M7 1AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Lower Broughton in Salford. Administratively it sits within Pendleton & Charlestown ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M7 1AZ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% 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. 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 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00028394 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M7 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M7 1AZ.
205
30
£ 0 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M7 1AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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
47% of M7 1AZ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M7 1AZ. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
M7 1AZ 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 Philip's CofE Primary School
The Albion Academy
St Boniface RC Primary School
The New Broadwalk PRU
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Food Corner0.9 km
- Two Chefs0.9 km
- Brew-Tang1.0 km
- Hong Kong Choi0.5 km
- The Waffle Lab1.0 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Asian Tasties0.8 km
- Hunger Express Limited0.9 km
- Meat Me Here0.8 km
- Mister Pizza and Grill0.8 km
- Caribbean Sunrise Foods0.5 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- 24 Hours Vapes and Soft Drinks0.9 km
- Blackfriars Off Licence0.8 km
- Papa's Cafe0.8 km
- Unique Enterprises International Ltd1.0 km
- A2Z SMOKING PRODUCTS LIMITED0.7 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Stay Inn Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Strangeway Studios0.8 km
- Kings Arms1.0 km
- Le Cassi's1.0 km
- Manchester Tennis and Racquet1.0 km
- Palatine Inn0.6 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salford Crescent1.0 km
- Salford Central1.1 km
- Manchester1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Heath Avenue0.1 km
- Heath Avenue0.1 km
- Great Clowes Street0.2 km
- Great Clowes Street0.2 km
- Lidl0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M71AZ · Data under Open Government Licence