M7 2HY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lower Broughton Road, 0.4km from Albert Park in Salford. Administratively it sits within Broughton ward and the Blackley and Broughton constituency.
For renters and young professionals, M7 2HY offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At just 28 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Property: Average house prices are around £270k. 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 2HY are sourced from Output Area E00028400 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER BROUGHTON ROAD, M7 2HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER BROUGHTON ROAD, M7 2HY.
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28
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M7 2HY 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
No single demographic signal dominates M7 2HY — age 28, 38% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M7 2HY. The average age is 27.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 240,000
3 sales · Mean £ 249,000
Semi-Detached
£ 347,500
2 sales · Mean £ 347,500
Detached
£ 365,000
1 sales · Mean £ 365,000
school Local Schools
St Boniface RC Primary School
Lower Kersal Community Primary School
Brentnall Primary School
River View Community Primary School
St Sebastian's RC Primary School
The Albion Academy
St George's CofE Primary School
Beis Yaakov High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Broughton Convenience Store Limited0.8 km
- Zabka Market0.9 km
- Cheer Wines0.8 km
- EM H Butchers, Frieds Butchers0.8 km
- kays chemist t/a HBS Pharmacy1.0 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Star Inn0.6 km
- Broughton Cricket & Rugby Club0.3 km
- The Lower Kersal Social Club0.7 km
- The Prince of Wales0.6 km
- Dover Inn0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Greek Hour0.8 km
- Central0.6 km
- Greek Taste0.6 km
- Hash Burgers0.4 km
- Ho Yee0.8 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Hong Kong Choi0.8 km
- Bengal Balti0.6 km
- Love Community Cafe0.6 km
- Manchester United F.C.0.8 km
- Manchester United FC0.1 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Store Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salford Crescent1.8 km
- Salford Central2.3 km
- Abraham Moss Metrolink2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Grecian Street0.2 km
- Grecian Street0.3 km
- Murray Street0.3 km
- Murray Street0.3 km
- Castle Irwell0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M72HY · Data under Open Government Licence