Postcode Analysis Salford, North West

M50 2AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M50 2AH.

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Population

399

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

73%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M50 2AH 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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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

M50 2AH is a young, economically active community — 73% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.

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

M50 2AH is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Salford Quays in Salford. Administratively it sits within Quays ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.

For renters and young professionals, M50 2AH 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 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 89% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (60% 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. 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 2AH are sourced from Output Area E00181693 (shared with 15 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 2AH. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.4%
Asian / British Asian12.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

73%Active
FT: 60%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

M50 2AH 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.

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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 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Nila's Burmese Cafe0.9 km
  • Six Trees Kitchen and Bar0.7 km
  • Porto Catering Ltd0.8 km
  • Susies Coffee0.8 km
  • Grindsmith Media City Ltd0.1 km
  • + 37 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Green Fork0.9 km
  • REEF London Limited/Wendy's0.6 km
  • Burgerism1.0 km
  • The Village Chippy0.9 km
  • Wrap it in NW limited0.9 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Marble Tap Room0.7 km
  • Host Social0.2 km
  • Quay House Beefeater0.9 km
  • Tower coffee shop0.5 km
  • Craft Brew0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Mediacity General Store0.0 km
  • Super Sweet Emporium0.8 km
  • Taste of Portugal1.0 km
  • Indees Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Imperial War Museum0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.1 km
  • Holiday Inn Express Salford Quays1.0 km
  • Holiday Inn (Marco Pierre White New York Italian)0.1 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 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)0.1 km
  • Broadway (Metroplex Business Park)0.1 km
  • MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink)0.3 km
  • MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink)0.3 km
  • MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink)0.3 km