M7 1AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Water Meadow Lane, 0.0km from Lower Broughton in Salford. Administratively it sits within Broughton ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.
For families considering a move, M7 1AR represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Salford. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
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 £338k. 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00181695 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATER MEADOW LANE, M7 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATER MEADOW LANE, M7 1AR.
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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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
M7 1AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 29, 71% 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 1AR. The average age is 29.1. 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 crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 260,500
4 sales · Mean £ 292,750
Semi-Detached
£ 253,000
2 sales · Mean £ 253,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
M7 1AR 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
The Friars Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
Cheetwood Primary School
St Boniface RC Primary School
The Albion Academy
St Philip's CofE Primary School
Unity Community Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Food Corner0.8 km
- Two Chefs0.9 km
- Hong Kong Choi0.4 km
- Al Maidah Restaurant & Banquet Hall0.8 km
- Tasty Food Restaurant Ltd0.8 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Asian Tasties0.7 km
- Hunger Express Limited0.9 km
- Caribbean Sunrise Foods0.4 km
- Ruka Mediteranean Grill And Kitchen0.9 km
- Lahori Badshah0.7 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- 24 Hours Vapes and Soft Drinks0.8 km
- Papa's Cafe0.7 km
- Unique Enterprises International Ltd0.9 km
- A2Z SMOKING PRODUCTS LIMITED0.6 km
- Broughton Wines0.9 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Stay Inn Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Strangeway Studios0.7 km
- The Prince of Wales0.5 km
- Adelphi Lads Club0.6 km
- Dover Inn0.9 km
- Palatine Inn0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salford Crescent1.1 km
- Salford Central1.2 km
- Manchester1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Great Clowes Street0.1 km
- Heath Avenue0.1 km
- Heath Avenue0.1 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Health Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M71AR · Data under Open Government Licence