Vancouver Quay is in Salford and in Salford district. M50 3TX is located in the Quays electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salford and Eccles. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vancouver Quay, Salford, M50 3TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M50 3TU, M50 3TY, M50 3TT, M50 3XT, M50 3XU, M50 3AX, M50 3AY, M50 3BE, M50 3YH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M50 3TX is primarily male, with 66.7% 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 | 47.9% | 33.3% | -14.6% | 51.0% | -17.7% |
| Male | 52.1% | 66.7% | 14.6% | 49.0% | 17.7% |
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 3TX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.1% 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 | 60.4% | 75.1% | 14.7% | 37.9% | 37.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 16.6% | -16.1% | 44.2% | -27.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (92.9%) 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 | 62.6% | 59.6% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 25.1% | 33.3% | 8.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 6.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 0.4% | -4.6% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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 3TX this area, 7.8% 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 72.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5% | 7.8% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 3.4% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 14.1% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.4% | 72.7% | 16.3% | 33.8% | 38.9% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 0.4% | -4.2% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 11% | 4.8% | -6.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 69.9% | 79.7% | 9.8% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 73.2% 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 | 69.4% | 73.2% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| European Union | 5% | 9.4% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 10.5% | 5.4% | -5.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 8% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.4% | 72.9% | 3.5% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 9.3% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 5.8% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 4.9% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vancouver Quay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Vancouver Quay, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-07-05 | £275,918 |
| 78 Vancouver Quay, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-04-28 | £255,062 |
| 87 Vancouver Quay, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-04-03 | £281,088 |
| 119 Vancouver Quay, Salford, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £401,995 | 2021-10-29 | £462,690 |
| 97 Vancouver Quay, Salford, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-09-09 | £255,094 |
M50 3TX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
M50 3TX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 123 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 812 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 2,122 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 | 773 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School St Joseph's Drive , Ordsall M5 3JP | 3out of 4 | 957 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 | 1,149 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's Egerton CofE Primary School West Park Street , M5 3WW | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls RC Primary School Kintyre Avenue , Weaste M5 5NR | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 580 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC@MediacityUK 100-102 Broadway , M50 2UW | - not rated | 580 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Stone Boys' School Buckingham Road , Stretford M32 0RU | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Windsor Community High School Churchill Way , M6 5BH | - not rated | 1,775 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,774 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 2,737 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 2,918 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,952 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 4,016 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 | 4,405 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 | 324 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acer Academy, Salford Kintyre Avenue , M5 5DP | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King of Kings Derby Road , M6 5YD | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martindale Preparatory School The Church Hall , St Anne's on Sea M6 5RA | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Salford The Old Fire Station , M5 4WT | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Tree Also T/A Mimis And Whats Your Katsu | G40b, Lowry Designer Outlet, The Quays | 205 yd | |
| BUPA (Staff Restaurant) | within BUPA, 102 The Quays | 206 yd | |
| Elior | within Fourth Floor, The Alexandra, The Quays | 208 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | G24, Lowry Designer Outlet, The Quays | 232 yd | |
| Pizza Express | G38, Lowry Designer Outlet, The Quays | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quay House Beefeater | The Quayhouse, 11 The Quays | 223 yd | |
| Craft Brew | within Digital World Centre, 1 Lowry Plaza | 303 yd | |
| Tower coffee shop | within The Lowry Centre, The Quays | 388 yd | |
| The Botanist | Unit 3 And 10b, Orange Tower, Green | 488 yd | |
| Host Social | 'within Media Enterprise Centre', Blue | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Petrol Station, Trafford Road | 643 yd | |
| Aadams authentic grill and kebab | Unit 2a, 400 Ordsall Lane | 702 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 29 Trafford Road | 710 yd | |
| Food and Shake Station | Unit 5, 104 Radclyffe Park, Phoebe Street | 727 yd | |
| REEF London Limited/Wendy's | 24 Kansas Avenue | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1, Michigan Point Tower B, 11 Michigan Avenue | 290 yd | |
| Co-Op | Red | 612 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express, Trafford Road | 643 yd | |
| Co Operative | Units 3/4, Clippers Quay | 835 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 | 343 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mediacityuk KING WILLIAM STREET | 654 yd | |
| Ordsall Leisure Centre CRAVEN DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 656 yd |
| Primrose Hill Primary School PHOEBE STREET | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Pure Gym (Manchester Exchange Quay) Cygnet House Cygnet House Taylorson Street South | health and fitness suite | 894 yd |
| St Joseph'S Rc Primary School ST. JOSEPHS DRIVE | grass pitches | 965 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 | 58.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 58.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 58.0% |
| 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 | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 87.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.