Clippers Quay is in Salford and in Salford district. M50 3XP 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 Clippers Quay, Salford, M50 3XP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M50 3BJ, M50 3BL, M50 3BN, M50 3BP, M50 3BS, M50 3XQ, M50 3XF, M17 1WS, M50 3XG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M50 3XP is primarily male, with 63% 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 | 43.2% | 37% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -14.0% |
| Male | 56.8% | 63% | 6.2% | 49.0% | 14.0% |
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 3XP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 40.9% | 42.9% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 36.1% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 12.2% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 64.9% | 40.9% | -24.0% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 23.2% | 42.9% | 19.7% | 33.6% | 9.3% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 10.4% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 3XP this area, 5.5% 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 58.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 5.5% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 2.7% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 20.5% | 13.9% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.9% | 58.9% | -8.0% | 33.8% | 25.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84.9% | 85% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 75.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 75.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 7.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.7% | 76.2% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 11.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 7.3% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clippers 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 .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum House Clippers Quay, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £7,540,000 | 2018-12-10 | £10,180,506 |
| Optimum House Clippers Quay, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £3,945,000 | 2018-08-22 | £5,586,913 |
| Hq Clippers Quay, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,975,000 | 2015-04-10 | £3,525,792 |
| Hq Clippers Quay, Salford, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,975,000 | 2015-04-10 | £3,525,792 |
M50 3XP 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 | 61 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markendale Nursery School Gledhill Avenue , M5 3DD | - not rated | 558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Community Nursery Centre Robert Hall Street , M5 3LT | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kara Street Nursery School Kara Street , M6 5GG | - not rated | 2,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hulme Street Nursery School Hulme Street , Off Oldfield Road M5 4PY | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Community Nursery Centre Belvedere Road , M6 5EJ | - not rated | 2,606 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 | 899 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's Egerton CofE Primary School West Park Street , M5 3WW | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School St Joseph's Drive , Ordsall M5 3JP | 3out of 4 | 1,182 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 | 1,375 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seymour Park Community Primary School Northumberland Road , Old Trafford M16 9QE | 4out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Stone Boys' School Buckingham Road , Stretford M32 0RU | - not rated | 980 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK King William Street , Salford M50 3UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 100- 102 Broadway , M50 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC@MediacityUK 100-102 Broadway , M50 2UW | - not rated | 1,262 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretford High School Great Stone Road , Stretford M32 0XA | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,186 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 2,462 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 3,436 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Manchester Whitworth Street , M1 3HB | - not rated | 3,857 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 | 3,739 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 | 395 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Afifah School 86 Clifton Street , Old Trafford M16 9GN | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SMS Changing Lives School Unit 2, Aniseed Park , Oldham Broadway Business Park OL9 9XA | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney School Rye Bank Road , Firswood M16 0EX | 3out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acer Academy, Salford Kintyre Avenue , M5 5DP | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Free schools special | No | 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 | 171 yd | |
| Bean Coffee Manchester No 6 Ltd | within Suite 2 Part Ground Floor, 3 Exchange Quay | 360 yd | |
| Hotel Football - Manchester | 99 Sir Matt Busby Way | 377 yd | |
| Matchstick Man | 4 Capital Quay | 397 yd | |
| Talk Talk Staff Restaurant | within Fourth Floor Block C, Soapworks, Colgate Lane | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bee Orchid | Unit 2, Zerega Way | 149 yd | |
| 02 at Victoria Warehouse | Victoria Warehouse, Trafford Wharf Road | 264 yd | |
| Victoria Warehouse | Victoria Warehouse, Trafford Wharf Road | 264 yd | |
| Quay House Beefeater | The Quayhouse, 11 The Quays | 544 yd | |
| Manchester United | Old Trafford Football Ground, Sir Matt Busby Way | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 29 Trafford Road | 307 yd | |
| Aadams authentic grill and kebab | Unit 2a, 400 Ordsall Lane | 320 yd | |
| Subway | Petrol Station, Trafford Road | 431 yd | |
| Frankies chicken and pizza | 680 Chester Road | 693 yd | |
| Subway | 682 Chester Road | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Operative | Units 3/4, Clippers Quay | 140 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Tesco Express, Trafford Road | 431 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | White City Retail Park, Chester Road | 723 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Unit 12, White City Retail Park, Chester Road | 724 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 1a, White City Retail Park, Chester Road | 724 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Manchester Exchange Quay) Cygnet House Cygnet House Taylorson Street South | health and fitness suite | 404 yd |
| Manchester United (Old Trafford) OLD TRAFFORD OLD TRAFFORD SIR MATT BUSBY WAY | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Ordsall Leisure Centre CRAVEN DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 640 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Salford Quays) LOWRY DESIGNER OUTLET LOWRY DESIGNER OUTLET THE QUAYS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 693 yd |
| Primrose Hill Primary School PHOEBE STREET | grass pitches | 1,032 yd |
| Oasis Academy Mediacityuk KING WILLIAM STREET | 1,070 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.