Postcode Analysis Salford, North West

RAKE LANE, M27 8RL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAKE LANE, M27 8RL.

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Population

346

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 39,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British87.5%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean8.0%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

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The Clifton Centre

Good55 pupils0.4 km
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St Mark's RC Primary School

Good225 pupils0.6 km
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St Augustine's CofE Primary School

Good198 pupils1.0 km
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Clifton Primary School

Good301 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's RC Primary School

Outstanding231 pupils1.3 km
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Mossfield Primary School

Good376 pupils1.3 km
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Co-op Academy Swinton

Requires Improvement967 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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
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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