M7 1LH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Albert Park in Salford. Administratively it sits within Broughton ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M7 1LH is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 1LH are sourced from Output Area E00028420 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M7 1LH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M7 1LH.
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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 1LH 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 1LH has a significant social housing presence — 78% 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 1LH. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M7 1LH 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
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Brentnall Primary School
The Friars Primary School
Marlborough Road Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Best One Salford0.6 km
- Lolas Cakes and Treats0.9 km
- 24 Hours Vapes and Soft Drinks0.6 km
- One Stop - Carlton Convenience0.3 km
- Chaim's Fish0.9 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Subway0.7 km
- Lahori Badshah0.8 km
- Rahims Indian Takeaway0.5 km
- Tandoori Cottage0.5 km
- Tasties0.6 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Strangeway Studios1.0 km
- Dover Inn0.3 km
- The Prince of Wales0.5 km
- Palatine Inn0.9 km
- Star Inn0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Hong Kong Choi0.3 km
- Broughton Baths0.3 km
- Broughton Poundland, Slushies and Shakes0.5 km
- Da VinChi Restaurant and Bar0.5 km
- Grosvenor Casino0.7 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Store Limited0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salford Crescent1.6 km
- Manchester Victoria1.8 km
- Salford Central1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Vernon Street0.0 km
- Vernon Street0.1 km
- Camp Street0.2 km
- Muriel Street0.2 km
- Nelson Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M71LH · Data under Open Government Licence