Postcode Analysis Salford, North West

M7 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M7 1BT.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

82%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 82% economic activity and an average age of 26, M7 1BT is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.

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

M7 1BT 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.

For renters and young professionals, M7 1BT offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At just 26 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 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 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00181615 (shared with 16 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 1BT. 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

White / British50.4%
Asian / British Asian10.0%
Black / African / Caribbean27.5%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

82%Active
FT: 67%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 1BT 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 pupils0.3 km
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The Friars Primary School

Requires Improvement343 pupils0.7 km
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Cheetwood Primary School

Good223 pupils0.7 km
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The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary

Good206 pupils0.8 km
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St Boniface RC Primary School

Good217 pupils0.9 km
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Unity Community Primary

Good306 pupils1.1 km
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The Albion Academy

Requires Improvement841 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School

Outstanding510 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Food Corner0.7 km
  • Two Chefs0.8 km
  • Hong Kong Choi0.2 km
  • Broughton Poundland, Slushies and Shakes0.9 km
  • Da VinChi Restaurant and Bar0.9 km
  • + 28 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Asian Tasties0.6 km
  • Hunger Express Limited0.8 km
  • Ruka Mediteranean Grill And Kitchen1.0 km
  • Bee Buffet0.9 km
  • Caribbean Sunrise Foods0.2 km
  • + 24 more
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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • 24 Hours Vapes and Soft Drinks0.5 km
  • SACO Superfoods0.8 km
  • Blackfriars Off Licence1.0 km
  • Nisa Local0.9 km
  • Zemen Convenient Store0.7 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Stay Inn Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Strangeway Studios0.7 km
  • Palatine Inn0.5 km
  • The Old Pint Pot1.0 km
  • Adelphi Lads Club0.9 km
  • The Prince of Wales0.5 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salford Crescent1.3 km
  • Salford Central1.4 km
  • Manchester1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Broughton Lane0.1 km
  • Health Centre0.1 km
  • Health Centre0.2 km
  • Great Clowes Street0.2 km
  • Broughton Lane0.2 km