Dorothy Street is in Salford and in Salford district. M7 4DZ is located in the Broughton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blackley and Broughton. This postcode has been in use since 2002-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dorothy Street, Salford, M7 4DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M7 4DY, M7 4TB, M7 4TE, M7 4SP, M7 4JQ, M7 4TT, M8 9DP, M7 4TN, M7 4TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M7 4DZ is primarily male, with 54.6% 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 | 50.7% | 45.4% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -5.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 54.6% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 5.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of M7 4DZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.2% | 35.7% | -13.5% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 54.8% | 22.1% | 44.2% | 10.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 3.6% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 2.4% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 45.1% | 59.7% | 14.6% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 28.6% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 5.6% | -8.2% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 4DZ this area, 36.7% 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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.8% | 36.7% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 18.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 11.8% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 11.8% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 6.2% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 9.2% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 19.5% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 17.3% | 4.7% | -12.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.9% 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 | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 8.6% | 0.9% | -7.7% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 11.2% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 8.1% | 12.5% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 10.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 60.5% | 54.9% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -26.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 7.6% |
In this area, just 48.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.4% | 48.9% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -34.3% |
| European Union | 15.9% | 12.4% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 10% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.2% | 22.4% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 16.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.5% | 48.7% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -34.5% |
| 10+ Years | 12.5% | 13.6% | 1.1% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.2% | 11.5% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 12.9% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 10.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 13.3% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.7% | 76.7% | -23.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.2% | 37.2% | -27.0% |
| Christian | 29.9% | 46.2% | -16.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 26.2% | 0.5% | 25.7% |
| Muslim | 17.7% | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 13.5% | 6.0% | 7.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorothy Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cheetham 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 -26.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dorothy Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2024-03-26 | £143,429 |
| 6 Dorothy Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2020-07-03 | £101,268 |
| 2 Dorothy Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2018-11-21 | £151,491 |
| 2 Dorothy Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £61,613 | 2018-11-21 | £91,508 |
| 2 Dorothy Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £41,000 | 2017-08-11 | £64,723 |
M7 4DZ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 4DZ 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 | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Unemployed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 2,533 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 | 5,055 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheetham CofE Community Academy Halliwell Lane , Cheetham Hill M8 9FR | 3out of 4 | 264 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Hadfield Street , Higher Broughton M7 4XG | 4out of 4 | 288 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Road Academy Dudley Street , M7 4XD | 1out of 4 | 427 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentnall Primary School Northumberland Street , Higher Broughton M7 4RP | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School Legh Road , M7 4RT | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 836 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The King David High School Eaton Road , Crumpsall M8 5DY | 1out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' Leadership Academy , Manchester 40 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,829 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester 38 Rayburn Way , M8 8DT | - not rated | 1,916 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 2out of 4 | 2,462 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,148 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 5,463 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 | 1,174 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beis Ruchel Girls School 11 Norton Street , Salford M7 4AJ | - not rated | 262 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bnos Yisroel School Manchester Leicester Road , M7 4DA | - not rated | 294 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Beis Ruchel Girls School 87 Devonshire Street , Salford M7 4AE | - not rated | 356 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bnos Margulis Viznitz Girls' School 33 Northumberland Street , M7 4DQ | - not rated | 421 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Senior Girls School 138 Leicester Road , M7 4GB | - not rated | 544 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Chez Vivien Manchester | 486 Great Cheetham Street East | 181 yd | |
| Ground Zero MCR | 464 Great Cheetham Street East | 220 yd | |
| Tasti pizza manchester Ltd | Ground Floor, 23 Leicester Road | 360 yd | |
| Dovids Deli | 31 Leicester Road | 360 yd | |
| Prime bake Ltd | 33-35 Leicester Road | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egerton Inn | 17-19 Hanlon Street | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Hunters, Go Crunchy, Sadeeq Fried Chicken | 329 Great Cheetham Street East | 188 yd | |
| Food Bliss | 34 Leicester Road | 325 yd | |
| Ashy's Takeaway | 2 Progress Buildings, Halliwell Lane | 489 yd | |
| Tandoori Roti | 1 Progress Buildings, Halliwell Lane | 489 yd | |
| Andertons Fish & Chips | 2 St James Road | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Store Limited | Great Cheetham Street East | 686 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Thomas Street | 829 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 29, Manchester Fort Shopping Centre, Cheetham Hill Road | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Road Academy DUDLEY STREET | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 375 yd |
| Cheltenham Crescent Legh Street | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Northumberland Street Playing Fields (Closed) Northumberland Street | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Cheetwood Community And Sports Centre (Closed) Allesley Drive | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Cheetwood Playing Fields (Closed) Barrow Hill Road | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Beis Yaakov High School Academy Broom Lane | 857 yd | |
| Broughton Leisure Centre BATHS HOUSE BATHS HOUSE PENTLANDS AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,037 yd |
| Abraham Moss Leisure Centre ABRAHAM MOSS LEISURE CENTRE ABRAHAM MOSS LEISURE CENTRE CRESCENT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,065 yd |
| The King David High School EATON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,080 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.