M27 8RL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rake Lane, 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 8RL is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 51% 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 8RL are sourced from Output Area E00028705 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAKE LANE, M27 8RL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAKE LANE, M27 8RL.
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33
£ 39,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M27 8RL 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
Social renting makes up 51% of tenure in M27 8RL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 8RL. The average age is 33.5. 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
£ 115,000
3 sales · Mean £ 126,166
Semi-Detached
£ 88,000
1 sales · Mean £ 88,000
school Local Schools
The Clifton Centre
St Mark's RC Primary School
St Augustine's CofE Primary School
Clifton Primary School
St Mary's RC Primary School
Mossfield Primary School
Co-op Academy Swinton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- GJ's Corner0.8 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- Cobi's world foods0.9 km
- S & W1.0 km
- S.K Mart (Swinton) Limited1.0 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Big Baps and Little Baps0.3 km
- Swinton Buffet0.8 km
- Bean1.0 km
- St Thomas Church0.3 km
- Bilash Balti House0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Demore0.9 km
- New Wok0.8 km
- Liptes0.9 km
- Sykes Fish & Chips0.8 km
- The Fresh Grill0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Old Station House Function Rooms0.9 km
- Salisbury Conservative Club0.8 km
- The Lord Nelson Hotel0.8 km
- The Newmarket0.8 km
- The Windmill0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- ASDA Stores Limited0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clifton0.4 km
- Swinton (Manchester)1.3 km
- Salford1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Whitehead Road0.0 km
- Rake Lane0.0 km
- Whitehead Road0.0 km
- Cliveley Avenue0.0 km
- Cliveley Avenue0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: M278RL · Data under Open Government Licence