Postcode M50 3XQ 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 Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ordsall Park.
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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 326 ft away from M50 3XQ.
Salford Quays near M50 3XQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.2 mi | Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.2 mi | Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ordsall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ordsall Park |
| 0.3 mi | Monmouth Park | Small | Walking directions to Monmouth Park |
| 0.5 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 3XQ.
In the M50 3XQ 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 3XQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Clippers Quay, Salford, M50 3XP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | East West Express | Trafford Road, Salford, M5 3AW | Walking directions to East West Express |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Elmira Way, Salford, M5 3DR | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 34 Exchange Quay, Salford, M5 3EQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Trafford Road, Salford, M5 3AW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 3XQ, 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 3XQ 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 3XQ in Salford Quays is £195,000 (about £299 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to M50 3XQ, including Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators, Oasis Academy MediaCityUK (Good) and AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M50 3XQ is Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink), about 228 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M50 3XQ 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 3XQ 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.