M50 3AR is a well-regarded residential area located 0.7km from Ordsall in Salford. Administratively it sits within Quays ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.
For renters and young professionals, M50 3AR offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 85% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (63% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
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 3AR are sourced from Output Area E00181705 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M50 3AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M50 3AR.
168
28
£ 0 /yr
77%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M50 3AR 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.
Area Character
M50 3AR is a young, economically active community — 77% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 28, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M50 3AR. The average age is 27.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
school Local Schools
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK
Seymour Park Community Primary School
Stretford High School
Old Trafford Community Academy
St Alphonsus RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Greggs0.3 km
- The Vape house0.7 km
- East West Express0.2 km
- Needledrop Wines Ltd0.8 km
- Londis - Salford0.7 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- AC Hotel Manchester Salford Quays0.5 km
- The Copthorne Hotel0.1 km
- Ibis Budget Hotel0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Oaka Supercity0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Quay House Beefeater0.5 km
- Tower coffee shop0.8 km
- 02 at Victoria Warehouse0.3 km
- Manchester United0.7 km
- Old Trafford Bowling Club0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Blanconero0.7 km
- BUPA (Staff Restaurant)0.8 km
- Cafe Rouge0.7 km
- Elior0.8 km
- Harry Ramsdens0.7 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Iceland Foods0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
- Co Operative0.1 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Luxford Burgers0.6 km
- Ordsall Hall0.5 km
- Proove Events Trading As Proove0.6 km
- BIRD Restaurants0.6 km
- Aadams authentic grill and kebab0.2 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exchange Quay Metrolink0.1 km
- Salford Quays Metrolink0.3 km
- Pomona Metrolink0.4 km
Bus Stops
- Exchange Quay0.1 km
- Clippers Quay0.1 km
- Exchange Quay Metrolink0.1 km
- Exchange Quay Metrolink0.1 km
- Exchange Quays0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M503AR · Data under Open Government Licence