Overbridge Road is in Salford and in Salford district. M7 1SL 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 Overbridge Road, Salford, M7 1SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M7 1SP, M8 8EE, M8 8EG, M8 8FQ, M8 8EQ, M3 1FE, M8 8EF, M8 8FW, M8 8FX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M7 1SL is primarily male, with 59.1% 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 | 48.1% | 40.9% | -7.2% | 51.0% | -10.1% |
| Male | 51.9% | 59.1% | 7.2% | 49.0% | 10.1% |
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 1SL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.5% 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 | 75.8% | 70.5% | -5.3% | 37.9% | 32.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.2% | 20.5% | 6.3% | 44.2% | -23.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.3%) 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 | 56.7% | 49.8% | -6.9% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 42.5% | 8.7% | 33.6% | 8.9% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 5.4% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 1SL this area, 5% 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 70.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 2.5% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 5.8% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 10.7% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.1% | 70.7% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 36.9% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.9% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 79.2% | 74.1% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 64.3% 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 | 64.5% | 64.3% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| European Union | 16.5% | 14.7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 8.9% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.1% | 64.3% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| 10+ Years | 10.4% | 14.3% | 3.9% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.3% | 5.8% | -5.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 7.4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 8.1% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.2% | 37.2% | 19.0% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Overbridge Road 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Overbridge Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-02-17 | £490,354 |
| 1 Overbridge Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £2,300,000 | 2018-05-14 | £3,267,760 |
| 39 Overbridge Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2018-03-01 | £162,060 |
| Unit 6 21 Overbridge Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2017-07-06 | £261,818 |
| 35 Overbridge Road, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2016-11-03 | £271,642 |
| Full-Time Employee | 151 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 3,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheetwood Primary School Waterloo Road , Cheetham M8 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friars Primary School Cannon Street , M3 7EU | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River View Community Primary School 1 Wheaters Street , Off Lower Broughton M7 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary Mount Street , M3 6LU | 2out of 4 | 827 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity Community Primary Allesley Drive , Cheetham Hill M7 4YE | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 2out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,702 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | 3out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 1out of 4 | 2,885 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,601 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,664 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 4,756 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 5,040 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 5,080 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 | 2,652 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cooperative College Holyoake House , Hanover Street M60 0AS | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiferes Grecian Street North , M7 2JR | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| King of Kings Angel Meadow , Manchester M4 4DN | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Ruchel Girls School 87 Devonshire Street , Salford M7 4AE | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raja Cafe | 6 Moulton Street | 180 yd | |
| Manzil | 29 Bury New Road | 190 yd | |
| Tasty Food Restaurant Ltd | 45 Bury New Road | 198 yd | |
| Ramzy Restaurant | 13 Bury New Road | 204 yd | |
| Kabul Cuisine | 9 Bury New Road | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lycheekikimiumiu Ltd | Unit 3, Dickinson Street | 68 yd | |
| Palatine Inn | 47 Edward Street | 83 yd | |
| Avan Lounge & Bar | Unit 4, 165 Great Ducie Street | 289 yd | |
| The Eagle Inn | Eagle Inn, 19 Collier Street | 652 yd | |
| The Mini Bar | within Cortland at Colliers Yard, 5 Bankside Boulevard | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzalogy Hut | 28d Bury New Road | 230 yd | |
| Mughali Taste | 53 Bury New Road | 232 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 26 Bury New Road | 238 yd | |
| Hunger Express Limited | 2 Dewhurst Street | 247 yd | |
| Broskis | Unit 4, Springfield Lane | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Embankment West Tower, 101 Cathedral Approach | 889 yd | |
| Asda Express Salford Chapel | 106-108 Chapel Street | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Simon Street Stp ST. SIMON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 400 yd |
| Cheetwood Primary School WATERLOO ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 401 yd |
| Hmp Manchester SOUTHALL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 495 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Bury New Road) BURY NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Manchester Tennis & Racquet Club BLACKFRIARS ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 812 yd |
| Pace Health Club & Nu Spa CHEETHAM HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 870 yd |
| Fit City Broughton Centre (Closed) Camp Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 930 yd |
| Chetham'S School Of Music LONG MILLGATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,037 yd |
| Cheetwood Playing Fields (Closed) Barrow Hill Road | grass pitches | 1,039 yd |
| Cheetwood Community And Sports Centre (Closed) Allesley Drive | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 43.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 43.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 43.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 43.9% |
| 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 | 46.3% |
| Median download speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 9.47 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 9.47 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.21 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.