The Broughton ward sits within the City of Salford in Greater Manchester, hugging the east bank of the River Irwell just north of Manchester city centre and within easy reach of Salford Quays. It includes areas commonly known as Higher Broughton and Lower Broughton, so you find a mix of tree‑lined Victorian avenues, denser terraces and a number of conservation‑minded streets.
Originally developed in the 19th century as suburban housing for nearby industry, the ward is now largely residential with independent shops, local services and ongoing regeneration driven in part by its proximity to MediaCityUK and the regional core. Community activity is notable, and the area presents a varied social and economic picture with active campaigns around housing, green space and street‑level amenities.
Postcode districts covering Broughton
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Oldham 7.1 miles11.4 km
- St. Helens 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Wigan 16 miles25.8 km
- Warrington 15.4 miles24.9 km
- Burnley 20.5 miles33 km
- Huddersfield 21.8 miles35 km
- Blackburn 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Bolton 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Stockport 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Salford 1.2 miles2 km
- Rochdale 8.8 miles14.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Cheetham Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Blackfriars & Trinity Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Kersal & Broughton Park Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Pendleton & Charlestown Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Salford Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Deansgate Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Crumpsall Ward 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Ordsall Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Piccadilly Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Sedgley Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Quays Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Harpurhey Ward 2 miles3.2 km
Example postcodes in Broughton
M7 1PP, M7 1PF, M7 1UD, M7 1QZ, M7 2FX, M7 1BP, M7 4PD, M7 1NQ, M7 2LJ … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 10 miles16 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 26.9 miles43.2 km
- Manchester Victoria 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Salford Central Railway Station 1 mile1.7 km
- Manchester Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station 1.5 miles2.3 km
Hotels near Broughton Ad
- Brewdog Doghouse Manchester 4 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Leven Manchester 4 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Dakota Manchester 5 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Stock Exchange Hotel 5 1.3 miles2 km
- Treehouse Hotel Manchester 4 1 mile1.6 km
- Wilde Aparthotels Manchester St. Peters Square 4 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Moxy Manchester City 3 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter 4 1 mile1.6 km
- Hotel Gotham 5 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Motel One Manchester St. Peter's Square 3 1.5 miles2.4 km
Schools in Broughton
- Beis Hatalmud School Independent - secondary
- Beis Malka Girls school Independent - all ages
- Beis Ruchel Girls School Independent - secondary
- St Boniface RC Primary School Primary
- St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Primary
- Talmud Torah Yetev Lev Independent - all ages
- Tiferes Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Manchester Harbour 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Manchester MEN Arena Stadium 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Manchester Evening News Arena Stadium 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Urbis Manchester Museum 1.1 miles1.7 km
- John Rylands Library Library 1.3 miles2 km
- Manchester Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) Museum 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Piccadilly Gardens Gardens 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Manchester Central Library Library 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Manchester Art Gallery Museum 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Manchester Central Stadium 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Manchester Metropolitan University University 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Agecroft Hall Archaeological site 2.2 miles3.5 km