M38 0DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Peel in Little Hulton. Administratively it sits within Little Hulton ward and the Worsley and Eccles South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M38 0DT is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00028646 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M38 0DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M38 0DT.
271
35
£ 37,400 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M38 0DT 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
With 61% social renting, M38 0DT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 M38 0DT. The average age is 35.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M38 0DT 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
St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School
Peel Hall Primary School
Wharton Primary School
Dukesgate Academy
Hilton Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Waffle Kings0.5 km
- Sizzling Spice0.8 km
- Pizza Ei8ht0.3 km
- Speedy Gonzales0.9 km
- Sun Wah0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Grapevine Cafe1.0 km
- The Call Inn0.5 km
- Spice 'n' Spirits Indian Kitchen Ltd0.5 km
- Express Chippy0.7 km
- Kenyon Residents Association0.1 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Delta Stores & Off Licence0.7 km
- Family Shopper0.1 km
- Indy's Convenience Store0.5 km
- Little Hulton Big Local0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Little Hulton Cricket & Bowling Club0.4 km
- Dun Mare Inn0.7 km
- Cyn's Tavern0.7 km
- Little Hulton Conservative Club0.7 km
- Top Club0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walkden2.9 km
- Atherton3.0 km
- Moses Gate3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Carrfield Avenue0.1 km
- Carrfield Avenue0.1 km
- Parkway0.2 km
- Parkway0.2 km
- Manchester Road West0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M380DT · Data under Open Government Licence