Postcode Analysis Salford, North West

M50 2QH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M50 2QH.

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Population

399

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

73%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M50 2QH 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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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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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 73% economic activity and an average age of 31, M50 2QH is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. At median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.

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

M50 2QH is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Salford Quays in Salford. Administratively it sits within Quays ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 89% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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. 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 2QH are sourced from Output Area E00181693 (shared with 15 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 2QH. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.4%
Asian / British Asian12.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

73%Active
FT: 60%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

M50 2QH 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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AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

Requires Improvement294 pupils0.4 km
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Oasis Academy MediaCityUK

Good874 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good198 pupils1.4 km
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Lark Hill Community Primary School

Good530 pupils1.5 km
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Willow Tree Primary School

Good500 pupils1.5 km
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Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre

Good446 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Imperial War Museum0.7 km
  • Mediacity General Store0.2 km
  • Super Sweet Emporium0.8 km
  • Taste of Portugal1.0 km
  • Cadbury Factory Store0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • Holiday Inn Express Salford Quays0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn (Marco Pierre White New York Italian)0.1 km
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • Oaka Supercity1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Host Social0.0 km
  • Quay House Beefeater0.8 km
  • Tower coffee shop0.3 km
  • Marble Tap Room0.8 km
  • Craft Brew0.3 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Baxter Storey0.0 km
  • Blanconero0.8 km
  • BUPA (Staff Restaurant)0.6 km
  • Cafe Rouge0.4 km
  • Chapati Cafe0.2 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • The Village Chippy1.0 km
  • Burger Barn1.0 km
  • Burgerism1.0 km
  • Green Fork1.0 km
  • REEF London Limited/Wendy's0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Media City Metrolink0.2 km
  • Broadway Metrolink0.4 km
  • Harbour City Metrolink0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
  • MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
  • MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
  • MediaCityUK0.1 km
  • MediaCityUK0.1 km