Postcode M50 3XW is located in a major urban area, within the Quays area of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Salford Quays area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels. The average income per household in Salford Quays is £59,718 per year. The median sale price in Quays is £200,000 (around £305 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £155,000 and £251,250. The nearest station is Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ordsall Park.
Salford Quays has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,021 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Salford Quays has a high crime rate.
Approximately 8.1% 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 3XW.
Salford Quays near M50 3XW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.2 mi | Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Monmouth Park | Small | Walking directions to Monmouth Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £305 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 | 178 | £200,000 | £305 |
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 | £206,616 | £433,500 |
| 2026 | £185,000 | £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 | £321 | £380 |
| 2026 | £284 | £333 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M50 3XW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2026 | 64, Merchants Quay, Salford, M50 3XG | Flats | Leasehold | £241,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 36, Merchants Quay, Salford, M50 3XR | Flats | Leasehold | £273,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 42, Merchants Quay, Salford, M50 3XR | Flats | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 30, Merchants Quay, Salford, M50 3XR | Detached | Leasehold | £590,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 25, Vancouver Quay, Salford, M50 3TT | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 |
In the M50 3XW postcode area, located within Salford Quays, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Not applicable | Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators | Special post 16 institution | Unrated. | |
Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators ratingInspection information
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| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Oasis Academy MediaCityUK | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Dec 2025. | |
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK ratingOfsted report cardInspected 2 Dec 2025
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| 0.5 mi | All-through | Eton Academy | Online provider | Unrated. | |
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M50 3XW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Clippers Quay, Salford, M50 3XP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Trafford Road, Salford, M5 3AW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 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 3XW, 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 median sale price around M50 3XW in Quays is £200,000 (about £305 per square foot) based on 179 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to M50 3XW, including Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators, Oasis Academy MediaCityUK (Requires improvement) and Eton Academy. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M50 3XW is Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink), about 286 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M50 3XW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,021 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 3XW 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).