Blue is in Media City Uk, Salford and in Salford district. M50 2TH 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 Blue, Media City Uk, Salford, M50 2TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M50 2TJ, M17 1FZ, M50 2AD, M50 2BA, M50 2BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M50 2TH 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 | 39.3% | 45.8% | 6.5% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 60.7% | 54.2% | -6.5% | 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 2TH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.4% 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 | 64.2% | 69.4% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 31.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.6% | 22.2% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -22.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 5% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (92.2%) 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% | 61.8% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 30.4% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 4.8% | 7.1% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| 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 2TH this area, 7.4% 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 66.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.9% | 7.4% | 5.5% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 2.4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 4% | -9.6% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.3% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.3% | 66.4% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 32.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 4.1% | -1.8% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 73.5% | 74.1% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 57.6% 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% | 57.6% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 11.9% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.5% | 18.9% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 13.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 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% | 57.3% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| 10+ Years | 12.1% | 9% | -3.1% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 18.8% | 12.9% | 1.9% | 16.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 30.2% | 46.2% | -16.0% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blue 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 2404 The Heart Blue, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2025-05-07 | £312,000 |
| Apartment 2101 The Heart Blue, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-05-01 | £140,000 |
| Apartment 2205 The Heart Blue, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-03-31 | £201,017 |
| Apartment 1801 The Heart Blue, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2024-12-19 | £176,934 |
| Apartment 1305 The Heart Blue, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-11-07 | £216,257 |
M50 2TH 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 2TH 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 | 214 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| 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 | 4,364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Tree Primary School 2 Greenland Street , M6 5TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School Liverpool Street , M5 4BJ | 2out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School St Joseph's Drive , Ordsall M5 3JP | 2out of 4 | 1,730 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 | 1,905 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Primary School Burleigh Road , Stretford M32 0PF | 3out of 4 | 1,962 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 | 544 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 2,538 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 | 1,987 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 2,731 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,738 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 | 5,031 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 | 2,398 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 | 2,457 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Canterbury Centre Canterbury Gardens , 640 Eccles New Road M5 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,504 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 2,640 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Park School 74 Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 3,003 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Costa, Bbc Childrens, Blue | 71 yd | |
| Baxter Storey | BBC North Quay House, Blue | 121 yd | |
| Grindsmith Media City Ltd | Unit 5& 6 At Ground Floor, The Garage, Broadway | 167 yd | |
| Chapati Cafe | Unit 4 Ground Floor, The Garage, Broadway | 178 yd | |
| Seven Bro7hers Media City Ltd | Orange Tower, Green | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Host Social | 'within Media Enterprise Centre', Blue | 71 yd | |
| The Botanist | Unit 3 And 10b, Orange Tower, Green | 277 yd | |
| Tower coffee shop | within The Lowry Centre, The Quays | 402 yd | |
| Craft Brew | within Digital World Centre, 1 Lowry Plaza | 446 yd | |
| Marble Tap Room | within Unit 7, Boston Court | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Fruit | Warren Bruce Court, Warren Bruce Road | 605 yd | |
| REEF London Limited/Wendy's | 24 Kansas Avenue | 743 yd | |
| The Village Chippy | 400 Third Avenue | 1,018 yd | |
| Green Fork | 394 Lloyd House, Third Avenue | 1,018 yd | |
| Wrap it in NW limited | 392 Lloyd House, Third Avenue | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Red | 201 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Michigan Point Tower B, 11 Michigan Avenue | 666 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 | 524 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.