Postcode Analysis Salford, North West

M50 1WH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

405

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M50 1WH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

M50 1WH has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

M50 1WH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Seedley in Salford. Administratively it sits within Weaste & Seedley ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M50 1WH is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1WH are sourced from Output Area E00028986 (shared with 31 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 1WH. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.0%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean11.7%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

M50 1WH has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2

school Local Schools

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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good429 pupils0.5 km
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All Hallows RC High School

Good680 pupils0.7 km
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Willow Tree Primary School

Good500 pupils0.9 km
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Buile Hill Academy

Requires Improvement804 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Family VA RC Primary School

Outstanding242 pupils1.3 km
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The Canterbury Centre

Good7 pupils1.3 km
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AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

Requires Improvement294 pupils1.4 km
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Lark Hill Community Primary School

Good530 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Blueberries0.4 km
  • Food Cycle Salford Langworthy0.9 km
  • Langworthy Cornerstone Chimney Pots Cafe0.9 km
  • C and C Catering Ltd0.8 km
  • Housemartins Care Limited0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • W H Smiths0.9 km
  • Andy's Off Licence1.0 km
  • ARUN Stores0.1 km
  • Good Fella1.0 km
  • Indees Convenience Store0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • The Pitstop0.8 km
  • Pronto0.1 km
  • Stackd0.9 km
  • Mixed Grill0.4 km
  • No. 1 Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Weaste & Seedley Social Club0.2 km
  • Buile Hill Park Hall Kitchen0.7 km
  • Royal Sovereign0.9 km
  • Ashley Brook0.9 km
  • Chandos Sports and Social Club0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Weaste Metrolink0.3 km
  • Langworthy Metrolink1.0 km
  • Ladywell Metrolink1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Weaste Lane0.1 km
  • Weaste - Willows Road0.1 km
  • Liverpool Street0.1 km
  • Don Avenue0.2 km
  • Don Avenue0.2 km