Postcode M50 3AY is located in a major urban area, within the Quays ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Salford Quays area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 99% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Salford Quays is £59,718 per year. The nearest station is Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Green.
Salford Quays has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,442 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.
Salford Quays has a very low crime rate, with approximately 0.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Salford Quays is £59,718 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M50 3AY.
Salford Quays near M50 3AY has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 mi | MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to MediaCityUK (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 mi | Imperial War Museum (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Imperial War Museum (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
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 3AY.
In the M50 3AY postcode area, located within Salford Quays, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M50 3AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 11 Michigan Avenue, Salford, M50 2HG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | East West Express | Trafford Road, Salford, M5 3AW | Walking directions to East West Express |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Elmira Way, Salford, M5 3DR | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Trafford Road, Salford, M5 3AW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Clippers Quay, Salford, M50 3XP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 3AY, 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 3AY records about 1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 median sale price around M50 3AY in Salford Quays is £195,000 (about £299 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to M50 3AY, including Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators, AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK (Good) and Oasis Academy MediaCityUK (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M50 3AY is Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink), about 386 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M50 3AY scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,442 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 3AY 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.