M27 8GJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dunster Avenue, 0.2km from Clifton Green in Clifton (Salford). Administratively it sits within Pendlebury & Clifton ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M27 8GJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Property: With prices averaging £178k, 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 M27 8GJ are sourced from Output Area E00028720 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUNSTER AVENUE, M27 8GJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNSTER AVENUE, M27 8GJ.
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36
£ 39,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M27 8GJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
M27 8GJ has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 M27 8GJ. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 132,750
2 sales · Mean £ 132,750
school Local Schools
St Mark's RC Primary School
The Clifton Centre
Clifton Primary School
Mossfield Primary School
St Augustine's CofE Primary School
Co-op Academy Swinton
St Mary's RC Primary School
St Peter's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- The Funhouse0.8 km
- Big Baps and Little Baps0.1 km
- Sky Cafe & Bistro0.6 km
- Swinton Buffet0.6 km
- Bean0.8 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- GJ's Corner0.8 km
- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- Imo's Convenience Store0.2 km
- MACE0.6 km
- Newtown Post Office0.6 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Demore0.5 km
- New Wok0.5 km
- Liptes0.5 km
- Foodie Boy0.5 km
- Sukoya0.5 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Oddfellows Arms0.7 km
- Borough Social Club0.7 km
- Showboat0.6 km
- Pendlebury Social Club0.4 km
- Robin Hood0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons1.0 km
- ASDA Stores Limited0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clifton0.7 km
- Swinton (Manchester)1.0 km
- Salford1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Martin Road0.2 km
- Silverdale0.2 km
- Martin Road0.2 km
- Martin Road0.2 km
- Silverdale0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M278GJ · Data under Open Government Licence