Affluence in M50 2AB
How M50 2AB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Salford Quays
- Council
- Salford
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,571 (2024)
M50 2ABSalford
How well off M50 2AB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the M50 2AB area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Crime5.0
- Living environment5.0
- Children in low-income families6.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Health and disability8.0
- 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 M50 2AB area is above that, at 73.9%. 5.6% are retired and 10.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the M50 2AB area is well above that, at 55.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the M50 2AB area is well above that, at 66.2%. 7.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood M50 2AB sits in (Salford Quays): about 1,571 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.