M50 1EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Humber Street, 0.5km 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 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 £118k, 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 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00172974 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUMBER STREET, M50 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUMBER STREET, M50 1EB.
167
30
£ 41,100 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M50 1EB 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.
Area Character
High employment, young population. M50 1EB combines 69% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. At £118k 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 1EB. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 117,000
10 sales · Mean £ 116,128
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
M50 1EB 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
Willow Tree Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
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All Hallows RC High School
Lark Hill Community Primary School
Buile Hill Academy
Holy Family VA RC 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 Stores0.4 km
- Good Fella1.0 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Ashley Brook0.8 km
- Chandos Sports and Social Club0.5 km
- Marble Tap Room0.6 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 Ltd0.7 km
- Susies Coffee0.6 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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Weaste Metrolink0.1 km
- Langworthy Metrolink0.7 km
- Broadway Metrolink1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Weaste Metrolink Stop0.1 km
- Borough Road0.1 km
- Guide Street0.1 km
- Weaste (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
- Weaste0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M501EB · Data under Open Government Licence