Riverside is in Salford and in Salford district. M7 1PW is located in the Broughton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackley and Broughton. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Riverside, Salford, M7 1PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M7 1PH, M7 1BD, M7 1PD, M3 6AS, M7 1WY, M3 6AQ, M7 1WN, M7 1NP, M7 1WH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M7 1PW is primarily male, with 55.5% 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 | 45.7% | 44.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 54.3% | 55.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
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 1PW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.7% 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 | 68.5% | 61.7% | -6.8% | 37.9% | 23.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.4% | 22.9% | 5.5% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 8% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.9% | 42.7% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 33.5% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 15.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 8.4% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.5% | 23.1% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 8.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 14% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 9.7% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 37.1% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.2% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.1% 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 | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 6.2% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 81.7% | 73.1% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -8.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 63.2% 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 | 79% | 63.2% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 18% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 11.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.7% | 63.4% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 9.6% | 14.5% | 4.9% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 4.4% | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 17.7% | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riverside was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Blackfriars & Trinity 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 slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Riverside, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2019-10-18 | £214,097 |
| 60 Riverside, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2015-04-30 | £171,499 |
| 46 Riverside, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2014-06-27 | £187,701 |
| 54 Riverside, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2010-07-16 | £126,057 |
| 46 Riverside, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £65,500 | 2010-01-08 | £149,796 |
M7 1PW 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 | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 739 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 1,874 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 | 464 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friars Primary School Cannon Street , M3 7EU | 3out of 4 | 521 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 | 529 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascension CofE Primary School Ascension Road , M7 1LY | - not rated | 658 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlestown Community Primary School Lissadel Street , M6 6GL | - not rated | 928 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 | 663 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion High School London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Community High School Churchill Way , M6 5BH | - not rated | 1,192 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 | 2,684 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,684 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 2,808 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 3,299 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,435 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 | 3,425 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 3,425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greengate School St Simon Street , M3 7ES | - not rated | 558 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grosvenor Centre Clarence Street , M7 1QT | - not rated | 652 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish Grammar School Camp Street , M7 1ZT | - not rated | 828 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 854 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Harvest Learning Centre 194 Chapel Street , M3 6BY | - not rated | 960 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast & After School Club | within The Cathedral School Of St Peter And John Roman Catholic Primary School, Mount Street | 539 yd | |
| Coffee's Cafe | Unit 59, Richmond Hill, 52 St Stephen Street | 719 yd | |
| Salford Museum and Art Gallery Cafe | within Salford Gallery And Museum, Crescent | 727 yd | |
| Cuddly Cod | 27 Cottenham Lane | 780 yd | |
| Baab-e-Salaam Banqueting Hall | 33-37 Cottenham Lane | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelphi Lads Club | 47-49 Cannon Street | 442 yd | |
| The Old Pint Pot | Adelphi Street | 444 yd | |
| The Prince of Wales | 230 Lower Broughton Road | 756 yd | |
| Atmosphere- USSU | within University House, University Of Salford, University Road | 853 yd | |
| Chartwells at SALFOOD Bar | New Aldelphi Building, within University Of Salford, Crescent | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahims Indian Takeaway | 232 Lower Broughton Road | 756 yd | |
| Big Gyros | Unit 3, The Vibe, 175 Broughton Lane | 812 yd | |
| JoJo's Chicken | 239 Lower Broughton Road | 826 yd | |
| Sakura HK Limited | 8 Salisbury House, St Stephen Street | 826 yd | |
| Meat Me Here / Mister Pizza and Grill | 2 Salisbury House, St Stephen Street | 830 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lewis Recreation Ground INDUS PLACE | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| St Simon Street Stp ST. SIMON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 704 yd |
| Salford University Sports Centre UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 718 yd |
| Angels And Demons Gym (Closed) Grecian Street | health and fitness suite | 936 yd |
| The Albion Academy LONDON STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,018 yd |
| Fit City Broughton Centre (Closed) Camp Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,025 yd |
| Achieves Fitness (Closed) Unit 5 Unit 5 Oldfield Road | health and fitness suite | 1,069 yd |
| Manchester Tennis & Racquet Club BLACKFRIARS ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,075 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 36.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.