M50 1BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Weaste in Salford. Administratively it sits within Weaste & Seedley ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.
For renters and young professionals, M50 1BX offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for M50 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00172971 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M50 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M50 1BX.
197
34
£ 41,100 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
M50 1BX is a young, economically active community — 69% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M50 1BX. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
school Local Schools
St Luke's CofE Primary School
All Hallows RC High School
Willow Tree Primary School
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The Canterbury Centre
Buile Hill Academy
Holy Family VA RC Primary School
Lark Hill Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Manchester Academy of Gymnastics0.4 km
- Meadowbrook Patient Kitchen0.9 km
- C and C Catering Ltd0.7 km
- Adams0.4 km
- Food for Thought0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Burger Barn0.9 km
- Mixed Grill0.7 km
- No. 1 Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Valina's Food0.5 km
- Salford Tandoori0.4 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Go Local Extra0.7 km
- Family Convenience Store0.4 km
- ARUN Stores0.5 km
- Indees Convenience Store0.6 km
- Salford Supermarket0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Weaste & Seedley Social Club0.6 km
- Chandos Sports and Social Club0.7 km
- Marble Tap Room0.8 km
- The Moorlands Sports and Social Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Weaste Metrolink0.2 km
- Langworthy Metrolink1.0 km
- Ladywell Metrolink1.1 km
Bus Stops
- James Corbett Road0.1 km
- James Corbett Road0.1 km
- Eccles New Road0.1 km
- Eccles New Road0.1 km
- Guide Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M501BX · Data under Open Government Licence