Douglas Street is in Salford and in Salford district. M7 2FE 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 Douglas Street, Salford, M7 2FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M7 2FL, M7 2FA, M7 2FT, M7 2ER, M7 2EE, M7 2EA, M7 2ET, M7 2FF, M7 2EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M7 2FE is primarily male, with 59.2% 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 | 45.4% | 40.8% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -10.2% |
| Male | 54.6% | 59.2% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 10.2% |
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 2FE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% 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 | 51.1% | 50.7% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 40% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8% | 4.2% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 56.1% | 67.5% | 11.4% | 48.4% | 19.1% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 24% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -9.6% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 5% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 2FE this area, 41.7% 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 16.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.2% | 41.7% | 16.5% | 18.2% | 23.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 11% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 13.2% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 16.3% | -3.7% | 33.8% | -17.5% |
| Other | 17.8% | 2.8% | -15.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.6% 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 | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.8% | 2.3% | -4.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 7.2% | 8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 72.2% | 72.6% | 0.4% | 81.4% | -8.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.3% | 10.1% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 8.5% |
In this area, 60.1% 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 | 58.4% | 60.1% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| European Union | 17.4% | 12.2% | -5.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.9% | 16.5% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 10.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58% | 60.3% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| 10+ Years | 11.3% | 9.7% | -1.6% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 8.5% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.2% | 12.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 9.2% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.7% | 76.7% | -20.0% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.9% | 37.2% | -22.3% |
| Christian | 19.7% | 46.2% | -26.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 35.9% | 0.5% | 35.4% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 23.3% | 6.0% | 17.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Douglas 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Douglas Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-01-20 | £309,416 |
| 29 Douglas Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2023-08-16 | £245,825 |
| 33 Douglas Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-03-11 | £239,048 |
| 37 Douglas Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2021-09-23 | £239,204 |
| 45 Douglas Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2019-11-22 | £350,884 |
M7 2FE area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 19% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in M7 2FE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Part-Time Employee | 88 |
| Unemployed | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Other | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 3,315 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 | 4,977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentnall Primary School Northumberland Street , Higher Broughton M7 4RP | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School Legh Road , M7 4RT | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lower Kersal Community Primary School St Aidan's Grove , M7 3TN | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Hadfield Street , Higher Broughton M7 4XG | 4out of 4 | 974 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 2out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 1out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , Prestwich M25 2BW | 2out of 4 | 2,498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Mesivta School Beechwood , Charlton Avenue M25 0PH | 3out of 4 | 2,568 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,066 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 5,216 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 | 2,255 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerem Shloime Gloucester House , Back Duncan Street M7 2EY | - not rated | 82 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 | 134 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Hatalmud School 62 Wellington Street West , Broughton M7 2FD | - not rated | 253 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beis Malka Girls school 399-401 Bury New Road , M7 2BT | - not rated | 295 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Talmud Torah Yetev Lev 393-395 Bury New Road , M7 2BT | - not rated | 295 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United FC | The Cliff, 364 Lower Broughton Road | 469 yd | |
| Tim Hortons | 282-286 Bury New Road | 574 yd | |
| Da VinChi Restaurant and Bar | 340 Great Cheetham Street East | 578 yd | |
| McDonald's Restuarants Ltd | 317 Bury New Road | 591 yd | |
| Yuppie Mom Kitchen | 349 Lower Broughton Road | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Inn | 2 Back Hope Street | 264 yd | |
| Broughton Cricket & Rugby Club | Broughton Cricket And Rugby Football Club, Yew Street | 386 yd | |
| Dover Inn | 15-17 Fenney Street | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasties | Ground Floor, 318 Great Clowes Street | 150 yd | |
| Jereina | 324 Great Cheetham Street East | 578 yd | |
| Oriental Pearl | within Broughton Temple, 271 Great Cheetham Street East | 638 yd | |
| Treehouse Cafe | 304 Lower Broughton Road | 717 yd | |
| Spice Obsession | 312 Lower Broughton Road | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Store Limited | Great Cheetham Street East | 638 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Boniface Rc Primary School YEW STREET | 352 yd | |
| Manchester United (The Cliff Training Ground) TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND LOWER BROUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| Broughton Rugby Union Football Club YEW STREET | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Northumberland Street Playing Fields (Closed) Northumberland Street | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Broughton Leisure Centre BATHS HOUSE BATHS HOUSE PENTLANDS AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 510 yd |
| Lower Broughton Playing Fields LOWER BROUGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Albert Park BROUGHTON | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Cheltenham Crescent Legh Street | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Beis Yaakov High School Academy Broom Lane | 828 yd | |
| Fit City Broughton Centre (Closed) Camp Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 834 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 | 68.4% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 282.48 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 282.48 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.