Postcode M50 2QW 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 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Green.
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.
Ordsall West has a high crime rate, with approximately 91 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Ordsall West is £37,636 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 130 ft away from M50 2QW.
Ordsall West near M50 2QW has no 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Street Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Street Community Garden |
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 2QW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2025 | Unit M3, Cody Court, Salford, M50 2GE | Other | Leasehold | £2,950,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2025 | Unit 6, Dallas Court, Salford, M50 2GF | Other | Freehold | £2,900,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Broadway Inn, Broadway, Salford, M50 2UW | Other | Freehold | £1,075,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2025 | 3, Dakota Avenue, Salford, M50 2PU | Other | Leasehold | £2,350,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Apartment 1006, Block B, 3, Red, Salford, M50 2AQ | Flats | Leasehold | £52,500 |
In the M50 2QW postcode area, located within Ordsall West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M50 2QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Red, Salford, M50 2BS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 11 Michigan Avenue, Salford, M50 2HG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | D&A&A Alahan | Coronation Street, Trafford, M17 1FZ | Walking directions to D&A&A Alahan |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Victoria Street, Weatherfield, M17 1FZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 2QW, 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 area around M50 2QW 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.
The median sale price around M50 2QW in Ordsall West 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 2QW, including AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK (Good), King of Kings (Requires improvement) and Oasis Academy MediaCityUK (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M50 2QW is Broadway (Manchester Metrolink), about 315 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M50 2QW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M50 2QW 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.