Pacific Way is in Salford and in Salford district. M50 1DL is located in the Weaste & Seedley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pacific Way, Salford, M50 1DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M50 1DL is primarily male, with 61.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.7% | 38.9% | -6.8% | 51.0% | -12.1% |
| Male | 54.3% | 61.1% | 6.8% | 49.0% | 12.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M50 1DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 67.5% | 69.5% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 31.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.8% | 14.7% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -29.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 13% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.4% | 53.3% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 34.2% | -7.9% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 10.1% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around M50 1DL this area, 7.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 7.5% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 6.9% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 6.3% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.9% | 19.5% | -0.4% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.8% | 51.1% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 17.3% |
| Other | 11% | 5.7% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 10% | 12% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 9.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 72.9% | 73.5% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -7.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 58.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 58.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| European Union | 14.9% | 21.3% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 15.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 9.1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.6% | 58.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| 10+ Years | 10% | 11.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.5% | 11.2% | -3.3% | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.3% | 10.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 8.6% | 5.0% | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.3% | 76.7% | -18.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 9.5% | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pacific Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Claremont average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Pacific Way, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2017-04-27 | £1,123,919 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 5,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Weaste Lane , M5 5JH | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Primary School 2 Greenland Street , M6 5TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School Liverpool Street , M5 4BJ | 2out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family VA RC Primary School No 3 Lower Seedley Road , M6 5WX | 4out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Road Community Primary School Clarendon Road , Eccles M30 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 2out of 4 | 1,220 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | 3out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 2,166 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 2,948 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,702 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Canterbury Centre Canterbury Gardens , 640 Eccles New Road M5 5AG | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Cottage School Clarendon Cottage School , Ivy Bank House M30 9BJ | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford Education Inclusion Services at Halton House 36 Eccles Old Road , Seedley M6 8RA | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Chatsworth High School and Community College Chatsworth Road , Eccles M30 9DY | 4out of 4 | 2,527 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Broadwalk PRU 51 Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo | 310 Metroplex Business Park, Broadway | 417 yd | |
| Blueberries | 533-535 Eccles New Road | 621 yd | |
| Unilever UK Ltd Staff Restaurant | Trafford Park Road | 687 yd | |
| Manchester Academy of Gymnastics | Unit 2, Astor Road | 713 yd | |
| Sodexo Food Services | Proctor & Gamble Ltd, Trafford Park Road | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marble Tap Room | within Unit 7, Boston Court | 855 yd | |
| Host Social | 'within Media Enterprise Centre', Blue | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salford Tandoori | 3 Tootal Road | 864 yd | |
| Pronto | 5 Tootal Road | 864 yd | |
| The Tootal | 42 Tootal Road | 874 yd | |
| Lucky 1 | 4 Glendore | 993 yd | |
| REEF London Limited/Wendy's | 24 Kansas Avenue | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Red | 1,045 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.