Affluence in M50 2GT
How M50 2GT ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Salford Quays
- Council
- Salford
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,967 (2024)
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How well off M50 2GT is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the M50 2GT area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment3.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Crime6.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- 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 2GT area is above that, at 74.9%. 4% are retired and 12.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the M50 2GT area is well above that, at 56.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the M50 2GT area is more than double that, at 70.7%. 2.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood M50 2GT sits in (Salford Quays): about 1,967 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.