M27 8GG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vale Avenue, 0.6km from Clifton Green in Clifton (Salford). Administratively it sits within Pendlebury & Clifton ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M27 8GG is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: Average house prices are around £200k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for M27 8GG are sourced from Output Area E00028729 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VALE AVENUE, M27 8GG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALE AVENUE, M27 8GG.
242
34
£ 39,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M27 8GG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
M27 8GG has a significant social housing presence — 52% 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
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M27 8GG. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
5 sales · Mean £ 145,500
school Local Schools
St Mark's RC Primary School
The Clifton Centre
St Mary's RC Primary School
Mossfield Primary School
Co-op Academy Swinton
St Augustine's CofE Primary School
Clifton Primary School
St Peter's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- GJ's Corner0.6 km
- Kavis News Point0.8 km
- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- Farmfoods Freezer Centre0.8 km
- MIAD Newsagents0.9 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Big Baps and Little Baps0.5 km
- Sky Cafe & Bistro0.4 km
- Swinton Buffet0.3 km
- Swinton Pool Hall0.9 km
- Bean1.0 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Demore0.3 km
- New Wok0.2 km
- Greens0.6 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.8 km
- Full Moon0.7 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- ASDA Stores Limited0.2 km
- ASDA0.9 km
- B&M Home Store0.7 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Church Inn1.0 km
- Oddfellows Arms0.7 km
- Cupids Swingers Club1.0 km
- Old Station House Function Rooms0.7 km
- Salisbury Conservative Club0.1 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swinton (Manchester)0.7 km
- Salford0.9 km
- Clifton1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Pendlebury Road0.1 km
- Pendlebury Road0.1 km
- Oak Street0.2 km
- Pendlebury Health Centre0.3 km
- Oak Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M278GG · Data under Open Government Licence