M7 1AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oriel Gardens, 0.3km from Broughton, Lower in Salford. Administratively it sits within Broughton ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M7 1AA is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Salford.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £207k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for M7 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00181687 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORIEL GARDENS, M7 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORIEL GARDENS, M7 1AA.
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£ 0 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M7 1AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
M7 1AA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 29, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M7 1AA. The average age is 29.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 272,000
5 sales · Mean £ 295,800
Flat
£ 100,000
5 sales · Mean £ 125,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
M7 1AA has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
River View Community Primary School
Cheetwood Primary School
The Friars Primary School
St Boniface RC Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
Unity Community Primary
The Albion Academy
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Cheer Wines0.8 km
- Martins Craft Bakery Ltd0.9 km
- Salford Spirit0.8 km
- Success 4 ever Services LTD0.9 km
- Best One Salford0.8 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Broughton Cricket & Rugby Club0.7 km
- Dover Inn0.5 km
- Palatine Inn0.6 km
- Strangeway Studios0.7 km
- Adelphi Lads Club1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Bengal Balti0.9 km
- Love Community Cafe0.8 km
- Manchester United FC0.9 km
- McDonald's Restuarants Ltd0.7 km
- Naz Community Hall0.3 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Store Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Central0.9 km
- Greek Taste0.8 km
- Hash Burgers0.6 km
- Jereina0.8 km
- Krown Burgers and Shakes0.6 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salford Crescent1.4 km
- Salford Central1.5 km
- Manchester Victoria1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Broughton Lane0.2 km
- Great Clowes Street0.2 km
- Broughton Lane0.2 km
- Health Centre0.3 km
- Nelson Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M71AA · Data under Open Government Licence