M50 3AU is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from Old Trafford 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 — science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 93% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (70% 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 3AU are sourced from Output Area E00181668 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M50 3AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M50 3AU.
447
29
£ 0 /yr
81%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M50 3AU 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
With 81% economic activity and an average age of 29, M50 3AU is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. At 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 3AU. The average age is 28.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
M50 3AU has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
Seymour Park Community Primary School
Stretford High School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre
Old Trafford Community Academy
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK
Kings Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- The Vape house0.7 km
- Fresh Halal (within Tesco)0.9 km
- East West Express0.3 km
- Needledrop Wines Ltd0.8 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Club 3000 Bingo0.7 km
- Hotel Football - Manchester0.4 km
- Sugarbae Desserts Limited0.9 km
- The Bike Shed0.7 km
- The Immys charcoal grill0.7 km
- + 42 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- BIRD Restaurants0.6 km
- Aadams authentic grill and kebab0.3 km
- Pasta Evangelists0.6 km
- Subway0.4 km
- The Athenian Greek Street Food Ltd0.6 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- 02 at Victoria Warehouse0.2 km
- Manchester United0.6 km
- Old Trafford Bowling Club0.7 km
- The Trafford0.6 km
- The Bee Orchid0.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Iceland Foods0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
- Co Operative0.0 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Ibis Budget Hotel0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Victoria Warehouse Hotel0.2 km
- Trafford Hall Hotel / Signature Steakhouse / 1887 Sports Bar0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Salford Quays0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exchange Quay Metrolink0.1 km
- Pomona Metrolink0.4 km
- Salford Quays Metrolink0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Exchange Quay0.1 km
- Exchange Quay0.1 km
- Exchange Quay Metrolink0.1 km
- Exchange Quay Metrolink0.1 km
- Exchange Quays0.1 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: M503AU · Data under Open Government Licence