Postcode report
Is M38 0BX a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About M38 0BX: area rating, property, schools and local change
M38 0BX is a postcode in Little Hulton, Salford, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near M38 0BX, then scores the surrounding small area 21/100 - bottom 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around M38 0BX are schools and education and jobs, while health 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 M38 0BX is based on Salford 001 Census 2021. It covers 8,705 residents, 4,249 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 32, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 32% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 51% 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 1/10.
For property prices near M38 0BX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the M38 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £166k from 23 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near M38 0BX can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 7 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near M38 0BX 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 M38 0BX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 28 HMO licences, 15 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 M38 0BX
Is M38 0BX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 21/100 (bottom 1% 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 M38 0BX?
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 M38 0BX?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for M38 0BX?
LocaleIQ matched M38 0BX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in M38 0BX?
The latest median sold price is £166k based on 23 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around M38 0BX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 28 HMO licences, 15 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.