M38 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ivy Grove, 0.2km from Peel in Little Hulton. Administratively it sits within Little Hulton ward and the Worsley and Eccles South constituency.
For families considering a move, M38 0BQ represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 M38 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00028648 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IVY GROVE, M38 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IVY GROVE, M38 0BQ.
403
36
£ 37,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M38 0BQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 36, M38 0BQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £140k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M38 0BQ. The average age is 35.7. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 140,000
2 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M38 0BQ has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Peel Hall Primary School
St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School
Hilton Lane Primary School
Dukesgate Academy
Wharton Primary School
St Andrew's Methodist Primary School
St Edmund's RC Primary School
The Lowry Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Waffle Kings0.9 km
- Sizzling Spice0.5 km
- Pizza Ei8ht0.6 km
- Pharaoh's Pizza0.9 km
- Speedy Gonzales0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Gillie Foods0.7 km
- Grapevine Cafe0.8 km
- The Call Inn0.4 km
- Spice 'n' Spirits Indian Kitchen Ltd0.4 km
- Express Chippy0.4 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Farmfoods0.2 km
- Delta Stores & Off Licence1.0 km
- Family Shopper0.4 km
- Indy's Convenience Store0.4 km
- Little Hulton Big Local0.4 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Little Hulton Cricket & Bowling Club0.7 km
- Cyn's Tavern0.4 km
- Little Hulton Conservative Club0.3 km
- Top Club0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walkden2.4 km
- Atherton3.4 km
- Moses Gate3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Armitage Avenue0.1 km
- Park Way (Wbd - to def route)0.1 km
- Park Way (Wbd - to def route)0.1 km
- Parkway0.2 km
- Parkway0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M380BQ · Data under Open Government Licence