M28 0BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Little Hulton in Little Hulton. Administratively it sits within Little Hulton ward and the Worsley and Eccles South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M28 0BE is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: With prices averaging £55k, 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 M28 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00028655 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M28 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M28 0BE.
314
37
£ 30,700 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M28 0BE 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
With 45% social renting, M28 0BE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 M28 0BE. The average age is 36.6. 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
£ 55,000
1 sales · Mean £ 55,000
school Local Schools
Hilton Lane Primary School
St Andrew's Methodist Primary School
The Lowry Academy
St Edmund's RC Primary School
Peel Hall Primary School
Bridgewater Primary School
St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School
Dukesgate Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Little Hulton News and Booze Ltd0.3 km
- McColls0.5 km
- Poundbakery0.5 km
- Tims and Parker Limited0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Cyn's Tavern0.5 km
- Little Hulton Conservative Club0.6 km
- Top Club1.0 km
- The New Albion0.7 km
- New Inn0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bee Happy Cafe0.6 km
- Express Chippy0.5 km
- Meels on Wheels0.8 km
- St Paul's Peel Playgroup0.9 km
- The Cafe0.5 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Moreish0.3 km
- Phillips Chippy0.9 km
- Pizza Parlour0.6 km
- Rainbow House0.3 km
- Shawarma King0.7 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walkden1.7 km
- Farnworth3.4 km
- Kearsley3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Engine Fold Road0.1 km
- Engine Fold Road0.1 km
- Longshaw Drive0.2 km
- Longshaw Drive0.2 km
- Longshaw Dr (to def rte)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M280BE · Data under Open Government Licence