Area Analysis Salford, North West

M50 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the M50 postcode area.

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Population

5,835

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

74%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
9/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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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

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.

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

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Oasis Academy MediaCityUK

Good874 pupils
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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
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
  • Burger Barn
  • Burgerism
  • Beigel
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Anchorage Convenience
  • I'm a celebrity/ Jungle Challenge
  • The Laser Lounge Media City
  • Super Sweet Emporium
  • Taste of Portugal
  • + 8 more