Postcode Analysis Salford, North West

BLUE, M50 2AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLUE, M50 2AE.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M50 2AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

M50 2AE is a young, economically active community — 72% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending down 48.6% year-on-year.

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

M50 2AE is a sought-after residential area on Blue, 0.2km from Salford Quays in Salford. Administratively it sits within Quays ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.

For renters and young professionals, M50 2AE offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Salford. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, down 48.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for M50 2AE are sourced from Output Area E00181624 (shared with 3 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 2AE. The average age is 29.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.7%
Asian / British Asian13.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed17.0%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 159,500

100 sales · Mean £ 205,082

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

M50 2AE 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 offences1

school Local Schools

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AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

Requires Improvement294 pupils0.5 km
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Oasis Academy MediaCityUK

Good874 pupils1.2 km
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Willow Tree Primary School

Good500 pupils1.5 km
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Lark Hill Community Primary School

Good530 pupils1.5 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good198 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express Salford Quays0.9 km
  • Holiday Inn (Marco Pierre White New York Italian)0.1 km
  • Premier Inn0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Bella Italia also t/a’ Super Nonna0.6 km
  • Grindsmith Media City Ltd0.1 km
  • Chep Pallets Manchester0.9 km
  • Nila's Burmese Cafe0.9 km
  • Six Trees Kitchen and Bar0.7 km
  • + 37 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Mediacity General Store0.0 km
  • Super Sweet Emporium0.8 km
  • Taste of Portugal1.0 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Newspoint0.6 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Burgerism1.0 km
  • Wrap it in NW limited0.9 km
  • Green Fork0.9 km
  • The Pitstop0.9 km
  • Burger Barn0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Craft Brew0.5 km
  • The Botanist0.3 km
  • Marble Tap Room0.7 km
  • Host Social0.1 km
  • Quay House Beefeater0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Media City Metrolink0.3 km
  • Broadway Metrolink0.5 km
  • Harbour City Metrolink0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Broadway (Metroplex Business Park)0.2 km
  • Broadway (Metroplex Business Park)0.2 km
  • MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink)0.3 km
  • MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink)0.3 km
  • MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink)0.3 km