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M50 2QL

Buffalo Court

Quays

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Detailed insights for M50 2QL

Overview

Postcode M50 2QL 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ordsall West is £37,636 per year. The nearest station is Salford Crescent located about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is The Green.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Ordsall West has a high 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 91.0 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 197 ft away from M50 2QL.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Salford Crescent located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M50 2QL
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(-35%)
Vehicle crime
16.03(+166%)
Burglary
16.03(+188%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.49(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.07(-62%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
177
68.08%
Other White
14
5.38%
African
12
4.62%
Chinese
12
4.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
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

Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £193,000 in Quays area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £590,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Quays over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£590,000
Flats184£190,000
Terraced3£437,000

10 year median price trend in Quays

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Quays.

Schools

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

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

Good

0.4 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 2QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M50 2QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodRed, Salford, M50 2BSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 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 miCo-op FoodTrafford, M17 1DJWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miSalford Off Licence559-563 Liverpool Road, Salford, M6 5GYWalking directions to Salford Off Licence

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.

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

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.