M27 6AL is a safe, established residential area on Station Road, 0.3km from Newtown in Swinton (Salford). Administratively it sits within Swinton & Wardley ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k.
Census 2021 statistics for M27 6AL are sourced from Output Area E00028730 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION ROAD, M27 6AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, M27 6AL.
235
39
£ 39,600 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates M27 6AL — age 39, 42% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M27 6AL. The average age is 39.4. 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
£ 225,000
5 sales · Mean £ 252,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
M27 6AL 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
Co-op Academy Swinton
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Mossfield Primary School
St Mary's RC Primary School
The Deans Primary School
St Mark's RC Primary School
St Charles' RC Primary School
Clifton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Aristra0.8 km
- Sky Cafe & Bistro0.5 km
- Swinton Buffet0.8 km
- Swinton Pool Hall0.3 km
- Deli 6540.6 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Demore0.6 km
- New Century0.8 km
- New Wok0.7 km
- Shamnah Indian Takeaway0.7 km
- Greens0.2 km
- + 38 more
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Premier Worsley Road Stores0.8 km
- Kavis News Point0.2 km
- Tims & Parker Limited0.7 km
- Tims & Parker0.7 km
- Pendlebury Convenience store and Off Licence0.6 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.1 km
- ASDA Stores Limited0.6 km
- ASDA0.3 km
- B&M Home Store0.1 km
- Morrisons0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Pendlebury Social Club0.7 km
- Church Inn0.3 km
- Maxwells Wine Bar0.7 km
- Oddfellows Arms0.8 km
- Salisbury Conservative Club0.6 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swinton (Manchester)0.1 km
- Salford0.6 km
- Moorside0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Swinton Station0.0 km
- Swinton (Manchester) Rail Station0.1 km
- Swinton (Manchester) Rail Station0.1 km
- Swinton0.1 km
- Swinton Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M276AL · Data under Open Government Licence