8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the M8 postcode area.

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Population

37,326

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 35,729 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
workEmployment
1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines M8 — 51% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 3.7% year-on-year.

home £183,111 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M8 is a postcode district in Salford, North West, covering 793 active and 994 retired postcodes.

The largest share of M8 (49%) is characterised by a South Asian neighbourhood — terraced housing, strong community feel, alongside a tight-knit Pakistani community with strong local ties and family networks (11%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes M8 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in M8 are around £183k, down 3.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across M8 are low at 0 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. With an average age of 32, M8 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full M8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British26.4%
Asian / British Asian50.7%
Black / African / Caribbean9.7%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences17
Other theft2
Public order1
Drugs1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Bowker Vale Primary School

Good442 pupils
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Irk Valley Community School

Good466 pupils
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Cheetwood Primary School

Good223 pupils
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Crumpsall Lane Primary School

Requires Improvement417 pupils
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St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester

Good439 pupils
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Abraham Moss Community School

Good1848 pupils
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The King David High School

Inadequate806 pupils
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Cheetham CofE Community Academy

Good672 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

79 nearby
  • Maihan Bakery (Cheetham Hill) Ltd
  • B & M Bargains
  • Bowker Vale Post Office
  • T K Maxx
  • Card Factory
  • + 74 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Abbey Hotel
  • The Niu Loom
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Cleveland Hotel
  • Derby Brewery Arms
  • Egerton Inn
  • Cheers Bar
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

89 nearby
  • Lahori Butt Karahi
  • Kabul Cuisine
  • Al-Aqra
  • Aby's
  • Adis Cafe T/as Adis Smashed Burgers & Italian Pizza
  • + 84 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Dragon Palace
  • Just Try
  • Chesters
  • Delaunays Chippy
  • Dixi Chicken
  • + 43 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods
  • Tesco