Postcode insights

M7 2EQ

Knoll Street

Broughton

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Detailed insights for M7 2EQ

Overview

Postcode M7 2EQ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Broughton West is £43,732 per year. The nearest station is Salford Crescent, about 1.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Albert Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Broughton West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,285 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Broughton West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.5%

Approximately 19.5% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from M7 2EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Broughton West near M7 2EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Salford Crescent located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M7 2EQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAlbert ParkLargeWalking directions to Albert Park
0.5 miMandley ParkMediumWalking directions to Mandley Park

Area Profile

Population
579
Population density
11,603.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.95(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.97(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.07(+45%)
Public order
11.38(+12%)
Burglary
10.12(+83%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
323
56.08%
Other White
92
15.97%
Other
58
10.07%
African
46
7.99%
Pakistani
13
2.26%
Total population: 576

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
148
41.69%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
16.34%
Level 3 (A level)
47
13.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
10.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
9.58%
Total 16+ residents: 355

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
87
53.05%
Owns outright
19
11.59%
Owns with a mortgage
19
11.59%
Other social rented
18
10.98%
Social rents from council
14
8.54%
Total households: 164

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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M7 2EQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M7 2EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Nov 2025397, Bury New Road, Salford, M7 2BTOtherFreehold£690,000
28 May 2025Flat 1, 3, St Johns Street, Salford, M7 2EATerracedFreehold£500,000
24 Jun 20253, Hope Street, Salford, M7 2ESSemi-DetachedFreehold£510,000
13 May 20255, Cliff Crescent, Salford, M7 2FQOtherFreehold£380,000
18 Aug 20256, Betula Grove, Salford, M7 2ABTerracedFreehold£370,000

Schools

In the M7 2EQ postcode area, located within Broughton West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M7 2EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableTalmud Torah Yetev LevOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.1 miNot applicableBeis Malka Girls schoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.1 miNot applicableBeis Rochel Mcr Girls school ltdOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M7 2EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M7 2EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAsdaGreat Cheetham Street East, Salford, M7 4UFWalking directions to Asda

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 2EQ, 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 032DE01005615
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M7 2EQ

Is M7 2EQ (Broughton West) safe?

The area around M7 2EQ records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 public order.

What is the average house price near M7 2EQ?

The median sale price around M7 2EQ 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 2EQ?

There are 20 schools close to M7 2EQ, including Talmud Torah Yetev Lev (Requires improvement), Beis Malka Girls school (Requires improvement) and Beis Rochel Mcr Girls school ltd (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M7 2EQ?

M7 2EQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,285 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M7 2EQ (Broughton West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M7 2EQ 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.