Michigan Avenue is in Salford and in Salford district. M50 2HA is located in the Quays electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 2017-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Michigan Avenue, Salford, M50 2HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M50 2HB, M50 2HD, M50 3BE, M50 3BD, M50 2GY, M50 3BB, M50 3SA, M50 3SB, M50 3TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M50 2HA is primarily male, with 54.2% 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 | 41.9% | 45.8% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 58.1% | 54.2% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 2HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.4% 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 | 58.5% | 66.4% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 28.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 29.9% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 2.5% | -7.3% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 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 (93.9%) 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 | 54.8% | 62.1% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 13.7% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 31.8% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 4.5% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 2HA this area, 3.4% 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 72.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 1.9% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 3.1% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 17.4% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.4% | 72.4% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 38.6% |
| Other | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.7% 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 | 5.1% | 1.8% | -3.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 7.4% | 3.3% | -4.1% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 23% | 17.9% | 2.5% | 20.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 71.9% | 52.7% | -19.2% | 81.4% | -28.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, just 48.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 48.2% | -30.1% | 83.2% | -35.0% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 10.6% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 23.9% | 20.7% | 2.7% | 21.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.4% | 10% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 7.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77% | 48.3% | -28.7% | 83.2% | -34.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 7.6% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 13.4% | 11.6% | 2.9% | 10.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 14.3% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 12.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 16.4% | 9.9% | 1.9% | 14.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54% | 76.7% | -22.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 11.6% | 1.2% | 10.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Michigan Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ordsall average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 911 Michigan Point Tower A, 9 Michigan Avenue, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2025-06-02 | £167,596 |
| Apartment 808 Michigan Point Tower A, 9 Michigan Avenue, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2025-02-21 | £111,787 |
| Apartment 811 Michigan Point Tower A, 9 Michigan Avenue, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-12-20 | £201,620 |
| Apartment 302 Michigan Point Tower A, 9 Michigan Avenue, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-03-15 | £128,289 |
| Apartment 603 Michigan Point Tower A, 9 Michigan Avenue, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,360 | 2024-02-16 | £95,176 |
M50 2HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in M50 2HA 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 | 178 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radclyffe Community Primary School Phoebe Street , M5 3PH | - not rated | 845 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School St Joseph's Drive , Ordsall M5 3JP | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls RC Primary School Kintyre Avenue , Weaste M5 5NR | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre Phoebe Street , Ordsall M5 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School Liverpool Street , M5 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,169 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 | 365 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC@MediacityUK 100-102 Broadway , M50 2UW | - not rated | 365 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Community High School Churchill Way , M6 5BH | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Stone Boys' School Buckingham Road , Stretford M32 0RU | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 2,463 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 2,630 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,140 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,063 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 | 4,662 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators Laser House, Waterfront Quay , M50 3XW | - not rated | 613 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acer Academy, Salford Kintyre Avenue , M5 5DP | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Derby Road , M6 5YD | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martindale Preparatory School The Church Hall , St Anne's on Sea M6 5RA | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Whitehead School Seedley Road , M6 5NQ | - not rated | 1,842 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUPA (Staff Restaurant) | within BUPA, 102 The Quays | 124 yd | |
| Elior | within Fourth Floor, The Alexandra, The Quays | 124 yd | |
| Reflexion Lounge | Unit 1, 252 The Quays | 273 yd | |
| Blanconero | Unit D Ground Floor, 2 Anchorage Quay | 363 yd | |
| Nick's Cafe | within GA Nicholas, 220 Metroplex Business Park, Broadway | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Botanist | Unit 3 And 10b, Orange Tower, Green | 425 yd | |
| Craft Brew | within Digital World Centre, 1 Lowry Plaza | 427 yd | |
| Quay House Beefeater | The Quayhouse, 11 The Quays | 467 yd | |
| Tower coffee shop | within The Lowry Centre, The Quays | 516 yd | |
| Host Social | 'within Media Enterprise Centre', Blue | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| REEF London Limited/Wendy's | 24 Kansas Avenue | 574 yd | |
| Burgerism | Unit 13, Willan Industrial Est, Vere Street | 606 yd | |
| Miami Pizza | 157 Eccles New Road | 666 yd | |
| Mario Pizza | 147 Eccles New Road | 667 yd | |
| Eat Well | 155 Eccles New Road | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Michigan Point Tower B, 11 Michigan Avenue | 35 yd | |
| Co-Op | Red | 528 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express, Trafford Road | 864 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 | 538 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mediacityuk KING WILLIAM STREET | 594 yd | |
| Ordsall Leisure Centre CRAVEN DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 814 yd |
| Primrose Hill Primary School PHOEBE STREET | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School ST. JOSEPHS DRIVE | grass pitches | 956 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 211.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 195.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.