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M50 2GZ

Sundance Court

Quays

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Overview

Postcode M50 2GZ is located in a major urban area, within the Quays ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Ordsall West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ordsall West is £37,636 per year. The nearest station is Broadway (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Green.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Ordsall West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,158 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Ordsall West has a high crime rate, with approximately 91 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 37.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Ordsall West is £37,636 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 141 ft away from M50 2GZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Ordsall West near M50 2GZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for M50 2GZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Broadway (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Broadway (Manchester Metrolink)
0.3 mi

Langworthy (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Langworthy (Manchester Metrolink)
0.3 mi

MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
741.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.05(-36%)
Vehicle crime
16.03(+168%)
Burglary
16.03(+189%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.49(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.07(-61%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
177
68.08%
Other White
14
5.38%
Chinese
12
4.62%
African
12
4.62%
Indian
7
2.69%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
200
78.74%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
5.12%
No qualifications
7
2.76%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
138
77.97%
Owns with a mortgage
22
12.43%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.39%
Owns outright
5
2.82%
Other social rented
5
2.82%
Total households: 177

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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M50 2GZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M50 2GZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Apr 2025Unit M3, Cody Court, Salford, M50 2GEOtherLeasehold£2,950,000
15 Apr 2025Unit 6, Dallas Court, Salford, M50 2GFOtherFreehold£2,900,000
15 Apr 20253, Dakota Avenue, Salford, M50 2PUOtherLeasehold£2,350,000
27 Mar 2025Broadway Inn, Broadway, Salford, M50 2UWOtherFreehold£1,075,000
16 Jul 2025Apartment 1006, Block B, 3, Red, Salford, M50 2AQFlatsLeasehold£52,500

Schools

In the M50 2GZ postcode area, located within Ordsall West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M50 2GZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryAldridgeUTC@MediaCityUKUniversity technical college

Good

0.5 miNot applicableKing of KingsOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimaryWillow Tree Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M50 2GZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M50 2GZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodRed, Salford, M50 2BSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miSainsbury's Local11 Michigan Avenue, Salford, M50 2HGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.5 miD&A&A AlahanCoronation Street, Trafford, M17 1FZWalking directions to D&A&A Alahan
0.5 miPremier SS Convenience StoreLangworthy Road, Salford, M6 5GLWalking directions to Premier SS Convenience Store
0.5 miSainsbury'sVictoria Street, Weatherfield, M17 1FZWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 2GZ, 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)Ordsall WestE02006961
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 035AE01032914
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2002-06-01

Frequently asked questions about M50 2GZ

Is M50 2GZ (Ordsall West) safe?

The area around M50 2GZ records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near M50 2GZ?

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

What schools are near M50 2GZ?

There are 11 schools close to M50 2GZ, including AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK (Good), King of Kings (Requires improvement) and Willow Tree Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M50 2GZ?

The closest station to M50 2GZ is Broadway (Manchester Metrolink), about 357 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M50 2GZ?

M50 2GZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,158 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M50 2GZ (Ordsall West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M50 2GZ 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.