M50 2BA is a sought-after residential area on Pink, 0.3km from Salford Quays in Salford. Administratively it sits within Quays ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.
For renters and young professionals, M50 2BA offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 90% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% 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 £164k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 40.4% year-on-year. 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 2BA are sourced from Output Area E00181714 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PINK, M50 2BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PINK, M50 2BA.
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£ 0 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M50 2BA 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 2BA combines 66% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending up 40.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M50 2BA. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 175,000
33 sales · Mean £ 169,893
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
M50 2BA 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
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Lark Hill Community Primary School
Willow Tree Primary School
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre
St Paul's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Holiday Inn Express Salford Quays0.8 km
- Oaka Supercity0.8 km
- Holiday Inn (Marco Pierre White New York Italian)0.1 km
- Premier Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Bella Italia also t/a’ Super Nonna0.4 km
- Grindsmith Media City Ltd0.2 km
- Six Trees Kitchen and Bar0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Harvester0.4 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Papas Cafe0.9 km
- Burgerism0.8 km
- Eat Well0.9 km
- The Pitstop0.9 km
- Burger Barn0.8 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Aqta Trading Ltd0.9 km
- Keney News0.9 km
- Mediacity General Store0.2 km
- Super Sweet Emporium0.7 km
- Taste of Portugal0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Craft Brew0.3 km
- The Botanist0.1 km
- Marble Tap Room0.7 km
- Host Social0.2 km
- Quay House Beefeater0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Media City Metrolink0.1 km
- Broadway Metrolink0.3 km
- Harbour City Metrolink0.5 km
Bus Stops
- MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
- MediaCityUK0.1 km
- MediaCityUK0.1 km
- MediaCityUK0.1 km
- MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M502BA · Data under Open Government Licence