Carolina Way is in Salford and in Salford district. M50 2ZY is located in the Quays electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 2003-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carolina Way, Salford, M50 2ZY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M50 2NP, M5 5GL, M5 5GH, M5 5GJ, M5 5GG, M5 5GX, M5 5GA, M5 5QZ, M50 2GL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M50 2ZY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.2% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.8% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 2ZY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.3% 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 | 52.7% | 58.3% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 29.3% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 3.4% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 5.3% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.5% | 49.5% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 32% | 26.9% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 15.3% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 10.9% | 7% | -3.9% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.5% | 23.1% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 9.7% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 14.9% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 33.6% | 23.3% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 9.2% | 4.1% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.6% 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 | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 18.4% | 12.3% | 2.5% | 15.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.5% | -3.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 87.9% | 67.6% | -20.3% | 81.4% | -13.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 69.8% 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 | 85% | 69.8% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 11.6% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 14% | 9.1% | 2.7% | 11.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 69.8% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 15.1% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 9.7% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 6.7% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carolina Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Claremont 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 -42.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Carolina Way, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £2,750,000 | 2022-11-11 | £2,681,250 |
| 11 Carolina Way, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-03-30 | £287,190 |
| 9 Carolina Way, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-11-04 | £379,733 |
| 5 - 6 Carolina Way, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £562,500 | 2020-09-18 | £731,250 |
| 1 Carolina Way, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-11-14 | £404,521 |
The percentage of student residents living in M50 2ZY 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 | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stott Lane Nursery School Stott Lane , M6 8FJ | - not rated | 2,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Souls RC Primary School Kintyre Avenue , Weaste M5 5NR | - not rated | 374 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seedley Primary School Liverpool Street , M6 5GY | - not rated | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Primary School 2 Greenland Street , M6 5TJ | - not rated | 726 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School Liverpool Street , M5 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Liverpool Street Community Primary School Liverpool Street , M5 4BJ | - not rated | 777 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 | 543 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC@MediacityUK 100-102 Broadway , M50 2UW | - not rated | 543 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Community High School Churchill Way , M6 5BH | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC High School Weaste Lane , M5 2JH | - not rated | 1,514 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 | 1,709 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 1,887 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 2,751 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 3,573 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,797 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 | 5,407 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 | 448 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Derby Road , M6 5YD | - not rated | 614 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martindale Preparatory School The Church Hall , St Anne's on Sea M6 5RA | - not rated | 832 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Whitehead School Seedley Road , M6 5NQ | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators Laser House, Waterfront Quay , M50 3XW | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Special post 16 institution | 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 | 7 yd | |
| Susies Coffee | within Unit 24, Missouri Avenue | 108 yd | |
| Food Cycle Salford Cornerstone | within Langworthy Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool Street | 480 yd | |
| Langworthy Cornerstone Jigsaw Cafe | within Langworthy Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool Street | 480 yd | |
| Nick's Cafe | within GA Nicholas, 220 Metroplex Business Park, Broadway | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marble Tap Room | within Unit 7, Boston Court | 232 yd | |
| Ashley Brook | 517 Liverpool Street | 480 yd | |
| The Moorlands Sports and Social Club | Weaste Conservative Club, Liverpool Street | 517 yd | |
| Chandos Sports and Social Club | Chandos Sports And Social Club, Chandos Grove | 785 yd | |
| The Botanist | Unit 3 And 10b, Orange Tower, Green | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| REEF London Limited/Wendy's | 24 Kansas Avenue | 240 yd | |
| Papas Cafe | 241a Eccles New Road | 298 yd | |
| Roots | 229 Eccles New Road | 321 yd | |
| Salford Curry King | 239 Eccles New Road | 321 yd | |
| Eat n Grill | 235 Eccles New Road | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Michigan Point Tower B, 11 Michigan Avenue | 754 yd | |
| Co-Op | Red | 796 yd | |
| Lidl | 68 Fitzwarren Street | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor High School (Closed) Liverpool Street | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School LIVERPOOL STREET | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Clarendon Leisure Centre LIVERPOOL STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 982 yd |
| Langworthy Road County Primary School (Closed) Langworthy Road | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mediacityuk KING WILLIAM STREET | 1,080 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 | 24.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 24.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 24.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| 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 | 44.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.