Furness Quay is in Salford and in Salford district. M50 3DD is located in the Quays electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 2019-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Furness Quay, Salford, M50 3DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M50 3UT, M50 3XZ, M50 3DL, M50 3XN, M50 3XB, M50 3UP, M50 3XL, M50 3AA, M5 2XL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M50 3DD is primarily male, with 56.9% 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 | 42.7% | 43.1% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -7.9% |
| Male | 57.3% | 56.9% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 7.9% |
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 3DD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.6% 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 | 58.3% | 68.6% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 30.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 24.2% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -20.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 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 (88.8%) 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 | 62.9% | 54.6% | -8.3% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 34.2% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 3.5% | 9.2% | 5.7% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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 3DD this area, 5.3% 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 79.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -11.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 77% | 79.6% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 45.8% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.8% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 7.7% |
| Indian | 16.8% | 13.3% | -3.5% | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 71.3% | 63.2% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -18.2% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 61.2% 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 | 69.2% | 61.2% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 7.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.3% | 21.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 15.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.2% | 61.6% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -21.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 11.3% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.8% | 12.3% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 5.6% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 9.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 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 | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 12.2% | 1.7% | 10.5% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Furness Quay was 3.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1289.3% higher than the Ordsall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Furness Quay has the highest crime rate of 9 local areas in Ordsall and the 10th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Salford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.2%.

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 101 Grapnel Apartments, 31 Furness Quay, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £6,850,000 | 2018-10-08 | £9,261,200 |
| Apartment 101 Grapnel Apartments, 31 Furness Quay, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £6,850,000 | 2017-09-11 | £9,620,360 |
M50 3DD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 167 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 510 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radclyffe Community Primary School Phoebe Street , M5 3PH | - not rated | 297 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School St Joseph's Drive , Ordsall M5 3JP | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre Phoebe Street , Ordsall M5 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's Egerton CofE Primary School West Park Street , M5 3WW | - not rated | 700 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Paul's Ce Primary School , M5 4AL | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 258 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC@MediacityUK 100-102 Broadway , M50 2UW | - not rated | 925 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Community High School Churchill Way , M6 5BH | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Stone Boys' School Buckingham Road , Stretford M32 0RU | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Trafford College of Further Education Talbot Road , M32 0XH | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,591 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 2,922 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 2,989 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,542 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 | 4,198 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators Laser House, Waterfront Quay , M50 3XW | - not rated | 588 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acer Academy, Salford Kintyre Avenue , M5 5DP | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Derby Road , M6 5YD | - not rated | 1,831 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martindale Preparatory School The Church Hall , St Anne's on Sea M6 5RA | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanconero | Unit D Ground Floor, 2 Anchorage Quay | 201 yd | |
| The Alchemist Bar and Restaurant Ltd | The Quays | 248 yd | |
| Reflexion Lounge | Unit 1, 252 The Quays | 312 yd | |
| Oasis Hub Mediacityuk Community Food Store | within Oasis Academy Mediacityuk, 10 Trafford Road | 329 yd | |
| Sodexo at Oasis Academy | within Oasis Academy Mediacityuk, 10 Trafford Road | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quay House Beefeater | The Quayhouse, 11 The Quays | 341 yd | |
| Craft Brew | within Digital World Centre, 1 Lowry Plaza | 781 yd | |
| The Bee Orchid | Unit 2, Zerega Way | 848 yd | |
| Tower coffee shop | within The Lowry Centre, The Quays | 863 yd | |
| The Botanist | Unit 3 And 10b, Orange Tower, Green | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food and Shake Station | Unit 5, 104 Radclyffe Park, Phoebe Street | 252 yd | |
| Subway | Petrol Station, Trafford Road | 426 yd | |
| Aadams authentic grill and kebab | Unit 2a, 400 Ordsall Lane | 557 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 29 Trafford Road | 573 yd | |
| Hey Noodles | 8 Doddington Lane | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express, Trafford Road | 426 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Michigan Point Tower B, 11 Michigan Avenue | 591 yd | |
| Co Operative | Units 3/4, Clippers Quay | 852 yd | |
| Co-Op | Red | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ordsall Leisure Centre CRAVEN DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 281 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mediacityuk KING WILLIAM STREET | 304 yd | |
| Primrose Hill Primary School PHOEBE STREET | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School ST. JOSEPHS DRIVE | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Exchange Quay) Cygnet House Cygnet House Taylorson Street South | health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Salford Quays) LOWRY DESIGNER OUTLET LOWRY DESIGNER OUTLET THE QUAYS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 798 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.