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About Broughton Park
Broughton Park is a residential area located in the city of Manchester, within the county of Greater Manchester, England. It lies just to the north of the city centre and is easily accessible from the M60 motorway. The area is known for its mix of Victorian and Edwardian housing, with many homes featuring bay windows and decorative brickwork. Broughton Park is served by Broughton Park railway station, which provides regular services to Manchester Piccadilly and other nearby destinations. The local community is active, with several parks and green spaces offering recreational opportunities. The postcode area M7 4 covers the immediate vicinity, including parts of the surrounding neighbourhoods. It is a well-connected area with a strong sense of local identity.
School Ratings in Broughton Park
Families in Broughton Park have access to 400 local schools. St Philip's RC Primary School and St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 13 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Broughton Park
Homes sell for an average of £253K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £224K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Broughton Park
Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Vehicle crime is the leading concern across Broughton Park, with 1 incidents recorded in April 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Broughton Park
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Broughton Park within the more deprived parts of England. A higher proportion of working-age residents face employment challenges compared to the national picture. A larger share of residents live on lower incomes compared to the wider national picture.
Healthcare in Broughton Park
There are 94 GP surgeries within three miles of Broughton Park, the nearest being Pes @ The Eye Site Opticians Manchester (0.3 miles away).
Local Data for Broughton Park
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Property Prices 2,831 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the M7 postcode area.
Household Income in Broughton Park ONS 2023
The average total household income in Broughton Park is approximately £47,708 a year before tax, 14% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £33,727. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £33,727.
Businesses in Broughton Park ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,604 active businesses based in Broughton Park, around 42 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 92% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 17 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Broughton Park IMD 2025
According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Broughton Park experiences higher levels of deprivation than much of England. Employment and income indicators fall below the national average, though the area benefits from targeted regeneration and community support programmes.
Crime in Broughton Park 5 crimes · April 2026
Crime levels in Broughton Park are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
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Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Broughton Park
Of the 13,015 households in and around Broughton Park, 32% are owned, 36% are socially rented and 31% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Broughton Park.