M50 1DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pacific Way, 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 1DR offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00172971 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PACIFIC WAY, M50 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PACIFIC WAY, M50 1DR.
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
With 69% economic activity and an average age of 34, M50 1DR is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. 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 1DR. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
school Local Schools
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK
Willow Tree Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
The Canterbury Centre
All Hallows RC High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Seven Bro7hers Media City Ltd0.9 km
- Sodexo0.3 km
- Wagamama0.9 km
- Coronation Street Tour0.9 km
- Total Ninja0.9 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- The Pitstop0.9 km
- Pronto0.8 km
- No. 1 Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Valina's Food0.9 km
- Salford Tandoori0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Mediacity General Store0.8 km
- ARUN Stores0.9 km
- Indees Convenience Store0.8 km
- Salford Supermarket0.9 km
- Tootal Drive Post Office0.9 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn (Marco Pierre White New York Italian)0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Marble Tap Room0.8 km
- Host Social1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Weaste Metrolink0.5 km
- Langworthy Metrolink1.0 km
- Media City Metrolink1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Broadway0.1 km
- Broadway0.1 km
- Columbus Way0.4 km
- Columbus Way0.4 km
- Borough Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: M501DR · Data under Open Government Licence