Postcode Analysis Salford, North West

FURNESS QUAY, M50 3DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FURNESS QUAY, M50 3DL.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

74%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M50 3DL 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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Area Character

With 74% economic activity and an average age of 32, M50 3DL is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. At £147k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.

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M50 3DL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Furness Quay, 0.6km from Ordsall in Salford. Administratively it sits within Quays ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Salford. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for M50 3DL are sourced from Output Area E00172937 (shared with 65 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 3DL. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.2%
Asian / British Asian25.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

74%Active
FT: 64%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 179,995

90 sales · Mean £ 187,845

school Local Schools

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Oasis Academy MediaCityUK

Good874 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good198 pupils0.6 km
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Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre

Good446 pupils0.7 km
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AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

Requires Improvement294 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Inadequate234 pupils1.0 km
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Lark Hill Community Primary School

Good530 pupils1.3 km
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Old Trafford Community Academy

Requires Improvement421 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Holiday Inn (Marco Pierre White New York Italian)1.0 km
  • Travelodge Hotel Salford Quays0.7 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • AC Hotel Manchester Salford Quays0.2 km
  • The Copthorne Hotel0.5 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • Baxterstorey0.1 km
  • Chartwells at Pink Media City UK0.8 km
  • Nyah Cafe0.3 km
  • Turtle Bay0.6 km
  • Vue Cinema0.6 km
  • + 43 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Dominos Pizza0.5 km
  • Roots0.9 km
  • Luxford Burgers0.8 km
  • Ordsall Hall0.6 km
  • Proove Events Trading As Proove0.8 km
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Londis - Salford0.2 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Euro Garages Ltd0.4 km
  • Fazz News and Post Office0.7 km
  • Aqta Trading Ltd0.8 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Host Social1.0 km
  • Quay House Beefeater0.2 km
  • Tower coffee shop0.7 km
  • Welcome Inn1.0 km
  • The Bee Orchid0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Co Operative0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Anchorage Metrolink0.1 km
  • Salford Quays Metrolink0.3 km
  • Harbour City Metrolink0.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Ontario Basin0.1 km
  • Ontario Basin0.1 km
  • Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink)0.2 km
  • Anchorage Quay Metrolink Station South East Ent0.2 km
  • Anchorage Quay Metrolink Station South West Ent0.2 km