Area Analysis Salford, North West

M38 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the M38 postcode area.

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Population

12,148

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 33,800 /yr

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Employed

38%

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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3/10
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9/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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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.

home £166,650 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.0%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean9.8%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime3
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Wharton Primary School

Good395 pupils
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Bridgewater Primary School

Outstanding431 pupils
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Peel Hall Primary School

Requires Improvement451 pupils
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St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement314 pupils
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St Edmund's RC Primary School

Good338 pupils
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Dukesgate Academy

Good222 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Farmfoods
  • Bargain Booze
  • Daryoush Premier
  • Deccans Fuel
  • Delta Stores & Off Licence
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Bee Happy Cafe
  • Grapevine Cafe
  • Kenyon Residents Association
  • Meels on Wheels
  • Spice 'n' Spirits Indian Kitchen Ltd
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Frannie Ps
  • Gurara Chops
  • Harry Pszza
  • Moreish
  • Old Lane Chippy
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Dukes Gate
  • Dun Mare Inn
  • Little Hulton Conservative Club
  • Little Hulton Cricket & Bowling Club
  • New Inn
  • + 3 more