The Quays is in Salford and in Salford district. M50 3BB is located in the Quays electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 2004-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Quays, Salford, M50 3BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M50 3BD, M50 3TS, M50 3TW, M50 3TZ, M50 3BE, M50 3UB, M50 2HA, M50 2HB, M50 2HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M50 3BB is primarily male, with 57.2% 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 | 44.1% | 42.8% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -8.2% |
| Male | 55.9% | 57.2% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 8.2% |
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 3BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 59.8% | 48.8% | -11.0% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 40.2% | 10.1% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 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 (89.8%) 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 | 62.7% | 51.9% | -10.8% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 37.9% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 3.6% | 8.7% | 5.1% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 3BB this area, 6.5% 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 71.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.4% | 6.5% | 4.1% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 7.3% | -5.1% | 16.9% | -9.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.9% | 71.5% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 37.7% |
| Other | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 10.5% | 7.2% | -3.3% | 0.7% | 6.5% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 16.3% | 14.5% | 2.5% | 13.8% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 70.9% | 58.7% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -22.7% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 6.1% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 52.3% 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 | 62.7% | 52.3% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 12.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 18.2% | 15.5% | 2.7% | 15.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.7% | 14.8% | -2.9% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.9% | 52.3% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| 10+ Years | 12.7% | 20.1% | 7.4% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.5% | 3.8% | -5.7% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 11.7% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 9.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 12.1% | 3.0% | 1.9% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 7.3% | 0.3% | 7.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Quays 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 50 N V Building, 96 The Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-04-11 | £190,000 |
| Apartment 1 N V Building, 96 The Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-04-03 | £190,000 |
| Apartment 58 N V Building, 96 The Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-03-07 | £365,005 |
| Apartment 81 N V Building, 96 The Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2024-10-29 | £682,625 |
| Apartment 6 N V Building, 96 The Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2024-10-25 | £182,703 |
| Full-Time Employee | 140 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,920 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 | 1,245 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School Liverpool Street , M5 4BJ | 2out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre Phoebe Street , Ordsall M5 3PJ | 2out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Primary School 2 Greenland Street , M6 5TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Cross Lane , M5 4AL | - not rated | 1,640 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 | 266 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 2,578 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 | 1,947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 2,686 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 3,332 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 | 4,753 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 | 2,040 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 2,183 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 | 2,307 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 2,736 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ahavas Torah Boys Academy Salbec House , 16 Winders Way M6 6AR | - not rated | 2,822 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nando's | Unit 2, 1 Lowry Plaza | 209 yd | |
| Chartwells at Pink Media City UK | within University Of Salford, Pink | 223 yd | |
| Lime | G1, Lowry Designer Outlet, The Quays | 237 yd | |
| Banana Tree Also T/A Mimis And Whats Your Katsu | G40b, Lowry Designer Outlet, The Quays | 242 yd | |
| Kargo | within Lowry Designer Outlet, The Quays | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craft Brew | within Digital World Centre, 1 Lowry Plaza | 209 yd | |
| The Botanist | Unit 3 And 10b, Orange Tower, Green | 223 yd | |
| Tower coffee shop | within The Lowry Centre, The Quays | 289 yd | |
| Host Social | 'within Media Enterprise Centre', Blue | 426 yd | |
| Quay House Beefeater | The Quayhouse, 11 The Quays | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| REEF London Limited/Wendy's | 24 Kansas Avenue | 628 yd | |
| Burgerism | Unit 13, Willan Industrial Est, Vere Street | 787 yd | |
| Roots | 229 Eccles New Road | 868 yd | |
| Salford Curry King | 239 Eccles New Road | 868 yd | |
| Eat n Grill | 235 Eccles New Road | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Michigan Point Tower B, 11 Michigan Avenue | 208 yd | |
| Co-Op | Red | 345 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express, Trafford Road | 916 yd | |
| Co Operative | Units 3/4, Clippers Quay | 1,068 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 | 342 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mediacityuk KING WILLIAM STREET | 810 yd | |
| Ordsall Leisure Centre CRAVEN DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 921 yd |
| Primrose Hill Primary School PHOEBE STREET | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 115.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.