M38 postcode area
The M38 postcode district spans 7 neighbourhoods (MSOAs) in Bolton, Salford. Area Scores range from 1 to 46 across them.
In summary
The M38 district contains both ends of the scale: Walkden South at 47 out of 100 (#3,652 of 6,856 in England) against Little Hulton North at 2, a 45-point gap between neighbouring areas. 6 of the 7 rank in the most-deprived third of England; none reaches the least-deprived third. Median prices range from £165,000 in Walkden North West to £262,500 in Walkden South. Note that the district straddles 2 local authorities — Bolton and Salford — so its neighbourhoods answer to different councils.
| Neighbourhood | Nat. rank | Area score | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walkden SouthSalford | 3,652 | 47 | £262,500 |
| Swinton WestSalford | 5,119 | 25 | £221,000 |
| Walkden North EastSalford | 5,235 | 24 | £230,000 |
| Daubhill & Fernhill GateBolton | 6,078 | 11 | £200,000 |
| Little Hulton SouthSalford | 6,394 | 7 | £220,500 |
| Walkden North WestSalford | 6,572 | 4 | £165,000 |
| Little Hulton NorthSalford | 6,743 | 2 | £186,000 |
Nearby areas
Postcode districts around M38.
A postcode district overlaps several neighbourhoods, so figures are shown per neighbourhood rather than as a single postcode average — neighbouring areas can differ a lot. Neighbourhood (MSOA) boundaries contain ONS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025, Open Government Licence v3.0.