M27 8RA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rake Lane, 0.5km from Clifton Green in Clifton (Salford). Administratively it sits within Pendlebury & Clifton ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.
Day-to-day life in M27 8RA has the character of a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
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 8RA are sourced from Output Area E00028718 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAKE LANE, M27 8RA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAKE LANE, M27 8RA.
415
37
£ 39,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M27 8RA 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
M27 8RA is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M27 8RA. The average age is 37.1. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
school Local Schools
St Mark's RC Primary School
Clifton Primary School
The Clifton Centre
Mossfield Primary School
Co-op Academy Swinton
Wardley CofE Primary School
St Mary's RC Primary School
St Augustine's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Greens0.9 km
- The Food lab0.4 km
- Liptes0.5 km
- Sykes Fish & Chips0.6 km
- The Fresh Grill0.6 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- Cobi's world foods0.5 km
- Tims & Parker Limited0.4 km
- Tims & Parker0.4 km
- Pendlebury Convenience store and Off Licence0.4 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Oddfellows Arms0.4 km
- Salisbury Conservative Club0.6 km
- The Lord Nelson Hotel0.5 km
- The Newmarket0.5 km
- The Windmill0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bean0.4 km
- JB's Cafe0.9 km
- The Funhouse0.5 km
- St Thomas Church0.6 km
- Deli 6540.5 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- ASDA Stores Limited0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swinton (Manchester)1.0 km
- Clifton1.0 km
- Salford1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Mere Drive0.0 km
- Mere Drive0.1 km
- Castle Way0.1 km
- Castle Way0.1 km
- Cumberland Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M278RA · Data under Open Government Licence