M38 Postcode District
M38 is the Postcode District for Little Hulton, Manchester Greater Manchester
The M38 postcode district is located in the M Manchester postal area, M38 has a population of 15,089 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 1.56 square miles (4.03 square kilometres or 996.32 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of M38. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of M38
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District overview
The primary settlement in the M38 postcode district is Little Hulton, located in the county of Greater Manchester in England. The post town for this postcode district is Manchester.
There are 2 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector M38 0, covers Little Hulton in Greater Manchester.
The sector M38 9, covers Little Hulton in Greater Manchester.
The post town for this district is MANCHESTER.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Salford District (B) area with a total of 310 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Walkden | 1.35 | ESE |
| Farnworth | 1.81 | NE |
| Tyldesley | 2.07 | SW |
| Kearsley | 2.23 | ENE |
| Atherton | 2.50 | WSW |
| Worsley | 2.56 | SE |
| Bolton | 3.12 | N |
| Little Lever | 3.13 | NE |
| Swinton | 3.87 | ESE |
| Westhoughton | 4.07 | WNW |
| Leigh | 4.48 | WSW |
| Radcliffe | 4.57 | ENE |
| Eccles | 5.05 | SE |
| Irlam | 5.62 | S |
| Whitefield | 5.63 | E |
| Urmston | 5.94 | SSE |
| Hindley | 6.32 | W |
| Salford | 6.55 | ESE |
| Horwich | 6.72 | NW |
| Bury | 6.74 | NE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 352
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hulton | MANCHESTER | M38 9 | 234 |
| Little Hulton | MANCHESTER | M38 0 | 76 |
| Little Hulton | MANCHESTER | M38 9 | 29 |
| Little Hulton | MANCHESTER | M38 0 | 12 |
| Little Hulton | MANCHESTER | M38 0 | 1 |
Street list for M38
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| EASTHAM WAY | 1 |
| CHEDWORTH CRESCENT | 1 |
| BANK GROVE | 1 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANCHESTER ROAD EAST | MANCHESTER | LITTLE HULTON | 22 | M38 9LQ | View map |
| MANCHESTER ROAD WEST | MANCHESTER | LITTLE HULTON | 9 | M38 9UT | View map |
| CLEGGS LANE | MANCHESTER | LITTLE HULTON | 7 | M38 9RS | View map |
Schools in the district
Peel Hall Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Greencourt Drive , Worsley , Manchester
Postcode: M38 0BZ
Headteacher: Mr Stephen Lawler-Smith (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
St Edmund's RC Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Queen Street , Little Hulton , Manchester
Postcode: M38 0WH
Headteacher: Miss Laura Moran (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Dukesgate Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Earlesdon Crescent , Little Hulton , Salford
Postcode: M38 9HF
Headteacher: Mrs Amanda Eldridge (Principal Designate)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Stocksfield Drive , Little Hulton , Worsley , Manchester
Postcode: M38 9RB
Headteacher: Miss Joanne Barker (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Bridgewater Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bridgewater Street , Little Hulton , Manchester
Postcode: M38 9WD
Headteacher: Mrs E Henderson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Wharton Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rothwell Lane , Little Hulton , Worsley , Salford
Postcode: M38 9XA
Headteacher: Ms Helen Fielding (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleggs Lane Dental Practice | 34 CLEGGS LANE, LITTLE HULTON, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M38 9WT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Berkshire Dental | 390 MANCHESTER ROAD EAST, LITTLE HULTON, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M38 9WH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleggs Lane Medical Practice/129 | 129-131 CLEGGS LANE, LITTLE HULTON, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M38 9RS | GP PRACTICE | Call 0161 7994001 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tims & Parker Pharmacy | 6 CONISTON AVENUE, LITTLE HULTON, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M38 9WX | PHARMACY | Call 0161 7020135 |
| 2 | Bowness Pharmacy | 210 CLEGGS LANE, LITTLE HULTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M38 9RQ | PHARMACY | Call 01617 037575 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £305,649 | 4 | £341,222 | 22 | £202,000 | 3 | £275,333 | 3 |
| Semi-detached | £190,048 | 50 | £188,596 | 62 | £154,988 | 43 | £161,259 | 60 |
| Terraced | £150,263 | 67 | £157,186 | 89 | £146,416 | 79 | £139,533 | 100 |
| Flats | £78,708 | 6 | £69,571 | 7 | £82,210 | 5 | £70,250 | 4 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M61 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 3.80
Average Driving Distance: 1.87
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 300
M61 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.60
Average Driving Distance: 3.09
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 70
M61 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.95
Average Driving Distance: 2.30
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 311
M60 J15
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.77
Average Driving Distance: 3.52
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 20
M61 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.60
Average Driving Distance: 3.86
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 250
M60 J14
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.70
Average Driving Distance: 3.32
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 235
M61 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.17
Average Driving Distance: 5.18
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 311
M60 J13
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.41
Average Driving Distance: 3.48
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 58
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| M38 0 | North West (m) Delivery Office |
| M38 9 | North West (m) Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| M | 3 | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| M | 3 | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The M38 postal code covers the settlement of Little Hulton.
The M38 Postcode shares a border with M28 (Worsley), BL4 (Farnworth, Kearsley) and BL5 (Westhoughton, BOLTON, Over Hulton).
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