M7 1BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Broughton, Lower in Salford. Administratively it sits within Broughton ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M7 1BP is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00181702 (shared with 50 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M7 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M7 1BP.
452
32
£ 0 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M7 1BP 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 1BP has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M7 1BP. The average age is 32.0. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M7 1BP has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
River View Community Primary School
St Boniface RC Primary School
The Friars Primary School
The Albion Academy
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
Cheetwood Primary School
St Sebastian's RC Primary School
Lower Kersal Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- 24 Hours Vapes and Soft Drinks0.8 km
- Best One Salford0.6 km
- Lolas Cakes and Treats0.6 km
- SACO Superfoods1.0 km
- One Stop - Carlton Convenience0.3 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Strangeway Studios1.0 km
- Broughton Cricket & Rugby Club0.8 km
- Palatine Inn0.8 km
- The Old Pint Pot0.9 km
- Dover Inn0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Hong Kong Choi0.3 km
- Bengal Balti0.7 km
- Love Community Cafe0.5 km
- Manchester United FC0.9 km
- McDonald's Restuarants Ltd0.9 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Central0.7 km
- Greek Taste0.5 km
- Hash Burgers0.5 km
- Ho Yee0.9 km
- Krown Burgers and Shakes0.5 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salford Crescent1.1 km
- Salford Central1.5 km
- Manchester1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Camp Street0.1 km
- Wheaters Street0.1 km
- Wheaters Street0.1 km
- Lower Broughton Road0.2 km
- Frederick Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M71BP · Data under Open Government Licence