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About

Broughton ward lies in the northern part of Salford, primarily a residential area with a mix of housing from Victorian terraces to modern apartment developments. The ward is bordered by the River Irwell to the east and includes the districts of Lower Broughton, Higher Broughton, and parts of Kersal. Its landscape is characterised by quiet residential streets and several local parks, such as Kersal Dale, which offers wooded pathways along the river's edge.

The area has a strong community presence, with local shops and services centred along Great Cheetham Street East and Bury New Road. Historically an industrial suburb, its past is reflected in the remaining red-brick architecture. The Kersal Moor, an area of open grassland with significant historical sporting and political meeting grounds, provides elevated views across Manchester and remains a distinctive local landmark.

Area overview

On average Broughton has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 46.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Broughton is £45,752 per year. There are 12 schools in Broughton: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Broughton is home to around 16,958 people, with a population density of about 6,723.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
148
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
46.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Broughton Population
16,958
Population density
6,723.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.96(+50%)
Public order
19.28(+90%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.58(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.62(+63%)
Vehicle crime
13.09(+119%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,839
52.11%
Other White
2,424
14.29%
African
1,966
11.59%
Other
887
5.23%
Pakistani
512
3.02%
Total population: 16,961

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,551
29.82%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,092
25.97%
Level 3 (A level)
1,697
14.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,348
11.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,290
10.83%
Total 16+ residents: 11,907

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,946
31.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,818
29.2%
Social rents from council
948
15.22%
Owns with a mortgage
731
11.74%
Owns outright
576
9.25%
Total households: 6,227

Property prices in Broughton

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Broughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Broughton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Broughton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£472,500
Flats19£121,000
Semi-Detached12£338,000
Terraced26£287,500

10 years median price trend in Broughton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broughton.

All postcodes in Broughton

M72LH

Lower Broughton Road

M72ET

Great Clowes Street

M71AX

Neptune Close

M72AD

Betula Grove

M72DY

Great Clowes Street

M72JS

Lower Broughton Road

M71PD

Vela Walk

M71PE

Lower Broughton Road

M71WZ

Carina Place

M71UE

Broughton Lane

M71GY

Clarence Street

M74TB

Orient Street

M72DB

Bury New Road

M72BT

Bury New Road

M72AX

Wellington Street East

M72EZ

Lower Broughton Road

M72JX

Lower Broughton Road

M74AF

Kimberley Street

M72AE

Buddleia Grove

M71BB

Heath Avenue

M72GS

Donohue Close

M71US

Broughton Lane

M72HW

Lower Broughton Road

M71AL

Great Clowes Street

M72LA

Lower Broughton Road

M72YQ

Hilton Street

M71PR

Duke Street

M72FF

Kipling Street

M74TH

Bower Street

M72FJ

Manley Street

M71RQ

Gordon Street

M74BJ

Rigby Street

M71BH

Dragonfly Close

M72FG

Lower Broughton Road

M72BX

Bury New Road

M72GQ

Back Hilton Street

M71XU

Great Clowes Street

M74SZ

Inghamwood Close

M72BL

Knoll Street Industrial Park

M74RN

Brighton Avenue

M71NB

Nelson Street

M72EH

Wellington Street West

M72ST

The Bails

M72NL

Patton Court

M71RY

Alexander Gardens

M71BT

Clarence Street

M74PU

King Street

M71NJ

Capella Walk

M72DU

Murray Street

M74JQ

Bower Street

M71GQ

Great Clowes Street

M71NY

Heath Avenue

M72JU

Cromwell Grove

M74ZE

Manton Close

M71TJ

Elton Street

M71TA

Cambridge Street

M72DJ

Great Cheetham Street West

M71WN

Sirius Place

M72JY

Lower Broughton Road

M72HB

Priory Place

M71BE

Hydra Close

M74XD

Dudley Street

M74PD

Turner Street

M74UQ

Bradshaw Street

M74DW

Wellington Street East

M71HW

Grassfield Avenue

M74SP

Marlborough Road

M71AR

Water Meadow Lane

M71TP

Short Street

M71UA

Lord Street

M74TF

Bevendon Square

M71XA

Arrow Street

M72HH

Lower Broughton Road

M74ZU

Highclere Avenue

M71BG

River View Drive

M74BE

Devonshire Street

M74AG

Bristol Street

M71LZ

Gosport Square

M74AS

Leicester Road

M72ZS

Great Clowes Street

M72FA

Scovell Street

M71LD

Southampton Close

M71WD

Orion Place

M72HU

Lower Broughton Road

M71TE

Carey Close

M71UJ

Maccoll Avenue

M71RD

Broughton

M71AE

Kempster Gardens

M72EU

Howe Street

M71RN

Great Clowes Street

M72JR

Grecian Street North

M74PA

Tully Street

M89SN

Rugby Street

M72LP

Lower Broughton Road

M72JF

Village Street

M72LD

The Avenue

M72FB

Rudyard Street

M71WG

Altair Place

M71TD

Griffiths Close

M71RF

Clover Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.