M50 3AY is a well-regarded residential area on The Quays, 0.4km from Wharfside in Salford. Administratively it sits within Quays ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.
Day-to-day life in M50 3AY has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Property: Average house prices are around £352k, up 12.5% 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 3AY are sourced from Output Area E00181621 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE QUAYS, M50 3AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE QUAYS, M50 3AY.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M50 3AY 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 3AY is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 12.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M50 3AY. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 324,750
16 sales · Mean £ 345,562
school Local Schools
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Lark Hill Community Primary School
Stretford High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Greggs0.6 km
- Londis - Salford0.7 km
- East West Express0.6 km
- Newspoint0.1 km
- The Sweet Emporium0.1 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- AC Hotel Manchester Salford Quays0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- The Copthorne Hotel0.5 km
- Holiday Inn (Marco Pierre White New York Italian)0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Host Social0.6 km
- Quay House Beefeater0.3 km
- Tower coffee shop0.3 km
- 02 at Victoria Warehouse0.8 km
- Manchester United0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Baxter Storey0.5 km
- Blanconero0.5 km
- BUPA (Staff Restaurant)0.4 km
- Cafe Rouge0.1 km
- Chapati Cafe0.7 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Co Operative0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ordsall Hall0.9 km
- Dominos Pizza0.6 km
- Food and Shake Station0.8 km
- Burgerism1.0 km
- Aadams authentic grill and kebab0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Harbour City Metrolink0.4 km
- Media City Metrolink0.4 km
- Salford Quays Metrolink0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Central Bay0.0 km
- Winnipeg Quay0.1 km
- Huron Basin0.2 km
- Huron Basin0.2 km
- The Lowry0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M503AY · Data under Open Government Licence