Postcode insights

M50 2AB

Blue

Quays

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Detailed insights for M50 2AB

Overview

Postcode M50 2AB is located in a major urban area, within the Quays ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Salford Quays area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 99% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Salford Quays is £59,718 per year. The nearest station is MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Green.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Salford Quays has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,442 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Salford Quays has a very low crime rate, with approximately 0.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Salford Quays is £59,718 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M50 2AB.

Flood risk

No risk

Salford Quays near M50 2AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M50 2AB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink)
0.3 mi

Broadway (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Broadway (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Imperial War Museum (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Imperial War Museum (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M50 2AB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe GreenSmallWalking directions to The Green
0.2 miVictoria Street Community GardenSmallWalking directions to Victoria Street Community Garden

Area Profile

Population
395
Population density
5,945.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
0.82(-98%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
227
57.61%
Other White
56
14.21%
Indian
16
4.06%
Chinese
12
3.05%
Pakistani
10
2.54%
Total population: 394

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
251
66.4%
Level 3 (A level)
54
14.29%
No qualifications
28
7.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
3.97%
Other
12
3.17%
Total 16+ residents: 378

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
206
86.92%
Owns outright
10
4.22%
Other social rented
8
3.38%
Owns with a mortgage
7
2.95%
Other forms of private rent
6
2.53%
Total households: 237

Property prices in Quays

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£299
Sales (last 12 months)141
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £250K

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £299 per square foot) in Quays area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £630,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Quays over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced1£430,000£333
Flats140£194,500£299

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Quays

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Quays.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£146,500£247,500
2017£155,000£280,430
2018£174,000£340,575
2019£159,950£345,000
2020£212,692£328,000
2021£179,998£350,000
2022£205,400£360,000
2023£198,998£397,500
2024£207,819£475,000
2025£195,000£433,500
2026£195,000£430,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Quays.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Quays.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£238£333
2017£283£314
2018£289£306
2019£308£294
2020£353£360
2021£310£325
2022£353£354
2023£339£433
2024£349£320
2025£312£380
2026£296£333
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Quays.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Quays in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M50 2AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M50 2AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Apr 2026Apartment 1306, Lightbox, Blue, Salford, M50 2AFFlatsLeasehold£250,000
14 Oct 2025Apartment 1703, Lightbox, Blue, Salford, M50 2AFFlatsLeasehold£275,000
30 Sept 2025Apartment 1810, Lightbox, Blue, Salford, M50 2AFFlatsLeasehold£160,000
04 Apr 2025Apartment 1909, Lightbox, Blue, Salford, M50 2AFFlatsLeasehold£164,000
27 Feb 2026Apartment 608, Lightbox, Blue, Salford, M50 2ADFlatsLeasehold£270,000

Schools

In the M50 2AB postcode area, located within Salford Quays, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M50 2AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryAldridgeUTC@MediaCityUKUniversity technical college

Good

0.6 miNot applicableThompsons Academy trading as NavigatorsSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableKing of KingsOther independent school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M50 2AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M50 2AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodRed, Salford, M50 2BSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miSainsbury'sVictoria Street, Weatherfield, M17 1FZWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miD&A&A AlahanCoronation Street, Trafford, M17 1FZWalking directions to D&A&A Alahan
0.4 miSainsbury's Local11 Michigan Avenue, Salford, M50 2HGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Salford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,635
Band B£1,907
Band C£2,180
Band D£2,452
Band E£2,997
Band F£3,542
Band G£4,087
Band H£4,904

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M50 2AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrea Romero O'Brien

Quays - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Rebecca Long-Bailey

Salford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSalfordE08000006
Parliamentary ConstituencySalfordE14001459
WardQuaysE05013031
ParishSalford, unparished areaE43000160
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Salford QuaysE02006963
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 037BE01033996
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2016-04-01

Frequently asked questions about M50 2AB

Is M50 2AB (Salford Quays) safe?

The area around M50 2AB records about 1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000.

What is the average house price near M50 2AB?

The median sale price around M50 2AB in Salford Quays is £195,000 (about £299 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M50 2AB?

There are 7 schools close to M50 2AB, including AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK (Good), Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators and King of Kings (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M50 2AB?

The closest station to M50 2AB is MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink), about 350 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M50 2AB?

M50 2AB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,442 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M50 2AB (Salford Quays) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M50 2AB is Rebecca Long-Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrea Romero O'Brien (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.