M7 1BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Lower Broughton in Salford. Administratively it sits within Broughton ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 26) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Salford. Employment levels are high (67% 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. 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00181615 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M7 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M7 1BS.
240
26
£ 0 /yr
82%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. M7 1BS combines 82% economic activity with a 26-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. At median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M7 1BS. The average age is 25.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
M7 1BS 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
Cheetwood Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
St Boniface RC Primary School
The Albion Academy
Unity Community Primary
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- 24 Hours Vapes and Soft Drinks0.6 km
- Cheer Wines0.9 km
- Salford Spirit0.9 km
- Best One Salford0.8 km
- Lolas Cakes and Treats0.9 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Stay Inn Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Strangeway Studios0.7 km
- Broughton Cricket & Rugby Club0.8 km
- Palatine Inn0.6 km
- The Old Pint Pot0.9 km
- Dover Inn0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Hong Kong Choi0.2 km
- Bengal Balti0.9 km
- Love Community Cafe0.8 km
- Manchester United FC1.0 km
- McDonald's Restuarants Ltd0.8 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Central0.9 km
- Greek Taste0.8 km
- Hash Burgers0.7 km
- Jereina0.9 km
- Krown Burgers and Shakes0.7 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salford Crescent1.3 km
- Salford Central1.4 km
- Manchester1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Broughton Lane0.2 km
- Health Centre0.2 km
- Health Centre0.2 km
- Great Clowes Street0.2 km
- Broughton Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M71BS · Data under Open Government Licence