Vere Street is in Salford and in Salford district. M50 2GQ is located in the Quays 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 Vere Street, Salford, M50 2GQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M50 2RP, M5 4QG, M50 2XS, M5 4UJ, M50 2QP, M5 4UL, M5 4UN, M5 4UW, M5 4UH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M50 2GQ is primarily male, with 58.6% 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 | 41.7% | 41.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -9.6% |
| Male | 58.3% | 58.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 9.6% |
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 2GQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 89% 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 | 81.5% | 89% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 51.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15% | 7.5% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -36.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -7.1% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 63.7% | 54.4% | -9.3% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 35.9% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 2.3% | 8.1% | 5.8% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
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 2GQ this area, 2.8% 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 78.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 5.1% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 13.4% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 61% | 78.7% | 17.7% | 33.8% | 44.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 0.8% | -3.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 82.6% | 74.2% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -7.2% |
| Arab | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 78% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 78% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 5% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 9.7% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.7% | 78% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 10% | 8.1% | -1.9% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 3.5% | -4.2% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 7.3% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.8% | 37.2% | 19.6% |
| Christian | 27.4% | 46.2% | -18.8% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vere Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Factory Vere Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £732,000 | 2018-03-02 | £1,005,756 |
| Carlton House Vere Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2017-10-20 | £1,200,418 |
The percentage of student residents living in M50 2GQ 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 | 181 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 730 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 1,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Liverpool Street Community Primary School Liverpool Street , M5 4BJ | - not rated | 660 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls RC Primary School Kintyre Avenue , Weaste M5 5NR | - not rated | 671 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seedley Primary School Liverpool Street , M6 5GY | - not rated | 716 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Primary School 2 Greenland Street , M6 5TJ | - not rated | 865 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 | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC@MediacityUK 100-102 Broadway , M50 2UW | - not rated | 518 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Community High School Churchill Way , M6 5BH | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC High School Weaste Lane , M5 2JH | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 2,064 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 2,628 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,511 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 3,860 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 | 5,157 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acer Academy, Salford Kintyre Avenue , M5 5DP | - not rated | 746 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Derby Road , M6 5YD | - not rated | 874 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martindale Preparatory School The Church Hall , St Anne's on Sea M6 5RA | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators Laser House, Waterfront Quay , M50 3XW | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Whitehead School Seedley Road , M6 5NQ | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Catering Ltd | within Fairhome Group PLC Quays Reach, 16 Carolina Way | 303 yd | |
| Susies Coffee | within Unit 24, Missouri Avenue | 400 yd | |
| Nick's Cafe | within GA Nicholas, 220 Metroplex Business Park, Broadway | 525 yd | |
| UTC @ Media City | within Utc Mediacity, 100-102 Broadway | 525 yd | |
| Food Cycle Salford Cornerstone | within Langworthy Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool Street | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marble Tap Room | within Unit 7, Boston Court | 496 yd | |
| Ashley Brook | 517 Liverpool Street | 639 yd | |
| The Moorlands Sports and Social Club | Weaste Conservative Club, Liverpool Street | 734 yd | |
| The Botanist | Unit 3 And 10b, Orange Tower, Green | 788 yd | |
| Salford Arts Theatre | 15 Kemsing Walk | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgerism | Unit 13, Willan Industrial Est, Vere Street | 81 yd | |
| Roots | 229 Eccles New Road | 128 yd | |
| Salford Curry King | 239 Eccles New Road | 128 yd | |
| Eat n Grill | 235 Eccles New Road | 128 yd | |
| Papas Cafe | 241a Eccles New Road | 129 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Michigan Point Tower B, 11 Michigan Avenue | 584 yd | |
| Co-Op | Red | 812 yd | |
| Lidl | 68 Fitzwarren Street | 990 yd | |
| Aldi | Heywood Way | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor High School (Closed) Liverpool Street | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School LIVERPOOL STREET | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mediacityuk KING WILLIAM STREET | 790 yd | |
| Clarendon Leisure Centre LIVERPOOL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 791 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Salford Quays) LOWRY DESIGNER OUTLET LOWRY DESIGNER OUTLET THE QUAYS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,082 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 33.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.