Broughton Lane
Salford, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £133,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 47% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 47% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£133,000).
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 47% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£133,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £133,000, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Broughton Lane is located in Salford. Crime levels are below the local average (4 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 98m away. The median property price is £133,000, with strong growth of 47% over five years. Based on 95 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 452m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Broughton Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Broughton Leisure Centre 588m · 7 min walk
- Manchester Tennis & Racquet Club 1182m · 15 min walk
- M3 Perform 1432m · 18 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Ramsgate House 276m · 4 min walk
- Blackfriars Medical Practice 1390m · 17 min walk
- My Cosmetic Clinic 1394m · 17 min walk
- Lance Burn Health Centre 1997m · 25 min walk
libraries (5)
- Broughton Library 1053m · 13 min walk
- Broughton Community Hub 1228m · 15 min walk
- Clifford Whitworth Library 1357m · 17 min walk
- Working Class Movement Library 1625m · 20 min walk
- Pendleton 1926m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Green Grosvenor Park 297m · 4 min walk
- Albert Park 517m · 6 min walk
- Orion Place 639m · 8 min walk
- Blackfriars Park 866m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- River View Community Primary School 453m · 6 min walk
- The Friars Primary School 784m · 10 min walk
- The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary 991m · 12 min walk
- St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School 1146m · 14 min walk
- Brentnall Academy 1376m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Lower Broughton Road — Salford53
- Cromwell Grove — Salford53
- Athenian Gardens — Salford56
- Cobden Street — Salford59
- Minoan Gardens — Salford56
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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