Postcode Analysis Salford, North West

M5 4QR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M5 4QR.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M5 4QR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 76% of tenure in M5 4QR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

M5 4QR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Langworthy Park in Salford. Administratively it sits within Ordsall ward and the Salford and Eccles constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M5 4QR is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for M5 4QR are sourced from Output Area E00181564 (shared with 23 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 M5 4QR. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.7%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean21.0%
Other / Mixed8.0%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

M5 4QR 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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Oasis Academy MediaCityUK

Good874 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's RC Primary School

Good198 pupils0.6 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Inadequate234 pupils0.6 km
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Lark Hill Community Primary School

Good530 pupils0.6 km
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AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

Requires Improvement294 pupils0.7 km
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Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre

Good446 pupils0.7 km
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Willow Tree Primary School

Good500 pupils1.0 km
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The New Broadwalk PRU

Requires Improvement11 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Family Shopper / SAI (MCR) Limited1.0 km
  • Euro Garages Ltd1.0 km
  • Fazz News and Post Office0.1 km
  • Alex's Off Licence0.6 km
  • TK's0.8 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express Salford Quays0.9 km
  • Trivelles1.0 km
  • AC Hotel Manchester Salford Quays0.8 km
  • Oaka Supercity0.3 km
  • Travelodge Hotel Salford Quays0.3 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Bella Italia also t/a’ Super Nonna0.9 km
  • Dine Contract Catering0.6 km
  • Loaves and Fishes1.0 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.3 km
  • Porto Catering Ltd0.7 km
  • + 37 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Papas Cafe0.4 km
  • Caribbean Nice & Tasty0.2 km
  • Eat n Grill0.4 km
  • Hey Noodles0.4 km
  • LA Pizza1.0 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Ashley Brook0.9 km
  • Marble Tap Room0.9 km
  • Salford Arts Theatre0.6 km
  • The Winston0.9 km
  • Quay House Beefeater0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Anchorage Metrolink0.5 km
  • Harbour City Metrolink0.5 km
  • Broadway Metrolink0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Howard Street0.1 km
  • Howard Street0.2 km
  • Thurlow Street0.2 km
  • Thurlow Street0.2 km
  • Chandlers Point0.2 km