Pink is in Media City Uk, Salford and in Salford district. M50 2BA is located in the Quays electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 2010-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pink, Media City Uk, Salford, M50 2BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M50 2BB, M50 2TH, M50 2TJ, M50 3TS, M50 3TW, M50 3TZ, M50 2AD, M50 3BB, M50 2UW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M50 2BA is primarily male, with 56.1% 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 | 39.3% | 43.9% | 4.6% | 51.0% | -7.1% |
| Male | 60.7% | 56.1% | -4.6% | 49.0% | 7.1% |
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 2BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.7% 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 | 64.2% | 71.7% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 33.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.6% | 16.5% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -27.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% | 6.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 0.7% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 3.6% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -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 (94.4%) 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 | 60.7% | 56.6% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 37.8% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2BA this area, 6.5% 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 68.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.9% | 6.5% | 4.6% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 1.8% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 3.6% | -10.0% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 16.5% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.3% | 68.1% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 11.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 8.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 73.5% | 68.7% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -12.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 56.3% 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 | 71.3% | 56.3% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 19.4% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.5% | 15.3% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 9.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71% | 56.1% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| 10+ Years | 12.1% | 6.2% | -5.9% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 10% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 21.8% | 15.9% | 1.9% | 19.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 76.7% | -18.0% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 8.9% | 0.4% | 8.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 8.2% | 1.2% | 7.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 25% | 46.2% | -21.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pink was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ordsall average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 1210 Number One Pink, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-02-21 | £167,922 |
| Apartment 1307 Number One Pink, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-10-18 | £150,579 |
| Apartment 704 Number One Pink, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-03-18 | £100,000 |
| Apartment 1202 Number One Pink, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-02-02 | £116,260 |
| Apartment 1313 Number One Pink, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2023-10-31 | £275,813 |
M50 2BA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in M50 2BA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 32 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,205 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lark Hill Community Primary School Liverpool Street , M5 4BJ | 2out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Primary School 2 Greenland Street , M6 5TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School St Joseph's Drive , Ordsall M5 3JP | 2out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre Phoebe Street , Ordsall M5 3PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Cross Lane , M5 4AL | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 326 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 2,421 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 2,435 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 2,624 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,605 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,973 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New Broadwalk PRU 51 Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford Education Inclusion Services at Halton House 36 Eccles Old Road , Seedley M6 8RA | - not rated | 2,308 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 2,418 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Canterbury Centre Canterbury Gardens , 640 Eccles New Road M5 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ahavas Torah Boys Academy Salbec House , 16 Winders Way M6 6AR | - not rated | 2,963 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Bro7hers Media City Ltd | Orange Tower, Green | 61 yd | |
| Pret a Manger | Orange Tower, Green | 61 yd | |
| Prezzo | Prezzo, Orange Tower, Green | 61 yd | |
| Wagamama | Orange Tower, Green | 61 yd | |
| Chartwells at Pink Media City UK | within University Of Salford, Pink | 65 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Botanist | Unit 3 And 10b, Orange Tower, Green | 65 yd | |
| Host Social | 'within Media Enterprise Centre', Blue | 187 yd | |
| Craft Brew | within Digital World Centre, 1 Lowry Plaza | 333 yd | |
| Tower coffee shop | within The Lowry Centre, The Quays | 338 yd | |
| Marble Tap Room | within Unit 7, Boston Court | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| REEF London Limited/Wendy's | 24 Kansas Avenue | 579 yd | |
| Just Fruit | Warren Bruce Court, Warren Bruce Road | 803 yd | |
| Burgerism | Unit 13, Willan Industrial Est, Vere Street | 877 yd | |
| Papas Cafe | 241a Eccles New Road | 933 yd | |
| Roots | 229 Eccles New Road | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Red | 61 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Michigan Point Tower B, 11 Michigan Avenue | 449 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Salford Quays) LOWRY DESIGNER OUTLET LOWRY DESIGNER OUTLET THE QUAYS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 455 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mediacityuk KING WILLIAM STREET | 1,078 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 | 100.0% |
| 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.