M7 1BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Broughton, Lower in Salford. Administratively it sits within Pendleton & Charlestown ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M7 1BB is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Average age 20 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 4% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
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 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00028390 (shared with 41 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M7 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M7 1BB.
1,940
20
£ 0 /yr
6%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M7 1BB 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 1BB has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M7 1BB. The average age is 20.3. 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.
school Local Schools
River View Community Primary School
The Friars Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
The Albion Academy
The New Broadwalk PRU
St Philip's CofE Primary School
St Boniface RC Primary School
Cheetwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Hong Kong Choi0.6 km
- For the Love of Food1.0 km
- Involved0.7 km
- Bengal Balti0.8 km
- Love Community Cafe0.7 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Best One Salford0.9 km
- Lolas Cakes and Treats0.8 km
- A2Z SMOKING PRODUCTS LIMITED1.0 km
- Boozemart0.8 km
- Broughton Wines0.9 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Salford Masonic Hall0.9 km
- The Prince of Wales0.5 km
- Adelphi Lads Club0.6 km
- St George's HABB Club1.0 km
- Chartwells at SALFOOD Bar0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Subway0.5 km
- Caribbean Sunrise Foods0.7 km
- Central0.8 km
- Greek Taste0.7 km
- Hash Burgers0.8 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salford Crescent0.8 km
- Salford Central1.3 km
- Manchester1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Heath Avenue0.2 km
- Heath Avenue0.2 km
- Wheaters Street0.2 km
- Wheaters Street0.3 km
- Camp Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: M71BB · Data under Open Government Licence