Postcode Analysis Salford, North West

M50 2BH House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 2BH 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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4/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. M50 2BH combines 73% economic activity with a 31-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. 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 2BH is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Salford Quays in Salford. Administratively it sits within Quays ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 2BH 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 2BH. 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 2BH 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 pupils0.4 km
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Oasis Academy MediaCityUK

Good874 pupils1.2 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good198 pupils1.5 km
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Lark Hill Community Primary School

Good530 pupils1.5 km
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Willow Tree Primary School

Good500 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express Salford Quays0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn (Marco Pierre White New York Italian)0.1 km
  • Premier Inn0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • Bella Italia also t/a’ Super Nonna0.5 km
  • Grindsmith Media City Ltd0.2 km
  • Chep Pallets Manchester1.0 km
  • Nila's Burmese Cafe1.0 km
  • Six Trees Kitchen and Bar0.7 km
  • + 38 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Mediacity General Store0.1 km
  • Super Sweet Emporium0.8 km
  • Taste of Portugal1.0 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Magazin1.0 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Burgerism1.0 km
  • Wrap it in NW limited1.0 km
  • Green Fork1.0 km
  • The Pitstop1.0 km
  • Burger Barn0.9 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Craft Brew0.4 km
  • The Botanist0.2 km
  • Marble Tap Room0.8 km
  • Host Social0.0 km
  • Quay House Beefeater0.8 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 Metrolink0.2 km
  • Broadway Metrolink0.4 km
  • Harbour City Metrolink0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink)0.2 km
  • MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink)0.2 km
  • MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink)0.2 km
  • MediaCityUK0.2 km
  • MediaCityUK0.2 km