M28 0BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gibson Grove, 0.3km from Little Hulton in Little Hulton. Administratively it sits within Little Hulton ward and the Worsley and Eccles South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M28 0BH is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: With prices averaging £171k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.9% year-on-year. 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 M28 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00028655 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GIBSON GROVE, M28 0BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GIBSON GROVE, M28 0BH.
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£ 30,700 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M28 0BH 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
Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in M28 0BH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 7.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M28 0BH. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 165,000
3 sales · Mean £ 149,333
school Local Schools
Hilton Lane Primary School
St Andrew's Methodist Primary School
The Lowry Academy
St Edmund's RC Primary School
Peel Hall Primary School
Bridgewater Primary School
St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School
Dukesgate Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Gurara Chops0.9 km
- Sizzling Spice0.7 km
- Harry Pszza0.8 km
- Pharaoh's Pizza0.3 km
- Speedy Gonzales0.8 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Lashvia0.8 km
- Tims and Parker Pharmacy0.8 km
- Daryoush Premier0.7 km
- Essar0.3 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Gillie Foods0.3 km
- Grapevine Cafe0.9 km
- The Call Inn0.9 km
- Spice 'n' Spirits Indian Kitchen Ltd0.9 km
- Walkden Community Meet and Eat0.5 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- New Inn0.6 km
- Shamrock Tavern0.5 km
- The New Albion0.6 km
- Cyn's Tavern0.6 km
- Little Hulton Conservative Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walkden1.6 km
- Farnworth3.4 km
- Kearsley3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Engine Fold Road0.1 km
- Longshaw Drive0.2 km
- Longshaw Drive0.2 km
- Engine Fold Road0.2 km
- Longshaw Dr (to def rte)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M280BH · Data under Open Government Licence