M50 3BA is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from Wharfside in Salford. Administratively it sits within Quays ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Salford. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
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 3BA are sourced from Output Area E00181622 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M50 3BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M50 3BA.
187
43
£ 0 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M50 3BA 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. M50 3BA spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M50 3BA. The average age is 43.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
school Local Schools
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre
Stretford High School
Lark Hill Community Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- Euro Garages Ltd0.8 km
- Mediacity General Store0.5 km
- Super Sweet Emporium0.9 km
- Cadbury Factory Store0.1 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- AC Hotel Manchester Salford Quays0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- The Copthorne Hotel0.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express Salford Quays0.4 km
- Oaka Supercity0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Host Social0.4 km
- Quay House Beefeater0.4 km
- Tower coffee shop0.1 km
- 02 at Victoria Warehouse0.9 km
- Manchester United0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Baxter Storey0.3 km
- Blanconero0.6 km
- BUPA (Staff Restaurant)0.5 km
- Cafe Rouge0.1 km
- Chapati Cafe0.6 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Co Operative0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dominos Pizza0.8 km
- Food and Shake Station1.0 km
- Aadams authentic grill and kebab0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- REEF London Limited/Wendy's0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Media City Metrolink0.3 km
- Harbour City Metrolink0.5 km
- Broadway Metrolink0.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Lowry0.1 km
- MediaCityUK0.2 km
- Huron Basin0.2 km
- MediaCityUK0.2 km
- Huron Basin0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M503BA · Data under Open Government Licence