M38 0ER is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Owlwood Drive, 0.4km 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 0ER is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — 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. Property: With prices averaging £158k, 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 0ER are sourced from Output Area E00028644 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OWLWOOD DRIVE, M38 0ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OWLWOOD DRIVE, M38 0ER.
484
29
£ 37,400 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M38 0ER falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 66% of tenure in M38 0ER — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M38 0ER. The average age is 29.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 113,125
4 sales · Mean £ 117,562
Semi-Detached
£ 73,500
3 sales · Mean £ 73,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M38 0ER 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
Wharton Primary School
Dukesgate Academy
St Andrew's Methodist Primary School
The Lowry Academy
St Edmund's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Gurara Chops0.8 km
- Sizzling Spice1.0 km
- Pizza Ei8ht0.8 km
- Sun Wah0.8 km
- Waffle Kings1.0 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Family Shopper0.4 km
- Indy's Convenience Store0.8 km
- Little Hulton Big Local0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
- McColls0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Spice 'n' Spirits Indian Kitchen Ltd0.8 km
- Gillie Foods0.9 km
- The Call Inn0.8 km
- Express Chippy0.8 km
- Kenyon Residents Association0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Little Hulton Cricket & Bowling Club0.9 km
- Cyn's Tavern0.8 km
- Little Hulton Conservative Club0.8 km
- Top Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walkden2.7 km
- Atherton3.0 km
- Moses Gate4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Owlwood Drive0.1 km
- Owlwood Drive0.1 km
- Ashawe Terrace0.1 km
- Ashawe Terrace0.2 km
- Briar Hill Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M380ER · Data under Open Government Licence