M50 3XE is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Anchorage Quay, 0.7km from Ordsall in Salford. Administratively it sits within Quays ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.
For renters and young professionals, M50 3XE offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Salford. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Census 2021 statistics for M50 3XE are sourced from Output Area E00172937 (shared with 65 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ANCHORAGE QUAY, M50 3XE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ANCHORAGE QUAY, M50 3XE.
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32
£ 0 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M50 3XE 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 3XE is a young, economically active community — 74% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 32, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M50 3XE. The average age is 31.8. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
school Local Schools
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
St Joseph's RC Primary School
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK
Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Lark Hill Community Primary School
Willow Tree Primary School
The New Broadwalk PRU
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Holiday Inn (Marco Pierre White New York Italian)0.9 km
- Travelodge Hotel Salford Quays0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Oaka Supercity0.2 km
- AC Hotel Manchester Salford Quays0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Baxterstorey0.2 km
- Chartwells at Pink Media City UK0.7 km
- Nyah Cafe0.3 km
- Turtle Bay0.7 km
- Vue Cinema0.6 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Dominos Pizza0.7 km
- Roots0.8 km
- Caribbean Nice & Tasty0.7 km
- Eat n Grill0.8 km
- Hey Noodles0.5 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Londis - Salford0.3 km
- Alex's Off Licence1.0 km
- Aqta Trading Ltd0.7 km
- Keney News0.8 km
- Mediacity General Store1.0 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Salford Arts Theatre1.0 km
- Host Social0.9 km
- Quay House Beefeater0.3 km
- Tower coffee shop0.7 km
- Craft Brew0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Co Operative0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Anchorage Metrolink0.0 km
- Harbour City Metrolink0.3 km
- Salford Quays Metrolink0.4 km
Bus Stops
- Anchorage Quay0.0 km
- Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink)0.0 km
- Anchorage Quay Metrolink Station South West Ent0.0 km
- Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink)0.0 km
- Anchorage Quay Metrolink Station South East Ent0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: M503XE · Data under Open Government Licence