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.
M7 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M7 1BT.
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
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
Unity Community Primary
The Albion Academy
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Stay Inn Hotel0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: M71BT · Data under Open Government Licence