Dragonfly Close is in Salford and in Salford district. M7 1BH is located in the Broughton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackley and Broughton. This postcode has been in use since 2014-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dragonfly Close, Salford, M7 1BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M7 1QS, M7 1AU, M7 1AX, M7 1QL, M7 1QF, M7 1QA, M7 1AR, M7 1TD, M7 1TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M7 1BH is primarily male, with 55.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 44.6% | -7.7% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 47.7% | 55.4% | 7.7% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M7 1BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.1% | 43.9% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 50.3% | 15.4% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.2% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 1.7% | -6.4% | 9.1% | -7.4% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.8% | 61.8% | 19.0% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 30% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 6.4% | -7.1% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 10.8% | 1.7% | -9.1% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around M7 1BH this area, 5.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 55.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.4% | 5.6% | -43.8% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 6.2% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 7.3% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 15.7% | 9.9% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 55.1% | 38.8% | 33.8% | 21.3% |
| Other | 7% | 2.2% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 7.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 7.9% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.9% | 62.4% | -24.5% | 81.4% | -19.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 55.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 55.1% | -32.3% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 23.1% | 19.9% | 6.1% | 17.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 7.7% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 11.1% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 55.1% | -27.8% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 25.6% | 24.2% | 9.8% | 15.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 10.3% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 3.8% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 76.7% | -17.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 10.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Middle East | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.9% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dragonfly Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Broughton average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dragonfly Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-03-18 | £354,177 |
| 17 Dragonfly Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2017-08-21 | £310,776 |
| 25 Dragonfly Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Detached, a newly built property | £189,950 | 2014-09-19 | £399,204 |
| 23 Dragonfly Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Detached, a newly built property | £164,500 | 2014-09-19 | £345,717 |
| 21 Dragonfly Close, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £167,950 | 2014-09-19 | £363,892 |
M7 1BH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
M7 1BH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River View Community Primary School 1 Wheaters Street , Off Lower Broughton M7 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 297 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascension CofE Primary School Ascension Road , M7 1LY | - not rated | 360 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friars Primary School Cannon Street , M3 7EU | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary Mount Street , M3 6LU | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheetwood Primary School Waterloo Road , Cheetham M8 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowry High School Camp Street , M7 9LY | - not rated | 365 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion High School London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Community High School Churchill Way , M6 5BH | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,637 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,637 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,136 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 3,687 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,710 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 2,904 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 2,904 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grosvenor Centre Clarence Street , M7 1QT | - not rated | 168 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greengate School St Simon Street , M3 7ES | - not rated | 423 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish Grammar School Camp Street , M7 1ZT | - not rated | 539 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tiferes Grecian Street North , M7 2JR | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| New Harvest Learning Centre 194 Chapel Street , M3 6BY | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuddly Cod | 27 Cottenham Lane | 374 yd | |
| Baab-e-Salaam Banqueting Hall | 33-37 Cottenham Lane | 374 yd | |
| Raka Raka African | 29 Cottenham Lane | 374 yd | |
| Vibe Coffee plus Doughnuts | Unit 4b, The Vibe, 175 Broughton Lane | 401 yd | |
| Hong Kong Choi | Unit 4c, The Vibe, 175 Broughton Lane | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palatine Inn | 47 Edward Street | 492 yd | |
| Lycheekikimiumiu Ltd | Unit 3, Dickinson Street | 636 yd | |
| The Prince of Wales | 230 Lower Broughton Road | 645 yd | |
| Adelphi Lads Club | 47-49 Cannon Street | 732 yd | |
| The Old Pint Pot | Adelphi Street | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Gyros | Unit 3, The Vibe, 175 Broughton Lane | 403 yd | |
| Straight Outta Nashville | Unit 5, 116 Broughton Lane | 445 yd | |
| Caribbean Sunrise Foods | 120 Broughton Lane | 449 yd | |
| Rahims Indian Takeaway | 232 Lower Broughton Road | 645 yd | |
| Mughali Taste | 53 Bury New Road | 696 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Simon Street Stp ST. SIMON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 476 yd |
| Fit City Broughton Centre (Closed) Camp Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 627 yd |
| Angels And Demons Gym (Closed) Grecian Street | health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| David Lewis Recreation Ground INDUS PLACE | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Cheetwood Primary School WATERLOO ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 780 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Bury New Road) BURY NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| Albert Park BROUGHTON | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Manchester Tennis & Racquet Club BLACKFRIARS ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,026 yd |
| Broughton Leisure Centre BATHS HOUSE BATHS HOUSE PENTLANDS AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,036 yd |
| Hmp Manchester SOUTHALL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,065 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.