Postcode Analysis Salford, North West

M50 1GU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M50 1GU.

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Population

197

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

M50 1GU 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. At median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M50 1GU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Weaste in Salford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Weaste & Seedley ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.

M50 1GU is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 1GU are sourced from Output Area E00172971 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M50 1GU. 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

White / British73.5%
Asian / British Asian9.5%
Black / African / Caribbean12.0%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

school Local Schools

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AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

Requires Improvement294 pupils0.9 km
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Willow Tree Primary School

Good500 pupils0.9 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good429 pupils1.1 km
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Lark Hill Community Primary School

Good530 pupils1.3 km
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All Hallows RC High School

Good680 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Family VA RC Primary School

Outstanding242 pupils1.4 km
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Buile Hill Academy

Requires Improvement804 pupils1.5 km
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Oasis Academy MediaCityUK

Good874 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • California Wines0.6 km
  • Scott's News, Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Afro Caribbean Food Store0.9 km
  • Magazin1.0 km
  • Go Local Extra0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Ashley Brook0.8 km
  • Chandos Sports and Social Club0.6 km
  • Marble Tap Room0.5 km
  • The Moorlands Sports and Social Club0.7 km
  • Weaste & Seedley Social Club0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Porto Catering Ltd0.6 km
  • Susies Coffee0.6 km
  • Chapati Cafe0.8 km
  • Nick's Cafe0.8 km
  • Penelopes Deli0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Chandos Grove Chippy0.6 km
  • Eat n Grill0.9 km
  • How How0.7 km
  • REEF London Limited/Wendy's0.7 km
  • Salford Curry King0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn (Marco Pierre White New York Italian)0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Weaste Metrolink0.3 km
  • Langworthy Metrolink0.7 km
  • Broadway Metrolink1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Daniel Adamson Road0.0 km
  • Daniel Adamson Road0.0 km
  • Borough Road0.1 km
  • Guide Street0.2 km
  • Weaste Metrolink Stop0.2 km