Murray Street is in Salford and in Salford district. M7 2DX 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 Murray Street, Salford, M7 2DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M7 2FJ, M7 2EL, M7 2LB, M7 2DU, M7 2DQ, M7 2EN, M7 2FH, M7 2EJ, M7 2DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M7 2DX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.9% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.1% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 2DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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 | 44% | 46.8% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.2% | 35.2% | 9.0% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9% | 6.8% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 17.8% | 10% | -7.8% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 | 31.5% | 59% | 27.5% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 20.7% | -16.8% | 33.6% | -12.9% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 9% | -12.6% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 9% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 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 2DX this area, 44% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.3% | 44% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 25.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 10.4% | 2.3% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 9.4% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 7.4% | 7.0% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 10.4% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 16.8% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 10.3% | 1.6% | -8.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 5.9% | -1.4% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 79.8% | 78.7% | -1.1% | 81.4% | -2.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 65.4% 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 | 71.3% | 65.4% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| European Union | 14.4% | 11.8% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 5.9% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 14.7% | 9.4% | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.5% | 65.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 12% | 4.4% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 5.9% | -4.1% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 9.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53% | 76.7% | -23.7% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 6.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.8% | 37.2% | -23.4% |
| Christian | 21.9% | 46.2% | -24.3% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 26.8% | 0.5% | 26.3% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 26.8% | 6.0% | 20.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Murray Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Murray Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £314,000 | 2024-10-08 | £323,851 |
| 21 Murray Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-08-21 | £271,134 |
| 45 Murray Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-11-28 | £372,833 |
| 45 Murray Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-11-28 | £327,488 |
| 17 Murray Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-08-27 | £253,299 |
M7 2DX area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Unemployed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Community Nursery Centre Clarence Street , Grosvenor Square M7 9UQ | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 2,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 2,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Boniface RC Primary School Yew Street , M7 2HL | - not rated | 296 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Grecian Street Primary School Grecian Street North , M7 2JR | - not rated | 444 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentnall Primary School Northumberland Street , Higher Broughton M7 4RP | - not rated | 648 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentnall Academy Northumberland Street , Higher Broughton M7 4RP | 1out of 4 | 652 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's RC Junior School Hadfield Street , M7 0XG | - not rated | 858 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | - not rated | 729 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | - not rated | 729 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lowry High School Camp Street , M7 9LY | - not rated | 962 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,732 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shena Simon College 34 Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,732 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 3,813 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,964 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 | 2,209 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 2,209 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beis Hatalmud School 62 Wellington Street West , Broughton M7 2FD | - not rated | 307 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kerem Shloime Gloucester House , Back Duncan Street M7 2EY | - not rated | 348 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Beis Rochel Mcr Girls school ltd 315-317 Great clowes st , Salford M7 2FZ | - not rated | 365 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Aim Habonim 51 Rigby Street , M7 4NX | - not rated | 389 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Malka Girls school 399-401 Bury New Road , M7 2BT | - not rated | 390 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restuarants Ltd | 317 Bury New Road | 420 yd | |
| Tim Hortons | 282-286 Bury New Road | 422 yd | |
| Manchester United FC | The Cliff, 364 Lower Broughton Road | 426 yd | |
| Da VinChi Restaurant and Bar | 340 Great Cheetham Street East | 448 yd | |
| Naz Community Hall | within Church Of The Nazarene, Great Clowes Street | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton Cricket & Rugby Club | Broughton Cricket And Rugby Football Club, Yew Street | 208 yd | |
| Dover Inn | 15-17 Fenney Street | 439 yd | |
| Star Inn | 2 Back Hope Street | 473 yd | |
| The Prince of Wales | 230 Lower Broughton Road | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasties | Ground Floor, 318 Great Clowes Street | 212 yd | |
| Jereina | 324 Great Cheetham Street East | 448 yd | |
| Oriental Pearl | within Broughton Temple, 271 Great Cheetham Street East | 548 yd | |
| Treehouse Cafe | 304 Lower Broughton Road | 624 yd | |
| Spice Obsession | 312 Lower Broughton Road | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Store Limited | Great Cheetham Street East | 548 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Boniface Rc Primary School YEW STREET | 291 yd | |
| Broughton Rugby Union Football Club YEW STREET | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| Broughton Leisure Centre BATHS HOUSE BATHS HOUSE PENTLANDS AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 324 yd |
| Manchester United (The Cliff Training Ground) TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND LOWER BROUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| Albert Park BROUGHTON | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 499 yd |
| Lower Broughton Playing Fields LOWER BROUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Northumberland Street Playing Fields (Closed) Northumberland Street | grass pitches | 622 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 | 730 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Bury New Road) BURY NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 852 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| 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 | 136.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.