Postcode Analysis Salford, North West

RIVER VIEW DRIVE, M7 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVER VIEW DRIVE, M7 1BG.

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Population

235

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. M7 1BG spans multiple life stages — average age 29, moderate ownership and renting. £322k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

M7 1BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on River View Drive, 0.0km from Lower Broughton in Salford. Administratively it sits within Broughton ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 £322k. 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 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00181695 (shared with 22 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 1BG. 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

White / British62.4%
Asian / British Asian16.6%
Black / African / Caribbean9.6%
Other / Mixed11.4%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and energetic. The demographic is characterized by a high concentration of young adults and early-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 320,000

7 sales · Mean £ 305,428

Detached

£ 240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 240,000

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

M7 1BG 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.

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school Local Schools

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River View Community Primary School

Good504 pupils0.1 km
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The Friars Primary School

Requires Improvement343 pupils0.5 km
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The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary

Good206 pupils0.7 km
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Cheetwood Primary School

Good223 pupils0.9 km
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The Albion Academy

Requires Improvement841 pupils1.0 km
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St Boniface RC Primary School

Good217 pupils1.0 km
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St Philip's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils1.2 km
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The New Broadwalk PRU

Requires Improvement11 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • 24 Hours Vapes and Soft Drinks0.8 km
  • Best One Salford0.9 km
  • Lolas Cakes and Treats0.9 km
  • MS Superstore Limited0.9 km
  • Nisa Local0.8 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Stay Inn Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Strangeway Studios0.8 km
  • Adelphi Lads Club0.6 km
  • The Prince of Wales0.5 km
  • Palatine Inn0.7 km
  • The Old Pint Pot0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Hong Kong Choi0.4 km
  • Bengal Balti0.9 km
  • Love Community Cafe0.8 km
  • Naz Community Hall0.7 km
  • Food Corner0.9 km
  • + 22 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Central0.9 km
  • Greek Taste0.8 km
  • Hash Burgers0.8 km
  • Krown Burgers and Shakes0.8 km
  • Little China0.8 km
  • + 23 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salford Crescent1.1 km
  • Salford Central1.2 km
  • Manchester1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Heath Avenue0.1 km
  • Heath Avenue0.1 km
  • Wheaters Street0.2 km
  • Great Clowes Street0.2 km
  • Wheaters Street0.2 km