Postcode Analysis Salford, North West

HESSEL STREET, M50 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HESSEL STREET, M50 1DB.

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Population

167

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M50 1DB 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.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 69% economic activity and an average age of 30, M50 1DB is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending up 51.4% year-on-year.

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

M50 1DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hessel Street, 0.6km from Weaste in Salford. Administratively it sits within Weaste & Seedley ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.

For renters and young professionals, M50 1DB offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 79% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% 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. Property: With prices averaging £60k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 51.4% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for M50 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00172974 (shared with 3 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 1DB. 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

White / British67.9%
Asian / British Asian11.5%
Black / African / Caribbean16.4%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 8%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 89,950

43 sales · Mean £ 89,050

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

M50 1DB 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.

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school Local Schools

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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good429 pupils0.9 km
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Willow Tree Primary School

Good500 pupils0.9 km
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AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

Requires Improvement294 pupils1.1 km
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All Hallows RC High School

Good680 pupils1.1 km
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Buile Hill Academy

Requires Improvement804 pupils1.3 km
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Lark Hill Community Primary School

Good530 pupils1.4 km
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Holy Family VA RC Primary School

Outstanding242 pupils1.4 km
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The Canterbury Centre

Good7 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • California Wines0.6 km
  • Scott's News, Food & Wine0.6 km
  • ARUN Stores0.4 km
  • Indees Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Salford Supermarket0.5 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Ashley Brook0.8 km
  • Chandos Sports and Social Club0.6 km
  • Marble Tap Room0.7 km
  • The Moorlands Sports and Social Club0.7 km
  • Weaste & Seedley Social Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Porto Catering Ltd0.8 km
  • Susies Coffee0.7 km
  • Manchester Academy of Gymnastics0.5 km
  • Blueberries0.1 km
  • Food Cycle Salford Langworthy0.8 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Chandos Grove Chippy0.6 km
  • How How0.7 km
  • REEF London Limited/Wendy's0.9 km
  • Tandoori House0.8 km
  • The Chippy0.8 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Weaste Metrolink0.1 km
  • Langworthy Metrolink0.8 km
  • Broadway Metrolink1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Guide Street0.0 km
  • Borough Road0.1 km
  • Weaste0.1 km
  • Weaste Metrolink Stop0.1 km
  • Weaste Metrolink Station South East Entrance0.1 km