Postcode Analysis Salford, North West

AURIGA WALK, M7 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AURIGA WALK, M7 1BA.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: M7 1BA 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.

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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 74% of tenure in M7 1BA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M7 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Auriga Walk, 0.3km from Broughton, Lower in Salford. Administratively it sits within Pendleton & Charlestown ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M7 1BA is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00028395 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M7 1BA. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.3%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean14.1%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 166,500

1 sales · Mean £ 166,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

M7 1BA has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are bicycle theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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River View Community Primary School

Good504 pupils0.3 km
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The Friars Primary School

Requires Improvement343 pupils0.6 km
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The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary

Good206 pupils0.6 km
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The Albion Academy

Requires Improvement841 pupils0.9 km
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St Philip's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils1.0 km
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The New Broadwalk PRU

Requires Improvement11 pupils1.0 km
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Cheetwood Primary School

Good223 pupils1.2 km
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St Boniface RC Primary School

Good217 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Brew-Tang1.0 km
  • Hong Kong Choi0.7 km
  • Involved0.8 km
  • Pizzabaker1.0 km
  • Bengal Balti0.9 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Stay Inn Hotel0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Best One Salford1.0 km
  • Lolas Cakes and Treats0.8 km
  • Jet Petrol Station1.0 km
  • A2Z SMOKING PRODUCTS LIMITED0.9 km
  • Boozemart0.9 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Salford Masonic Hall0.9 km
  • The Prince of Wales0.6 km
  • Adelphi Lads Club0.6 km
  • The New Oxford1.0 km
  • Chartwells at SALFOOD Bar0.9 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Caribbean Sunrise Foods0.7 km
  • Ruka Mediteranean Grill And Kitchen0.9 km
  • Central0.9 km
  • Greek Taste0.8 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salford Crescent0.8 km
  • Salford Central1.2 km
  • Manchester1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Heath Avenue0.2 km
  • Heath Avenue0.2 km
  • Wheaters Street0.3 km
  • Wheaters Street0.3 km
  • Great Clowes Street0.4 km