POSTCODE DECISION REPORT

M3 7JF postcode decision report

Mixed move-check signal

Connectivity coverage for M3 7JF is still partial in the live postcode seam. The current flood seam matches 1 feature (FZ2). Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 7 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.

Partial live coverage across the current postcode research seams | Sold prices through 08 Jul 2025

  • Median sold price, last 5 years £294,950Based on 84 sales · Latest sale in data: 08 Jul 2025
  • Gigabit availability UnavailableNo matched broadband row
  • Flood signal 1 feature matchFZ2
  • Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
  • Nearby schools 7 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up

Joined postcode brief

Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.

Median sold price, last 5 years

Strong sample

Strong sample. Based on 84 sales · Latest sale in data: 08 Jul 2025.

Broadband

Partial connectivity coverage

No current broadband summary row matched this postcode, so connectivity coverage is still partial in this postcode brief.

Flood risk

1 flood feature match

The current postcode summary intersects 1 flood feature across FZ2.

Transport

53 within 400m

M3 7JF links 53 transport stops within 400m and 201 within 800m. 47 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is New Bridge Street (to def route) (BCT) at about 97m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Manchester Victoria Rail Station at about 364m.

Local business

1,041 within 1200m

M3 7JF currently links 1,041 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 440 food and drink, 226 retail, 158 nightlife. The closest mapped place is Domino's at about 133m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.

Jobs

2,212 online job adverts observed

Salford local authority · May 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 2,665 online job adverts observed in May 2025.

Planning watch

No nearby matches

No nearby planning rows matched M3 7JF in the current live coverage yet.

Nearby schools

7 nearby school rows

7 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for M3 7JF. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.

Crime

Crime context unavailable

Approximate crime context is not yet linked to M3 7JF in the current live seam.

Median sold price, last 5 years

£294,950

Strong sample. Based on 84 sales · Latest sale in data: 08 Jul 2025.

Local business

This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of M3 7JF, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.

Amenity availability

Convenience score 100/100

Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.

Amenity group

Food and drink

440 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (206), fast food (123), cafe (111).

Amenity group

Retail

226 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (171), mobile phone (37), department store (6).

Amenity group

Nightlife

158 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by bar (89), pub (69).

Amenity group

Personal services

110 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (82), beauty (28).

Closest mapped places

Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.

Food and drink

Domino's

Fast Food at 9, Mirabel Street, Manchester.

Retail

Whispering Smith

Clothes at Rajan House, 61, Great Ducie Street, Manchester.

Retail

Quooker UK

Hardware at Beaumont Building, Great Ducie Street, Manchester.

Nightlife

Eagle Inn

Pub at 19, Collier Street, Salford.

Retail

Celebration Village

Clothes at 149, Great Ducie Street, Manchester.

Grocery

Sainsbury's Local

Convenience at Embankment West Tower, 101, Cathedral Approach, Salford.

Nearby schools

Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.

Primary

St Philip's CofE Primary School

Primary option in M3 5LF. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.

Primary

The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary

Primary option in M3 6LU. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.

Primary

The Friars Primary School

Primary option in M3 7EU. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.

School comparison

Compare nearby schools

Open side-by-side school comparison for M3 7JF before you shortlist homes.

Open school comparison

Recommended tool

Check planning again

Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.

Open planning watch tool

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Check broadband and mobile

Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around M3 7JF.

Open broadband checker

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Check flood risk

Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.

Open flood risk checker

Recommended guide

Read postcode and area guides

Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like M3 7JF with the rest of your move shortlist.

Browse articles

Recommended guide

Use viewing and offer planners

Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess M3 7JF.

Open planners and templates

Follow up action

Ask vetted agents

If this postcode stays on your shortlist, ask BeforeYouMove to review and route your enquiry to vetted partner estate agents covering M3 7JF.