Broughton is a suburb in the metropolitan borough of the City of Salford.
Situated south of Prestwich, Broughton is split into Lower Broughton, Higher Broughton and Broughton Park.
The suburb and its nearby areas are home to 20 synagogues and 20 churches - including The Greek Orthodox Church on Bury New Road.
And there is a well-rated range of schools - including several independent Jewish schools - closeby.
Manchester Fort Shopping Park, Heaton Park and Manchester city centre easily accessible by public transport and Bury New Road offers good transport links to the M60 and Manchester city centre.
If you're thinking of buying or renting in Broughton, here's everything you need to know - including the area's property prices, transport links, schools, nearby hospitals and medical practices, food drink options and nearby supermarkets.
Property prices
Buying: According to rightmove.co.uk, in 2019, the majority of the properties for sale in the area were terraced properties selling for an average of £177,864.
Flats sold for an average of £115,090 and semi-detached properties sold for an average of £280,817.
Overall, the average house price for the area was £214,649 - a cheaper average than nearby Prestwich £230,925.
In 2019, there was a huge difference in price range.
Sold property prices in the area or nearby ranged from £49,500 for a leasehold, one bedroom flat on Kersal Way to £980,000 for a freehold, detached, seven-bedroom house on Upper Park Road.
Last year's sold prices were similar to the prices of 2018 and 12pc up on the prices of 2017.
Renting: Properties up for rent in 2020 have started at £303pcm/£70pw for a one-bedroom house on Nelson Street to £4,095pcm/£945pw for a nine-bedroom semi-detached house on Duncan Street.
Public transport and other transport links
Bury New Road runs through the Broughton area giving commuters easy access into Manchester city centre by bus.
The 27 connects Swinton and Manchester via Lower Broughton and the 96 connects Simister and Manchester via Higher Broughton.
For drivers, following Bury New road through Prestwich will lead onto the M60.
And in the opposite direction towards Manchester city centre, Bury New Road leads to A56 connecting to Trinity Way.
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Primary and secondary schools
The majority of schools in Broughton and its surrounding areas achieved 'Good' Ofsted reports.
Here are the latest Ofsted inspection reports for the schools in or near this area:
St Paul's CE Primary School, Nevile Road - Good (2017)
Butterstile Primary School, School Grove - Good (2018)
St Philip's RC Primary School, Cavendish Road - Outstanding (2011)
Yesoiday Hatorah Boys Academy, Sedgley Park Road - Requires Improvement (2019)
Lower Kersal Community Primary School, St Aiden's Grove - Good (2018)
Oholei Yosef Yitzchok Lubavitch Schools, Bury New Road - Good (2017)
Sedgley Park Community Primary School - Good (2018)
Manchester Mesivta School, Charlton Avenue - Good (2015)
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Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School, Legh Road - Good (2016)
Brentnall Primary School, Northumberland Street - Good (2017)
Beis Yaakov High School, Broom Lane - Requires Improvement (2019)
St Sebastian's RC Primary School - Good (2019)
St Boniface RC Primary School, Yew Street - Good (2016)
St Geroge's CE Primary School, Concord Place - Good (2018)
Park View Primary, Park View Road - Good (2017)
Broughton is also home to several independant schools.
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Hospitals and medical practices
North Manchester General Hospital is located on Delauneys Road and is approximately a 13 minute drive from Lower Broughton.
And Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Stott Lane is a 15 minute drive away.
Medical centres near the Broughton area include St Gabriels Medical Centre on Bishop Road and Newbury Place Health Centre on Rigby Street.
Things to do
Visit the Greek Orthodox Church on Bury New Road.
The church offers an exhibition showcasing photographs, artwork and religious robes and objects.
One of the suburb's public parks is Albert Park situated on Grecian Street and popular north Manchester attraction Heaton Park is just a 14 minute drive from the heart of Lower Broughton.
At Heaton Park visitors will find an animal centre, beekeeping facility, donkeys, an animal centre and a lake where you can hire a rowing boat.
Broughton is also in close proximity to Manchester Fort Shopping Park: Cheetham Hill where shoppers will find stores including Argos, Asda Living, B&Q, Boots, Card Factory, M&S Food and more.
Food and drink
There are plenty of restaurants and take-aways situated close by along Bury New Road.
These eateries include Lisa's Caribbean Kitchen, Ta'am, Mozzarella Kosher, Antalya Grill, Domino's, Ramzy Restaurant.
And following Bury New Road towards Prestwich will lead you to Pizza Express, Tao's Restaurant, Istanbul Grill, Anatolian Grill, All the Shapes, Mogul Takeaway and KFC.
Local supermarkets
Nearby supermarkets include the Tesco Superstore on Valley Park Road and the Tesco Superstore on Thomas Street.
