M38 postcode: what it's like to live there
The M38 district covers Little Hulton, Walkden. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 5 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in M38
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from M38 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Manchester: 65 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in M38
- Bridgewater Primary School · M38 9WD · Remains Outstanding (2024) · Top 11% in England
- Dukesgate Academy · M38 9HF · Remains Good (2024) · Top 46% in England
- Peel Hall Primary School · M38 0BZ · Requires improvement (2024) · Bottom 23% in England
- St Edmund's RC Primary School · M38 0WH · Report card 2025: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 43% in England
- St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School · M38 9RB · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 29% in England
- Wharton Primary School · M38 9XA · Not yet inspected · Bottom 47% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Star Salford Academy · M28 0BB · Not yet inspected
- The Lowry Academy · M28 0SY · Good (2024) · Bottom 31% in England
- St James's Church of England High School · BL4 9RU · Good (2022) · Top 30% in England
- Harper Green School · BL4 0DH · Good (2023) · Bottom 29% in England
- Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy · BL4 0HT · Requires improvement (2023)
- Kearsley Academy · BL4 8HY · Good (2022) · Top 27% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in M38
- Care Chiefs · M38 9SB · Good (Ofsted)
- Nurturing Hands Childcare limited · M38 9AW · Good (Ofsted)
- St Paul's Peel Playgroup · M38 9EA · Good (Ofsted)
- Wow Kids · M38 9WU
GP surgeries in M38
- Cleggs Lane Medical Practice/129 · M38 9RS
Neighbourhoods in M38
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of M38 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hulton North | 47% | £188k | — | 8 min |
| Walkden North West | 32% | £184k | — | 8 min |
| Little Hulton South | 19% | £200k | — | 12 min |
Questions
Where is the M38 postcode?
M38 covers 5 neighbourhoods in Little Hulton, Walkden, with 331 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in M38?
The typical home price across M38's neighbourhoods is £188k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in M38?
6 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a M38 postcode.
How long is the commute from M38?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Manchester 65 minutes.