Postcode insights

M7 1BG

River View Drive

Broughton

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Detailed insights for M7 1BG

Overview

Postcode M7 1BG is located in a major urban area, within the Broughton ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Broughton West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income per household in Broughton West is £43,732 per year. The nearest station is Salford Crescent, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is David Lewis Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Broughton West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,141 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Broughton West has a very high crime rate.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Broughton West is £43,732 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M7 1BG.

Flood risk

Low

Broughton West near M7 1BG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Salford Crescent located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M7 1BG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Salford Crescent

N/A

Walking directions to Salford Crescent
0.8 mi

Salford Central

N/A

Walking directions to Salford Central
0.9 mi

Manchester Victoria

N/A

Walking directions to Manchester Victoria

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M7 1BG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDavid Lewis Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to David Lewis Recreation Ground
0.5 miPeel ParkLargeWalking directions to Peel Park
0.5 miAlbert ParkLargeWalking directions to Albert Park

Area Profile

Population
233
Population density
8,447.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
82
35.81%
Other White
59
25.76%
Chinese
18
7.86%
African
18
7.86%
Arab
13
5.68%
Total population: 229

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
55.06%
Level 3 (A level)
28
15.73%
Apprenticeship
14
7.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
7.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
6.18%
Total 16+ residents: 178

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
62.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
26.74%
Owns outright
7
8.14%
Other forms of private rent
1
1.16%
Total households: 86

Property prices in Broughton

Median price£285,000
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£202K – £361K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Broughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £730,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Broughton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£562,500£291
Semi-Detached17£360,780£337
Terraced25£293,000£266
Flats14£102,500£208

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Broughton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broughton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186,450£82,750£187,125£135,000
2017£325,000£97,000£188,000£165,000
2018£255,000£125,500£213,000£177,500
2019£120,000£215,000£200,000
2020£315,000£154,153£204,000£195,000
2021£333,500£174,000£258,500£230,000
2022£345,000£163,000£291,000£228,000
2023£445,750£123,000£264,500£278,750
2024£266,500£115,000£328,000£270,000
2025£472,500£122,000£338,000£282,500
2026£400,000£142,000£374,500£316,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broughton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broughton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£209£169£135
2017£196£217£176£162
2018£223£232£204£162
2019£197£206£179
2020£287£268£225£179
2021£304£257£250£210
2022£310£232£272£244
2023£407£273£306£267
2024£330£244£312£244
2025£260£234£346£254
2026£351£246£337£290
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broughton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M7 1BG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M7 1BG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 202627, River View Drive, Salford, M7 1BGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£374,500
12 Sept 202528, River View Drive, Salford, M7 1BGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£320,000
24 Jul 202522, River View Drive, Salford, M7 1BGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£425,000
11 Aug 20257, Delaney Way, Salford, M7 1BLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£338,000
07 Feb 202535, Carina Place, Salford, M7 1WZTerracedFreehold£333,000

Schools

In the M7 1BG postcode area, located within Broughton West, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M7 1BG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRiver View Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThe Friars Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC PrimaryVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M7 1BG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M7 1BG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidl6 Lower Broughton Road, Salford, M7 1AQWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miSparSeaford Road, Salford, M6 6BAWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miNisa74 Blackfriars Road, Salford, M3 7ELWalking directions to Nisa
0.5 miTexacoBury New Road, Manchester, M8 9DYWalking directions to Texaco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Salford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,635
Band B£1,907
Band C£2,180
Band D£2,452
Band E£2,997
Band F£3,542
Band G£4,087
Band H£4,904

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M7 1BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Merry

Broughton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Rebecca Long-Bailey

Salford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSalfordE08000006
Parliamentary ConstituencySalfordE14001459
WardBroughtonE05013021
ParishSalford, unparished areaE43000160
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Broughton WestE02006958
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 032BE01033986
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2014-08-01

Frequently asked questions about M7 1BG

What is the average house price near M7 1BG?

The median sale price around M7 1BG in Broughton West is £285,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M7 1BG?

There are 20 schools close to M7 1BG, including River View Community Primary School (Good), The Friars Primary School (Good) and The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M7 1BG?

The closest station to M7 1BG is Salford Crescent, about 1,048 m away.

How deprived is the area around M7 1BG?

M7 1BG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,141 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M7 1BG (Broughton West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M7 1BG is Rebecca Long-Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Merry (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.