Postcode M7 1SW is located in a major urban area, within the Broughton ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Greengate & Blackfriars area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 177.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Greengate & Blackfriars is £49,674 per year. The nearest station is Manchester Victoria, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Green Grosvenor Park.
Greengate & Blackfriars has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 934 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Greengate & Blackfriars has a very high crime rate, with approximately 177.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Greengate & Blackfriars is £49,674 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M7 1SW.
Greengate & Blackfriars near M7 1SW has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Manchester Victoria located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Manchester Victoria | N/A | Walking directions to Manchester Victoria |
| 0.6 mi | Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Salford Central | N/A | Walking directions to Salford Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Green Grosvenor Park | Medium | Walking directions to Green Grosvenor Park |
| 0.4 mi | Blackfriars Park | Small | Walking directions to Blackfriars Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £562,500 | £291 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £360,780 | £337 |
| Terraced | 25 | £293,000 | £266 |
| Flats | 14 | £102,500 | £208 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M7 1SW.
In the M7 1SW postcode area, located within Greengate & Blackfriars, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M7 1SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Texaco | Bury New Road, Manchester, M8 9DY | Walking directions to Texaco |
| 0.2 mi | Malavan Super Market | 26 Bury New Road, Manchester, M8 8EL | Walking directions to Malavan Super Market |
| 0.2 mi | Unique Convenience Store | Waterloo Road, Manchester, M8 8GJ | Walking directions to Unique Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Great Ducie St Convenience Store | 175 Great Ducie Street, Manchester, M3 1FF | Walking directions to Great Ducie St Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 6 Lower Broughton Road, Salford, M7 1AQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Salford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M7 1SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Merry
Broughton - Elected 7 May 2026
Rebecca Long-Bailey
Salford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M7 1SW records about 177 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.
The median sale price around M7 1SW in Greengate & Blackfriars is £285,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to M7 1SW, including Cheetwood Primary School (Good), The Friars Primary School (Good) and River View Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M7 1SW is Manchester Victoria, about 1,006 m away.
M7 1SW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 934 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M7 1SW is Rebecca Long-Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Merry (Labour Party).
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.