Postcode report
M7 4EL Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About M7 4EL: area rating, property, schools and local change
M7 4EL is a postcode in Broughton, Salford, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near M7 4EL, then scores the surrounding small area 57/100 - top 46% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around M7 4EL are safety and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for M7 4EL is based on Salford 010 Census 2021. It covers 8,243 residents, 6,448 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 25, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 45% owner-occupied, 34% privately rented, 21% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near M7 4EL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the M7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £200k from 67 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near M7 4EL can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near M7 4EL by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around M7 4EL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 143 HMO licences, 33 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about M7 4EL
Is M7 4EL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 57/100 (top 46% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near M7 4EL?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near M7 4EL?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for M7 4EL?
LocaleIQ matched M7 4EL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in M7 4EL?
The latest median sold price is £200k based on 67 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around M7 4EL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 143 HMO licences, 33 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.