Postcode insights

M50 3UQ

King William Street

Quays

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Detailed insights for M50 3UQ

Overview

Postcode M50 3UQ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 169.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ordsall Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
170
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
70.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Ordsall West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,121 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Ordsall West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 169.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

70.7%

Approximately 70.7% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 118 ft away from M50 3UQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Ordsall West near M50 3UQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for M50 3UQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink)
0.3 mi

Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M50 3UQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miOrdsall ParkMediumWalking directions to Ordsall Park
0.4 miRegent SquareSmallWalking directions to Regent Square

Area Profile

Population
364
Population density
5,041.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.32(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
27.74(+209%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.66(+37%)
Public order
23.78(+135%)
Vehicle crime
16.73(+179%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
189
51.78%
African
75
20.55%
Other White
33
9.04%
Other Asian
20
5.48%
Other Black
10
2.74%
Total population: 365

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
33.23%
Level 3 (A level)
104
32.6%
No qualifications
50
15.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
9.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
6.27%
Total 16+ residents: 319

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
37
40.22%
Other social rented
28
30.43%
Owns outright
10
10.87%
Owns with a mortgage
8
8.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
5.43%
Total households: 92

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 3UQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M50 3UQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Oct 2025Apartment 6, Quay House, 5, Trafford Road, Salford, M5 3NRFlatsLeasehold£120,000
28 Oct 2025Apartment 4, Quay House, 5, Trafford Road, Salford, M5 3NRFlatsLeasehold£125,000
28 Oct 2025Apartment 5, Quay House, 5, Trafford Road, Salford, M5 3NRFlatsLeasehold£150,000
28 Mar 2025Apartment 17, Quay House, 5, Trafford Road, Salford, M5 3NRFlatsLeasehold£150,000
28 Mar 2025Apartment 35, Quay House, 14, Jennings Avenue, Salford, M5 3NSFlatsLeasehold£160,000

Schools

In the M50 3UQ postcode area, located within Ordsall West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M50 3UQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondaryOasis Academy MediaCityUKAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Joseph's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPrimrose Hill Primary School and Children's CentreCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M50 3UQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M50 3UQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisTrafford Road, Salford, M50 3XBWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miMorrisons Daily98 Phoebe Street, Salford, M5 3PHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miTesco ExpressTrafford Road, Salford, M5 3AWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miSainsbury's Local11 Michigan Avenue, Salford, M50 2HGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.5 miAsda ExpressElmira Way, Salford, M5 3DRWalking directions to Asda Express

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 3UQ, 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)Ordsall WestE02006961
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 035BE01032912
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2002-06-01

Frequently asked questions about M50 3UQ

Is M50 3UQ (Ordsall West) safe?

The area around M50 3UQ records about 170 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near M50 3UQ?

The median sale price around M50 3UQ in Ordsall West is £195,000 (about £299 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M50 3UQ?

There are 12 schools close to M50 3UQ, including Oasis Academy MediaCityUK (Good), St Joseph's RC Primary School (Good) and Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M50 3UQ?

The closest station to M50 3UQ is Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink), about 200 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M50 3UQ?

M50 3UQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,121 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M50 3UQ (Ordsall West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M50 3UQ 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.