Postcode insights

M7 1RB

Cowslip Close

Broughton

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Detailed insights for M7 1RB

Overview

Postcode M7 1RB is located in a major urban area, within the Broughton ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the University, Crescent & Adelphi Street area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 99% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in University, Crescent & Adelphi Street is £44,962 per year. The nearest station is Salford Crescent, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is David Lewis Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
29.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

University, Crescent & Adelphi Street has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,982 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

University, Crescent & Adelphi Street has a very low crime rate, with approximately 0.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.6%

Approximately 29.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in University, Crescent & Adelphi Street is £44,962 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 226 ft away from M7 1RB.

Flood risk

Low

University, Crescent & Adelphi Street near M7 1RB 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M7 1RB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Salford Crescent

N/A

Walking directions to Salford Crescent
0.6 mi

Salford Central

N/A

Walking directions to Salford Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M7 1RB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDavid Lewis Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to David Lewis Recreation Ground
0.2 miPeel ParkLargeWalking directions to Peel Park
0.2 miCrescent MeadowMediumWalking directions to Crescent Meadow

Area Profile

Population
559
Population density
769.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Bicycle theft
0.64(-26%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
359
64.22%
Other White
63
11.27%
Arab
31
5.55%
Chinese
23
4.11%
Other
16
2.86%
Total population: 559

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
215
46.94%
No qualifications
89
19.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
10.92%
Level 3 (A level)
49
10.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
5.46%
Total 16+ residents: 458

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
79
35.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
17.04%
Other social rented
36
16.14%
Owns outright
34
15.25%
Social rents from council
30
13.45%
Total households: 223

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M7 1RB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M7 1RB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202618, Clover Drive, Salford, M7 1RFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£418,000
19 Sept 20255, Clover Drive, Salford, M7 1RFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£360,780
03 Feb 202517, Meadow Road, Salford, M7 1PATerracedFreehold£221,000
12 Mar 202662, Linen Court, Salford, M3 6JGFlatsLeasehold£168,000
02 Dec 20257, Linen Court, Salford, M3 6JGFlatsLeasehold£245,000

Schools

In the M7 1RB postcode area, located within University, Crescent & Adelphi Street, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M7 1RB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryThe Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC PrimaryVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableUniversity of SalfordHigher education institutions

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Friars Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M7 1RB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M7 1RB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miThe Food Collective1 St Philips Place, Salford, M3 6FAWalking directions to The Food Collective
0.4 miLidl6 Lower Broughton Road, Salford, M7 1AQWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 mi365 convenience store365 Chapel Street, Salford, M3 5JTWalking directions to 365 convenience store
0.4 miCo-op FoodChapel Street, Salford, M3 5JFWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miMS Superstore Limited7 St. Stephen Street, Salford, M3 6AXWalking directions to MS Superstore Limited

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 1RB, 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)University, Crescent & Adelphi StreetE02006960
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 034AE01033991
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2015-12-01

Frequently asked questions about M7 1RB

Is M7 1RB (University, Crescent & Adelphi Street) safe?

The area around M7 1RB records about 1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near M7 1RB?

The median sale price around M7 1RB in University, Crescent & Adelphi Street is £285,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M7 1RB?

There are 18 schools close to M7 1RB, including The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary (Good), University of Salford (Good) and The Friars Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M7 1RB?

The closest station to M7 1RB is Salford Crescent, about 568 m away.

How deprived is the area around M7 1RB?

M7 1RB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,982 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M7 1RB (University, Crescent & Adelphi Street) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M7 1RB 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.