M7 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Great Clowes Street, 0.4km from Broughton, Lower in Salford. Administratively it sits within Broughton ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M7 1AL is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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: With prices averaging £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.1% year-on-year. 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 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00181687 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT CLOWES STREET, M7 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT CLOWES STREET, M7 1AL.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M7 1AL 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 1AL 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. Property prices are trending down 11.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M7 1AL. 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
Flat
£ 108,000
21 sales · Mean £ 115,869
Semi-Detached
£ 184,000
1 sales · Mean £ 184,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
M7 1AL 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
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
The Albion Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Best One Salford0.8 km
- Broughton Convenience Store Limited0.8 km
- Zabka Market0.9 km
- 24 Hours Vapes and Soft Drinks0.4 km
- Nisa Local0.9 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Subway0.8 km
- Greek Hour0.8 km
- Bee Buffet0.8 km
- Caribbean Sunrise Foods0.1 km
- Asian Tasties0.5 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Strangeway Studios0.6 km
- Adelphi Lads Club1.0 km
- The Prince of Wales0.5 km
- Broughton Cricket & Rugby Club0.7 km
- Dover Inn0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Hong Kong Choi0.1 km
- Al Maidah Restaurant & Banquet Hall0.7 km
- Tasty Food Restaurant Ltd0.6 km
- Grosvenor Casino0.4 km
- Involved0.3 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Store Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Victoria1.5 km
- Salford Central1.5 km
- Salford Crescent1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Broughton Lane0.1 km
- Great Clowes Street0.1 km
- Broughton Lane0.1 km
- Health Centre0.2 km
- Health Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M71AL · Data under Open Government Licence