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 sampleStrong sample. Based on 84 sales · Latest sale in data: 08 Jul 2025.
Broadband
Partial connectivity coverageNo current broadband summary row matched this postcode, so connectivity coverage is still partial in this postcode brief.
Flood risk
1 flood feature matchThe current postcode summary intersects 1 flood feature across FZ2.
Transport
53 within 400mM3 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 1200mM3 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 observedSalford local authority · May 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 2,665 online job adverts observed in May 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched M3 7JF in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
7 nearby school rows7 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for M3 7JF. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Crime context unavailableApproximate 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.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around M3 7JF.
Open broadband checkerRecommended tool
Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
Open flood risk checkerRecommended guide
Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like M3 7JF with the rest of your move shortlist.
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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.
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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.
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