M7 1BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Wallness in Salford. Administratively it sits within Pendleton & Charlestown ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M7 1BF 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. 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00028395 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M7 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M7 1BF.
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33
£ 0 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M7 1BF 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 1BF has a significant social housing presence — 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M7 1BF. 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
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 1BF 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.
school Local Schools
River View Community Primary School
The Friars Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
The Albion Academy
The New Broadwalk PRU
St Philip's CofE Primary School
St Boniface RC Primary School
Cheetwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Deli-Lama1.0 km
- Breakfast Club0.6 km
- GK Gallery0.9 km
- My Dear Bubble Tea0.9 km
- New Adelphi Cafe0.8 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Co-Operative Food0.9 km
- Nisa0.5 km
- Blackfriars Off Licence1.0 km
- One Stop - Carlton Convenience0.8 km
- Jet Petrol Station0.9 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The New Oxford0.9 km
- Chartwells at SALFOOD Bar0.8 km
- Graystone Action Sports Academy1.0 km
- Le Cassi's0.9 km
- Palatine Inn1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Big Gyros0.7 km
- Chungs Chippy1.0 km
- Don Bravo1.0 km
- JoJos Chicken0.7 km
- Mr Kebab1.0 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Stay Inn Hotel1.0 km
- Trivelles0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salford Crescent0.7 km
- Salford Central1.2 km
- Manchester1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Heath Avenue0.3 km
- Heath Avenue0.3 km
- Wallness Lane (to def rte)0.3 km
- Wallness Lane (to def rte)0.3 km
- Wheaters Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: M71BF · Data under Open Government Licence