Clippers Quay is in Salford and in Salford district. M50 3BJ is located in the Quays electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 2010-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clippers Quay, Salford, M50 3BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M50 3BL, M50 3BN, M50 3BP, M50 3BS, M50 3XP, M50 3XF, M50 3SG, M5 3NN, M50 3XR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M50 3BJ is primarily male, with 58.2% 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 | 35.2% | 41.8% | 6.6% | 51.0% | -9.2% |
| Male | 64.8% | 58.2% | -6.6% | 49.0% | 9.2% |
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 3BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 90.3% 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 | 85.1% | 90.3% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 52.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 7.3% | 5.8% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -38.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| 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 (92.1%) 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 | 56.3% | 49.8% | -6.5% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 42.3% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 8.7% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| 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 3BJ this area, 2.5% 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 67.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 5% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 7.1% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 15.4% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.2% | 67.5% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 33.7% |
| Other | 5% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 1.1% | -4.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 83.1% | 76.2% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -5.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 66.9% 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 | 76.6% | 66.9% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 18.9% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 75.9% | 67.4% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 8.4% | 9% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 10.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 7.2% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.4% | 37.2% | 21.2% |
| Christian | 28.8% | 46.2% | -17.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clippers Quay was 3.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 5328.6% higher than the Ordsall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clippers Quay has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 3 local areas in Ordsall and the 16th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Salford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 2 Abito 4 Clippers Quay, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-03-19 | £104,492 |
| Unit 2 Abito 4 Clippers Quay, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £67,900 | 2021-05-20 | £77,730 |
| Parking Space 40 Abito 4 Clippers Quay, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £13,500 | 2019-12-04 | £18,529 |
| Parking Space 45 Abito 4 Clippers Quay, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2019-01-31 | £13,817 |
| Unit 6 Abito 4 Clippers Quay, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, a newly built property | £285,000 | 2015-10-30 | £507,764 |
| Full-Time Employee | 194 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 3,211 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 | 1,107 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 | 1,303 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seymour Park Community Primary School Northumberland Road , Old Trafford M16 9QE | 4out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Trafford Community Academy Malvern Street , Old Trafford M15 4FL | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Primary School Burleigh Road , Stretford M32 0PF | 3out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 2out of 4 | 1,146 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 2out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford Grammar School Granby Road , Stretford M32 8JB | 3out of 4 | 3,049 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buile Hill Academy Eccles Old Road , M6 8RD | 2out of 4 | 3,330 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 | 1,286 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,531 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,495 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 4,901 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 | 3,849 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 1,887 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 2,235 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Broadwalk PRU 51 Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Park School 74 Cromwell Road , Stretford M32 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 2,478 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cult and Coffee | 1a Waterman Walk | 197 yd | |
| Matchstick Man | 4 Capital Quay | 296 yd | |
| Bean Coffee Manchester No 6 Ltd | within Suite 2 Part Ground Floor, 3 Exchange Quay | 343 yd | |
| Shahi Masala | 1 Capital Quay | 382 yd | |
| Talk Talk Staff Restaurant | within Fourth Floor Block C, Soapworks, Colgate Lane | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bee Orchid | Unit 2, Zerega Way | 186 yd | |
| 02 at Victoria Warehouse | Victoria Warehouse, Trafford Wharf Road | 339 yd | |
| Victoria Warehouse | Victoria Warehouse, Trafford Wharf Road | 339 yd | |
| Quay House Beefeater | The Quayhouse, 11 The Quays | 481 yd | |
| Manchester United | Old Trafford Football Ground, Sir Matt Busby Way | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 29 Trafford Road | 211 yd | |
| Aadams authentic grill and kebab | Unit 2a, 400 Ordsall Lane | 222 yd | |
| Subway | Petrol Station, Trafford Road | 328 yd | |
| Ordsall Hall | Ordsall Hall, 322 Ordsall Lane | 622 yd | |
| Wawin | within Unit 10, 325 Ordsall Lane | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Operative | Units 3/4, Clippers Quay | 185 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express, Trafford Road | 328 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | White City Retail Park, Chester Road | 795 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Unit 12, White City Retail Park, Chester Road | 795 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 1a, White City Retail Park, Chester Road | 795 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Manchester Exchange Quay) Cygnet House Cygnet House Taylorson Street South | health and fitness suite | 336 yd |
| Ordsall Leisure Centre CRAVEN DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 538 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Salford Quays) LOWRY DESIGNER OUTLET LOWRY DESIGNER OUTLET THE QUAYS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 701 yd |
| Manchester United (Old Trafford) OLD TRAFFORD OLD TRAFFORD SIR MATT BUSBY WAY | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Primrose Hill Primary School PHOEBE STREET | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mediacityuk KING WILLIAM STREET | 979 yd | |
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School ST. JOSEPHS DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,089 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.