Postcode insights

M50 2ZY

Carolina Way

Quays

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Detailed insights for M50 2ZY

Overview

Postcode M50 2ZY is located in a major urban area, within the Quays ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Weaste & Seedley area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 146.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Weaste & Seedley is £42,778 per year. The nearest station is Langworthy (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Langworthy Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
77.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Weaste & Seedley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,117 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Weaste & Seedley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

77.5%

Approximately 77.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Weaste & Seedley is £42,778 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 295 ft away from M50 2ZY.

Flood risk

No risk

Weaste & Seedley near M50 2ZY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Langworthy (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M50 2ZY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Langworthy (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Langworthy (Manchester Metrolink)
0.3 mi

Broadway (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Broadway (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M50 2ZY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLangworthy ParkSmallWalking directions to Langworthy Park

Area Profile

Population
371
Population density
1,069.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.19(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.69(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.87(+121%)
Burglary
12.64(+128%)
Public order
11.44(+13%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
59.09%
African
69
18.45%
Other White
22
5.88%
Other Black
16
4.28%
Arab
12
3.21%
Total population: 374

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
33.58%
No qualifications
62
23.13%
Level 3 (A level)
40
14.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.7%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
53
44.17%
Social rents from council
40
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.83%
Owns outright
3
2.5%
Owns with a mortgage
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M50 2ZY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M50 2ZY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 2025Flat 7, Darley House, My Street, Salford, M5 5GJFlatsLeasehold£130,000
28 Mar 202524, My Street, Salford, M5 5GATerracedFreehold£220,000
04 Aug 2025Apartment 17, 6, Langworthy Road, Salford, M5 4HEFlatsLeasehold£155,000
02 Mar 2026241, Eccles New Road, Salford, M5 4QGOtherFreehold£385,000
20 Jun 202511, Cemetery Road, Salford, M5 5WGTerracedFreehold£231,800

Schools

In the M50 2ZY postcode area, located within Weaste & Seedley, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M50 2ZY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryAldridgeUTC@MediaCityUKUniversity technical college

Good

0.3 miNot applicableKing of KingsOther independent school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryWillow Tree Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M50 2ZY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M50 2ZY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miPremier SS Convenience StoreLangworthy Road, Salford, M6 5GLWalking directions to Premier SS Convenience Store
0.3 miFive Star Convenience StoreLiverpool Street, Salford, M6 5QQWalking directions to Five Star Convenience Store
0.3 miSalford Off Licence559-563 Liverpool Road, Salford, M6 5GYWalking directions to Salford Off Licence
0.4 miGoodfellaLangworthy Road, Salford, M6 5PNWalking directions to Goodfella
0.4 miCalifornia Wines108-110 Chandos Grove, Salford, M5 5LJWalking directions to California Wines

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 2ZY, 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)Weaste & SeedleyE02001177
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 021FE01005723
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2003-11-01

Frequently asked questions about M50 2ZY

Is M50 2ZY (Weaste & Seedley) safe?

The area around M50 2ZY records about 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near M50 2ZY?

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

What schools are near M50 2ZY?

There are 11 schools close to M50 2ZY, 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 2ZY?

The closest station to M50 2ZY is Langworthy (Manchester Metrolink), about 111 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M50 2ZY?

M50 2ZY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,117 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M50 2ZY (Weaste & Seedley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M50 2ZY 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.