M7 1BU 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 1BU offers 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00181615 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M7 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M7 1BU.
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
M7 1BU is a young, economically active community — 82% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 26, signalling strong graduate retention. 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 1BU. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
M7 1BU 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
Cheetwood Primary School
The Friars 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
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Best One Salford0.9 km
- Broughton Convenience Store Limited0.9 km
- Zabka Market1.0 km
- SACO Superfoods0.8 km
- One Stop - Carlton Convenience0.6 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Subway0.8 km
- Greek Hour0.9 km
- Asian Tasties0.5 km
- Hunger Express Limited0.7 km
- Lahori Badshah0.5 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Food Corner0.6 km
- H M Prison Manchester - The Tower Bakery1.0 km
- H M Prison Manchester - Visitors Centre & Hall1.0 km
- Two Chefs0.7 km
- Broughton Poundland, Slushies and Shakes0.9 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Dover Inn0.6 km
- Strangeway Studios0.6 km
- Palatine Inn0.5 km
- The Old Pint Pot1.0 km
- The Prince of Wales0.5 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Stay Inn Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Store Limited1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salford Central1.3 km
- Manchester Victoria1.4 km
- Salford Crescent1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Broughton Lane0.1 km
- Health Centre0.1 km
- Health Centre0.1 km
- Great Clowes Street0.2 km
- Broughton Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M71BU · Data under Open Government Licence