Montford Street is in Salford and in Salford district. M50 2QP 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 Montford Street, Salford, M50 2QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M5 2XH, M50 2XH, M50 2GQ, M50 2RP, M50 2UG, M50 2XS, M50 2PU, M50 2UX, M50 2UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M50 2QP 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 2QP, 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 2QP 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 Montford 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic House, 6 Olympic Court, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2020-02-05 | £2,610,304 |
| Unit 500 Montford Court Montford Street, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £10,750,169 | 2018-04-19 | £15,149,290 |
The percentage of student residents living in M50 2QP 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 3,923 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 | 774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Primary School 2 Greenland Street , M6 5TJ | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School St Joseph's Drive , Ordsall M5 3JP | 2out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Cross Lane , M5 4AL | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre Phoebe Street , Ordsall M5 3PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,193 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 | 410 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Albion Academy 1 London Street , M6 6QT | 2out of 4 | 2,352 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 | 2,176 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford College Group Talbot Road , Stretford M32 0XH | - not rated | 2,506 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,450 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 | 5,067 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 | 1,453 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 | 1,733 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 1,747 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ahavas Torah Boys Academy Salbec House , 16 Winders Way M6 6AR | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Edstart EdStart Specialist Education , 5 Gerald Road M6 6DW | - not rated | 2,559 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 455 yd | |
| Nick's Cafe | within GA Nicholas, 220 Metroplex Business Park, Broadway | 470 yd | |
| UTC @ Media City | within Utc Mediacity, 100-102 Broadway | 470 yd | |
| Reflexion Lounge | Unit 1, 252 The Quays | 491 yd | |
| Elior | within Fourth Floor, The Alexandra, The Quays | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marble Tap Room | within Unit 7, Boston Court | 609 yd | |
| The Botanist | Unit 3 And 10b, Orange Tower, Green | 699 yd | |
| Ashley Brook | 517 Liverpool Street | 818 yd | |
| Craft Brew | within Digital World Centre, 1 Lowry Plaza | 818 yd | |
| Salford Arts Theatre | 15 Kemsing Walk | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgerism | Unit 13, Willan Industrial Est, Vere Street | 189 yd | |
| Miami Pizza | 157 Eccles New Road | 276 yd | |
| Mario Pizza | 147 Eccles New Road | 280 yd | |
| Eat Well | 155 Eccles New Road | 280 yd | |
| Roots | 229 Eccles New Road | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Michigan Point Tower B, 11 Michigan Avenue | 431 yd | |
| Co-Op | Red | 749 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Mediacityuk KING WILLIAM STREET | 632 yd | |
| Windsor High School (Closed) Liverpool Street | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School LIVERPOOL STREET | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Clarendon Leisure Centre LIVERPOOL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 836 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Salford Quays) LOWRY DESIGNER OUTLET LOWRY DESIGNER OUTLET THE QUAYS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 944 yd |
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School ST. JOSEPHS DRIVE | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Primrose Hill Primary School PHOEBE STREET | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| Ordsall Leisure Centre CRAVEN DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 1,065 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.