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.
M8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the M8 postcode area.
37,326
32
£ 35,729 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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 2025-08)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Bowker Vale Primary School
Irk Valley Community School
Cheetwood Primary School
Crumpsall Lane Primary School
St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester
Abraham Moss Community School
The King David High School
Cheetham CofE Community Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- Maihan Bakery (Cheetham Hill) Ltd
- B & M Bargains
- Bowker Vale Post Office
- T K Maxx
- C H & Sons
- + 74 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Abbey Hotel
- The Niu Loom
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Cleveland Hotel
- Derby Brewery Arms
- Egerton Inn
- Cheers Bar
Restaurant, Cafe
89 nearby- Lahori Butt Karahi
- Barneys Diner
- Mister Ali
- Grill Land
- Grosvenor Casino
- + 84 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods
- Tesco
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Immys Steakbox
- The Fortune Place
- Just Try
- Chesters
- Delaunays Chippy
- + 43 more
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Area Profile: M8 · Data under Open Government Licence