Postcode report
M27 5NA Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About M27 5NA: area rating, property, schools and local change
M27 5NA is a postcode in Swinton Park, Salford, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near M27 5NA, then scores the surrounding small area 67/100 - top 25% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around M27 5NA are housing and safety, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for M27 5NA is based on Salford 015 Census 2021. It covers 6,156 residents, 5,749 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 81% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 5% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near M27 5NA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the M27 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £248k from 89 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near M27 5NA can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 1 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near M27 5NA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around M27 5NA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 111 HMO licences, 18 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about M27 5NA
Is M27 5NA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 67/100 (top 25% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near M27 5NA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near M27 5NA?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near M27 5NA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for M27 5NA?
LocaleIQ matched M27 5NA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in M27 5NA?
The latest median sold price is £248k based on 89 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around M27 5NA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 111 HMO licences, 18 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.