Postcode M50 2UD is located in a major urban area, within the Quays area 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 median sale price in Quays is £205,818 (around £300 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £155,000 and £250,000. The nearest station is Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 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.
Ordsall West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,927 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 83 ft away from M50 2UD.
Ordsall West near M50 2UD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.2 mi | Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 mi | Broadway (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Broadway (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 204 recent sales, the median property price is £205,818 (about £300 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 | 203 | £205,019 | £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 | £210,000 | £433,500 |
| 2026 | £182,500 | £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 | £324 | £380 |
| 2026 | £284 | £333 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M50 2UD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | Apartment 306, Madison Court, 52, Broadway, Salford, M50 2UD | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2026 | Apartment 109, Madison Court, 52, Broadway, Salford, M50 2UD | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Apartment 510, Madison Court, 52, Broadway, Salford, M50 2UD | Flats | Leasehold | £148,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | Apartment 502, Madison Court, 52, Broadway, Salford, M50 2UD | Flats | Leasehold | £143,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Apartment 506, Madison Court, 52, Broadway, Salford, M50 2UD | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 |
In the M50 2UD postcode area, located within Ordsall West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Oasis Academy MediaCityUK | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Dec 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK | University technical college | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Feb 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Joseph's RC Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M50 2UD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 11 Michigan Avenue, Salford, M50 2HG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Trafford Road, Salford, M50 3XB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Phoebe Street, Salford, M5 3LE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 98 Phoebe Street, Salford, M5 3PH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Trafford Road, Salford, M5 3AW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Salford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M50 2UD, 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 2UD 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, vehicle crime and burglary.
The median sale price around M50 2UD in Quays is £205,818 (about £300 per square foot) based on 204 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to M50 2UD, including Oasis Academy MediaCityUK (Requires improvement), AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK (Good) and St Joseph's RC Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M50 2UD is Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink), about 270 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M50 2UD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,927 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 2UD 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).