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M7 2JL

Minoan Gardens

Broughton

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Detailed insights for M7 2JL

Overview

Postcode M7 2JL 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 182.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is David Lewis Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
183
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
27.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Broughton West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,198 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Broughton West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 182.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.8%

Approximately 27.8% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 250 ft away from M7 2JL.

Flood risk

Low

Broughton West near M7 2JL 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M7 2JL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Salford Crescent

N/A

Walking directions to Salford Crescent

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M7 2JL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDavid Lewis Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to David Lewis Recreation Ground
0.2 miAlbert ParkLargeWalking directions to Albert Park
0.3 miGreen Grosvenor ParkMediumWalking directions to Green Grosvenor Park

Area Profile

Population
342
Population density
8,680.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.03(+66%)
Public order
28.23(+179%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.04(+51%)
Vehicle crime
19.48(+225%)
Burglary
17.1(+209%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
68.41%
African
33
9.57%
Other White
24
6.96%
Pakistani
7
2.03%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
2.03%
Total population: 345

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
24.22%
Level 3 (A level)
70
24.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
65
22.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
11.42%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
38
28.57%
Other social rented
33
24.81%
Owns outright
31
23.31%
Owns with a mortgage
24
18.05%
Social rents from council
4
3.01%
Total households: 133

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M7 2JL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M7 2JL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jan 202613 - 17, Grecian Street, Salford, M7 1JFOtherFreehold£475,000
21 Mar 202513 - 17, Grecian Street, Salford, M7 1JFOtherFreehold£255,000
11 Jul 20253, Trojan Gardens, Salford, M7 2JPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£215,000
27 Feb 202616, Grecian Terrace, Salford, M7 1JASemi-DetachedLeasehold£280,000
22 Apr 20258, Grecian Terrace, Salford, M7 1JADetachedLeasehold£155,000

Schools

In the M7 2JL postcode area, located within Broughton West, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M7 2JL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableTiferesOther independent school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRiver View Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Boniface RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M7 2JL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M7 2JL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSparSeaford Road, Salford, M6 6BAWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miLidlLittleton Road, Salford, M6 6EDWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miLidl6 Lower Broughton Road, Salford, M7 1AQWalking directions to Lidl

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 2JL, 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 032CE01005611
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M7 2JL

Is M7 2JL (Broughton West) safe?

The area around M7 2JL records about 183 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 public order.

What is the average house price near M7 2JL?

The median sale price around M7 2JL 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 2JL?

There are 20 schools close to M7 2JL, including Tiferes (Good), River View Community Primary School (Good) and St Boniface RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M7 2JL?

The closest station to M7 2JL is Salford Crescent, about 1,325 m away.

How deprived is the area around M7 2JL?

M7 2JL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,198 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M7 2JL 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.