M50 1DJ 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 28 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 88% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Salford. Employment levels are high (60% 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 £61k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00172976 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HESSEL STREET, M50 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HESSEL STREET, M50 1DJ.
211
28
£ 41,100 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M50 1DJ 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 1DJ is a young, economically active community — 70% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 28, signalling strong graduate retention. At £61k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M50 1DJ. The average age is 28.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 87,336
22 sales · Mean £ 80,305
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
M50 1DJ 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.
school Local Schools
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Willow Tree Primary School
All Hallows RC High School
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Buile Hill Academy
Holy Family VA RC Primary School
Lark Hill Community Primary School
The Canterbury Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- California Wines0.5 km
- Scott's News, Food & Wine0.5 km
- ARUN Stores0.3 km
- Good Fella1.0 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Ashley Brook0.8 km
- Chandos Sports and Social Club0.5 km
- Marble Tap Room0.7 km
- The Moorlands Sports and Social Club0.6 km
- Weaste & Seedley Social Club0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Karahi Wok1.0 km
- Porto Catering Ltd0.8 km
- Susies Coffee0.7 km
- Manchester Academy of Gymnastics0.6 km
- Blueberries0.1 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Ace of Steaks1.0 km
- Chandos Grove Chippy0.5 km
- Deluxe Pizza / Seoul Chikin / Flip The Bird1.0 km
- How How0.6 km
- Meu Portugal1.0 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Weaste Metrolink0.1 km
- Langworthy Metrolink0.8 km
- Broadway Metrolink1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Weaste0.0 km
- Weaste (Manchester Metrolink)0.0 km
- Weaste Metrolink Station South East Entrance0.0 km
- Weaste (Manchester Metrolink)0.0 km
- Weaste Metrolink Station North Entrance No 10.0 km
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Postcode Profile: M501DJ · Data under Open Government Licence