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 399 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 £245K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £208K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Broughton Park

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Other theft is the leading concern across Broughton Park, with 1 incidents recorded in January 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.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Broughton Park

Broughton Park benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,016 sales

Average Price £245K
£700 £2.3M
Detached £442K 305
Semi £284K 760
Terraced £208K 976
Flat £147K 816

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.

Overall Deprivation
2/10
Income
2/10
Employment
3/10
Education
3/10
Health
2/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
4/10
14,033 Children (0-15) 26%
34,304 Working Age 64%
6,695 Older (60+) 12%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 63.5% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 49.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Broughton Park 3 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

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.

2 Violence & Sexual Offences
1 Other Theft
Local Policing
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Salford Central Train Station 1.9 miles
Salford Crescent Train Station 1.9 miles
Deansgate Train Station 2.5 miles
Clifton (Manchester) Train Station 2.8 miles
Ardwick Train Station 3 miles
Moston Train Station 3.4 miles

Location

Local Government

District Salford
Ward Broughton
Constituency Blackley and Broughton
Parish Salford, unparished area
Region North West