Michigan Avenue is in Salford and in Salford district. M50 2HB 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 2HB 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 2HB 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 2HB, 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 2HB 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 1604 Michigan Point Tower A, 9 Michigan Avenue, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-04-14 | £105,000 |
| Apartment 1009 Michigan Point Tower A, 9 Michigan Avenue, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £133,750 | 2025-03-28 | £141,506 |
| Apartment 1101 Michigan Point Tower A, 9 Michigan Avenue, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-01-17 | £230,623 |
| Apartment 1708 Michigan Point Tower A, 9 Michigan Avenue, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2024-12-06 | £135,786 |
| Apartment 1301 Michigan Point Tower A, 9 Michigan Avenue, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-07-26 | £202,138 |
M50 2HB 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 2HB 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 3,794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's RC Primary School St Joseph's Drive , Ordsall M5 3JP | 2out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School Liverpool Street , M5 4BJ | 2out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre Phoebe Street , Ordsall M5 3PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Primary School 2 Greenland Street , M6 5TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Cross Lane , M5 4AL | - not rated | 1,401 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 | 257 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 2,399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,089 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 2,570 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,246 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 | 4,754 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 | 1,812 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford Education Inclusion Services at Halton House 36 Eccles Old Road , Seedley M6 8RA | - not rated | 2,149 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ahavas Torah Boys Academy Salbec House , 16 Winders Way M6 6AR | - not rated | 2,593 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 2,680 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 269.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 252.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.