M50 is a postcode district in Salford, North West, covering 185 active and 148 retired postcodes.
The largest share of M50 (49%) is characterised by a lively student area with a very diverse, young, transient population, alongside a vibrant, diverse urban neighbourhood — arts venues, independent shops, renters (26%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes M50 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in M50 are around £197k, down 8.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across M50 are low at 0 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. With an average age of 36, M50 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full M50 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Salford, North West
M50 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the M50 postcode area.
groups
Population5,835
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Avg Age36
payments
Avg Income£ 35,900 /yr
work
Employed74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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10/10family_restroomFamily
1/10favoriteHealth
9/10workEmployment
10/10diversity_3Diversity
10/10paymentsAffluence
10/10directions_transitTransit
10/10homeHome Ownership
1/10trending_upInvestment
5/10psychology
Area Character
M50 is a high-turnover rental hub — with 79% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Average age 36 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area. Property prices are trending down 8.7% year-on-year.
home £197,500 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British68.0%
Asian / British Asian13.8%
Black / African / Caribbean9.3%
Other / Mixed8.9%
Economic Activity
74%Active
FT: 61%
Unemployed: 4%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences3
school Local Schools
S
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
Good874 pupils
S
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK
Requires Improvement294 pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Premier Inn
- Holiday Inn (Marco Pierre White New York Italian)
- Holiday Inn Express Salford Quays
- Oaka Supercity
- Premier Inn
- + 1 more
shopping_bag
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Londis - Salford
- Magazin
- Mediacity General Store
- Newspoint
- Anchorage Convenience
- + 8 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Dockyard Media City Limited
- Craft Brew
- Host Social
- Marble Tap Room
- Quay House Beefeater
- + 3 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Burger King
- Cuppa Coffee
- Domis Construction
- Lighthouse Cafe
- Prezzo
- + 44 more
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Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl
- Co Operative
- Co-Op
- Iceland Food Warehouse
- Lidl
- + 1 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- REEF London Limited/Wendy's
- The Tasty Greek
- Beigel
- Bicchierini Ltd
- Chicken Cottage
- + 11 more
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Area Profile: M50 · Data under Open Government Licence