M7 1GY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Lower Broughton in Salford. Administratively it sits within Blackfriars & Trinity ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M7 1GY is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
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 1GY are sourced from Output Area E00028387 (shared with 58 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M7 1GY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M7 1GY.
189
47
£ 0 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M7 1GY 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 1GY has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M7 1GY. The average age is 46.7. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
M7 1GY 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
Cheetwood Primary School
River View Community Primary School
The Friars Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
Unity Community Primary
St Boniface RC Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Marlborough Road Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Food Corner0.4 km
- H M Prison Manchester - The Tower Bakery0.8 km
- H M Prison Manchester - Visitors Centre & Hall0.8 km
- Two Chefs0.6 km
- Broughton Poundland, Slushies and Shakes0.9 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Asian Tasties0.4 km
- Hunger Express Limited0.6 km
- Lahori Badshah0.4 km
- Rahims Indian Takeaway0.7 km
- Tandoori Cottage0.9 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- SACO Superfoods0.8 km
- One Stop - Carlton Convenience0.7 km
- S R Local Convenience Store0.9 km
- Broughton Convenience Store Limited0.9 km
- Zabka Market1.0 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Dover Inn0.6 km
- Palatine Inn0.3 km
- The Eagle Inn0.9 km
- Broughton Cricket & Rugby Club0.9 km
- The Prince of Wales0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Store Limited1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge - Manchester Arena0.9 km
- Stay Inn Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manchester Victoria1.3 km
- Salford Central1.3 km
- Manchester1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Broughton Lane0.1 km
- Broughton Lane0.1 km
- Broughton Lane0.2 km
- Health Centre0.2 km
- Health Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M71GY · Data under Open Government Licence