Postcode Analysis Salford, North West

M50 3AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M50 3AR.

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Population

168

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

77%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British78.7%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean8.9%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

77%Active
FT: 63%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

school Local Schools

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Oasis Academy MediaCityUK

Good874 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good198 pupils1.1 km
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Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre

Good446 pupils1.2 km
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AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

Requires Improvement294 pupils1.2 km
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Seymour Park Community Primary School

Outstanding663 pupils1.3 km
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Stretford High School

Good950 pupils1.3 km
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Old Trafford Community Academy

Requires Improvement421 pupils1.3 km
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St Alphonsus RC Primary School

Outstanding198 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
local_bar

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

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
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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
fastfood

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