13,549TOTAL POPULATION
5,888HOUSEHOLDS
9.0%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£28,080AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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M38 POSTCODE REGION

Manchester (M38)

The M38 postcode area is located in the Manchester postcode town region, within the county of Greater Manchester, and contains a total of 504 individual postcodes.

There are 0 electoral wards in the M38 postcode area, including Manchester, Sale, Salford which come under the local authority of the Salford Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 10% of people in M38 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of M38 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The M38 postcode is a postcode district in Greater Manchester, located in the northwestern part of the city. It covers parts of the towns of Bury, Manchester, Radcliffe and Whitefield, and some areas of the City of Salford. The main settlement within the M38 postcode district is Whitefield.

The M38 postcode was historically used for industrial purposes until more recently when it became residential. Its location in the northwest of Greater Manchester makes it a welcome home for people from a range of backgrounds. With excellent links to the city centre, the M38 postcode is an ideal choice for commuters to the area.

The area within the M38 postcode is well served by amenities. Residents of the district will find plenty of shops, restaurants, bars and cafes. There is also an array of leisure activities available, such as walking in nearby parks and cycle trails, and local sports clubs.

The housing in the M38 postcode is largely made up of terraced and semi-detached Victorian properties, as well as more recently built houses, townhouses and apartments. The average house price in the M38 postcode is £219,081, which is lower than both Greater Manchester and England and Wales.

The M38 postcode also has a good transport network, with regular bus and train services connecting Whitefield to many of the nearby towns. Manchester International Airport is also easily accessible from the M38 postcode, with direct trains running from Whitefield and Radcliffe station to the airport in around 35 minutes.

The education system in the district is also strong, with several primary and secondary schools located within the M38 postcode. In particular, Whitefield Primary school is highly rated and received an ‘outstanding' rating from Ofsted in 2017.

TheM38 postcode is a great area to live in Greater Manchester. With its high-quality housing, transport links and education system, as well as an abundance of local amenities, the area has everything that a family needs for an enjoyable lifestyle.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 85%WORKING
  • 15%UNEMPLOYED

15% of people in M38 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 10%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 38%DE

According to census records, 10% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 92%WHITE
  • 8%NON-WHITE

92% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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M38Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester

The county of Greater Manchester

M38 is located in the county of Greater Manchester, in England.

Greater Manchester has a total population of 2,782,100, making it the 3rd largest county in the UK.

Greater Manchester has a total area of 492 square miles, and a population density of 2180 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Greater Manchester Postal Town Map
Outward CodeM38
Postal TownManchester
MSOA NameSalford 004
LSOA NameSalford 004A
CountyGreater Manchester
RegionGreater Manchester
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySalford
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

M38 Electoral Wards

The postal region of M38, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Highfield
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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