M7 1NB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Nelson Street, 0.3km from Albert Park in Salford. Administratively it sits within Broughton ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M7 1NB 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. Property: Average house prices are around £257k, up 32.4% year-on-year. 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 1NB are sourced from Output Area E00028420 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NELSON STREET, M7 1NB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NELSON STREET, M7 1NB.
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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 1NB 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 1NB 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. Property prices are trending up 32.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M7 1NB. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 269,500
2 sales · Mean £ 269,500
Terraced
£ 235,000
5 sales · Mean £ 197,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
M7 1NB 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
Cheetwood Primary School
Lower Kersal Community Primary School
The Friars Primary School
Unity Community Primary
St Sebastian's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Texaco0.8 km
- Papa's Cafe0.9 km
- A2Z SMOKING PRODUCTS LIMITED0.8 km
- Boozemart0.7 km
- Broughton Wines0.3 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Raja Cafe1.0 km
- Raka Raka African0.9 km
- The Junction Cafe0.3 km
- Vibe Coffee plus Doughnuts0.3 km
- Grosvenor Casino0.8 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Mughali Taste1.0 km
- Big Gyros0.3 km
- JoJos Chicken0.3 km
- Straight Outta Nashville0.3 km
- Bee Buffet0.9 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Prince of Wales0.3 km
- Broughton Cricket & Rugby Club0.4 km
- Dover Inn0.5 km
- Palatine Inn0.9 km
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
- Vernon Street0.2 km
- Vernon Street0.2 km
- Grecian Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M71NB · Data under Open Government Licence