M7 1LS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Albert Park Road, 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 1LS is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 1LS are sourced from Output Area E00028420 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBERT PARK ROAD, M7 1LS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBERT PARK ROAD, M7 1LS.
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38
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M7 1LS 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 1LS 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 1LS. 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 1LS 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
The Albion Academy
Lower Kersal Community Primary School
Cheetwood Primary School
St Sebastian's RC Primary School
Unity Community Primary
The Friars Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Texaco0.8 km
- Papa's Cafe1.0 km
- A2Z SMOKING PRODUCTS LIMITED0.9 km
- Boozemart0.7 km
- Broughton Wines0.3 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Raka Raka African1.0 km
- The Junction Cafe0.3 km
- Vibe Coffee plus Doughnuts0.3 km
- Grosvenor Casino0.8 km
- Domis Eat0.6 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Big Gyros0.3 km
- JoJos Chicken0.3 km
- Straight Outta Nashville0.3 km
- Bee Buffet0.9 km
- Caribbean Sunrise Foods0.3 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Lower Kersal Social Club1.0 km
- The Prince of Wales0.3 km
- Broughton Cricket & Rugby Club0.4 km
- Star Inn1.0 km
- Dover Inn0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Store Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salford Crescent1.5 km
- Salford Central1.8 km
- Manchester Victoria1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Nelson Street0.1 km
- Nelson Street0.1 km
- Grecian Street0.2 km
- Vernon Street0.2 km
- Grecian Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M71LS · Data under Open Government Licence