Postcode M50 2GY 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 average crime levels. The average income per household in Salford Quays is £59,718 per year. The nearest station is Broadway (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Green.
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.
Salford Quays has an average crime rate.
Approximately 4.2% 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.
The average income per household in Salford Quays is £59,718 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from M50 2GY.
Salford Quays near M50 2GY has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Broadway (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Broadway (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Broadway (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.2 mi | Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 mi | MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £430,000 | £333 |
| Flats | 140 | £194,500 | £299 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M50 2GY.
In the M50 2GY postcode area, located within Salford Quays, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M50 2GY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 11 Michigan Avenue, Salford, M50 2HG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Red, Salford, M50 2BS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | D&A&A Alahan | Coronation Street, Trafford, M17 1FZ | Walking directions to D&A&A Alahan |
Annual council tax rates for Salford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M50 2GY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrea Romero O'Brien
Quays - Elected 7 May 2026
Rebecca Long-Bailey
Salford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The median sale price around M50 2GY in Salford Quays is £195,000 (about £299 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to M50 2GY, including AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK (Good), Oasis Academy MediaCityUK (Good) and Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M50 2GY is Broadway (Manchester Metrolink), about 119 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M50 2GY 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).
The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M50 2GY 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).
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.