Postcode Analysis Salford, North West

DRAGONFLY CLOSE, M7 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAGONFLY CLOSE, M7 1BH.

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Population

235

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

M7 1BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 29, 71% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £360k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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M7 1BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dragonfly Close, 0.2km from Broughton, Lower in Salford. Administratively it sits within Broughton ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Salford. Employment levels are high (46% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £360k. 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 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00181695 (shared with 22 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 1BH. The average age is 29.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.4%
Asian / British Asian16.6%
Black / African / Caribbean9.6%
Other / Mixed11.4%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and energetic. The demographic is characterized by a high concentration of young adults and early-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 360,000

1 sales · Mean £ 360,000

Semi-Detached

£ 188,000

1 sales · Mean £ 188,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

M7 1BH 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 pupils0.5 km
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The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary

Good206 pupils0.6 km
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Cheetwood Primary School

Good223 pupils0.7 km
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St Boniface RC Primary School

Good217 pupils1.1 km
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St Philip's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils1.2 km
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Unity Community Primary

Good306 pupils1.2 km
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The Albion Academy

Requires Improvement841 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Nisa0.8 km
  • Texaco0.5 km
  • 24 Hours Vapes and Soft Drinks0.6 km
  • Blackfriars Off Licence0.8 km
  • Papa's Cafe0.6 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Eagle Inn0.9 km
  • Strangeway Studios0.6 km
  • Manchester Tennis and Racquet1.0 km
  • Palatine Inn0.5 km
  • The Old Pint Pot0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Kabul Cuisine0.7 km
  • Raja Cafe0.6 km
  • Tearoom 280.7 km
  • Breakfast Club0.6 km
  • My Dear Bubble Tea0.7 km
  • + 28 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Dixy Chicken0.7 km
  • Gorillaz0.7 km
  • Mughali Taste0.6 km
  • Wafflers0.8 km
  • Big Gyros0.4 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge - Manchester Arena1.0 km
  • Stay Inn Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salford Central1.2 km
  • Salford Crescent1.2 km
  • Manchester1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Great Clowes Street0.1 km
  • Health Centre0.1 km
  • Health Centre0.1 km
  • Lidl0.1 km
  • Lidl0.2 km