Affluence in M5 3NU
How M5 3NU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Salford Quays
- Council
- Salford
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,538 (2024)
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How well off M5 3NU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the M5 3NU area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Crime4.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Living environment4.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the M5 3NU area is above that, at 75.1%. 3.3% are retired and 9.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the M5 3NU area is well above that, at 56.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the M5 3NU area is more than double that, at 70.8%. 3.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood M5 3NU sits in (Salford Quays): about 1,538 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.