Postcode Analysis Salford, North West

M50 3AZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

225

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

76%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M50 3AZ 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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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates M50 3AZ — age 36, 42% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

M50 3AZ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from Wharfside in Salford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Quays ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.

Day-to-day life in M50 3AZ has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (59% 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 3AZ are sourced from Output Area E00172938 (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 3AZ. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.1%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

76%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

school Local Schools

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AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

Requires Improvement294 pupils0.5 km
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Oasis Academy MediaCityUK

Good874 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good198 pupils1.2 km
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Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre

Good446 pupils1.3 km
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Lark Hill Community Primary School

Good530 pupils1.5 km
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Stretford High School

Good950 pupils1.5 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Inadequate234 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Euro Garages Ltd0.8 km
  • Mediacity General Store0.5 km
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • Munchyhub Ltd1.0 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • AC Hotel Manchester Salford Quays0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • The Copthorne Hotel0.7 km
  • Holiday Inn Express Salford Quays0.4 km
  • Oaka Supercity0.8 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Host Social0.4 km
  • Quay House Beefeater0.4 km
  • Tower coffee shop0.1 km
  • The Bee Orchid0.8 km
  • Victoria Warehouse0.9 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

45 nearby
  • Baxter Storey0.3 km
  • Blanconero0.6 km
  • BUPA (Staff Restaurant)0.4 km
  • Cafe Rouge0.1 km
  • Chapati Cafe0.5 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Op0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Co Operative0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Aadams authentic grill and kebab0.8 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Burgerism1.0 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.8 km
  • REEF London Limited/Wendy's0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Media City Metrolink0.3 km
  • Harbour City Metrolink0.4 km
  • Broadway Metrolink0.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Lowry0.1 km
  • Huron Basin0.1 km
  • MediaCityUK0.1 km
  • Huron Basin0.2 km
  • MediaCityUK0.2 km