M7 1LE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Albert Park in Salford. Administratively it sits within Broughton ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M7 1LE is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — 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 1LE are sourced from Output Area E00028420 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M7 1LE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M7 1LE.
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38
£ 0 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M7 1LE 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
With 78% social renting, M7 1LE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1LE. The average age is 37.9. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M7 1LE has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Boniface RC Primary School
River View Community Primary School
Cheetwood Primary School
Unity Community Primary
The Friars Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Lower Kersal Community Primary School
The Albion Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- 24 Hours Vapes and Soft Drinks0.6 km
- Best One Salford0.5 km
- Lolas Cakes and Treats0.8 km
- Broughton Convenience Store Limited0.6 km
- Zabka Market0.7 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Strangeway Studios1.0 km
- Star Inn1.0 km
- Broughton Cricket & Rugby Club0.4 km
- The Prince of Wales0.4 km
- Dover Inn0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Hong Kong Choi0.3 km
- Food Corner0.9 km
- St James Parish Church Lunch Club0.9 km
- Raja Cafe0.9 km
- Raka Raka African0.9 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Asian Tasties0.8 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Greek Hour0.6 km
- Mughali Taste0.9 km
- Big Gyros0.3 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Store Limited0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salford Crescent1.6 km
- Salford Central1.8 km
- Manchester Victoria1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Vernon Street0.1 km
- Vernon Street0.1 km
- Nelson Street0.1 km
- Nelson Street0.2 km
- Camp Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M71LE · Data under Open Government Licence