Edward Street is in Salford and in Salford district. M7 1SP 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 Edward Street, Salford, M7 1SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M7 1SL, M8 8FQ, M8 8EE, M8 9SN, M7 1UY, M8 8EG, M8 8EF, M8 8FX, M8 9TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M7 1SP 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 1SP, 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 1SP 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 Edward Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Edward Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2005-08-16 | £102,264 |
| 47 Edward Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £32,400 | 2002-01-30 | £151,591 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 2,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 373 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friars Primary School Cannon Street , M3 7EU | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ascension CofE Primary School Ascension Road , M7 1LY | - not rated | 786 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River View Community Primary School 1 Wheaters Street , Off Lower Broughton M7 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 797 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 | 869 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 788 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion High School London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 3out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,331 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 2,331 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,645 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,684 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 4,198 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 | 2,611 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 2,611 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 | 521 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grosvenor Centre Clarence Street , M7 1QT | - not rated | 537 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish Grammar School Camp Street , M7 1ZT | - not rated | 910 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chetham's School of Music Long Millgate , Manchester M3 1SB | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Harvest Learning Centre 194 Chapel Street , M3 6BY | - not rated | 1,188 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raja Cafe | 6 Moulton Street | 161 yd | |
| Cuddly Cod | 27 Cottenham Lane | 198 yd | |
| Baab-e-Salaam Banqueting Hall | 33-37 Cottenham Lane | 198 yd | |
| Raka Raka African | 29 Cottenham Lane | 198 yd | |
| Tasty Food Restaurant Ltd | 45 Bury New Road | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palatine Inn | 47 Edward Street | 25 yd | |
| Lycheekikimiumiu Ltd | Unit 3, Dickinson Street | 143 yd | |
| Avan Lounge & Bar | Unit 4, 165 Great Ducie Street | 362 yd | |
| The Eagle Inn | Eagle Inn, 19 Collier Street | 712 yd | |
| The Mini Bar | within Cortland at Colliers Yard, 5 Bankside Boulevard | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mughali Taste | 53 Bury New Road | 227 yd | |
| Pizzalogy Hut | 28d Bury New Road | 271 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 26 Bury New Road | 285 yd | |
| Hunger Express Limited | 2 Dewhurst Street | 293 yd | |
| Broskis | Unit 4, Springfield Lane | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Embankment West Tower, 101 Cathedral Approach | 961 yd | |
| Asda Express Salford Chapel | 106-108 Chapel Street | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheetwood Primary School WATERLOO ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 379 yd |
| St Simon Street Stp ST. SIMON STREET | artificial grass pitch | 411 yd |
| Hmp Manchester SOUTHALL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 560 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Bury New Road) BURY NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Fit City Broughton Centre (Closed) Camp Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 854 yd |
| Manchester Tennis & Racquet Club BLACKFRIARS ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 864 yd |
| Pace Health Club & Nu Spa CHEETHAM HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 943 yd |
| Cheetwood Playing Fields (Closed) Barrow Hill Road | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Cheetwood Community And Sports Centre (Closed) Allesley Drive | grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 75.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.