M50 2EQ is a sought-after residential area on Broadway, 0.3km 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. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 90% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Salford. Employment levels are high (51% 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 2EQ are sourced from Output Area E00181714 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROADWAY, M50 2EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADWAY, M50 2EQ.
288
30
£ 0 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M50 2EQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 66% economic activity and an average age of 30, M50 2EQ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. At median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M50 2EQ. The average age is 29.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
M50 2EQ 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.
school Local Schools
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
Lark Hill Community Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Willow Tree Primary School
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre
St Paul's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Six Trees Kitchen and Bar1.0 km
- Porto Catering Ltd0.6 km
- Susies Coffee0.6 km
- Grindsmith Media City Ltd0.2 km
- Baxter Storey0.3 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Marble Tap Room0.6 km
- Host Social0.3 km
- Quay House Beefeater0.7 km
- Tower coffee shop0.4 km
- Craft Brew0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Caribbean Nice & Tasty0.8 km
- Eat n Grill0.8 km
- Mario Pizza0.8 km
- Miami Pizza0.8 km
- REEF London Limited/Wendy's0.4 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Aqta Trading Ltd0.8 km
- Keney News0.8 km
- Mediacity General Store0.3 km
- Super Sweet Emporium0.6 km
- Taste of Portugal0.7 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Oaka Supercity0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Salford Quays0.8 km
- Holiday Inn (Marco Pierre White New York Italian)0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Media City Metrolink0.1 km
- Broadway Metrolink0.2 km
- Harbour City Metrolink0.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Pie Factory0.1 km
- The Pie Factory0.1 km
- Broadway0.2 km
- Broadway0.2 km
- Broadway (Manchester Metrolink)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M502EQ · Data under Open Government Licence