M50 postcode: what it's like to live there
The M50 district covers Salford Quays, Weaste & Seedley, Ordsall West. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 4 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in M50
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from M50 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Manchester: 24 min by train, door to door
- Liverpool: 78 min by train, door to door
Primary schools nearby
- St Joseph's RC Primary School · M5 3JP · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 3% in England
- Lark Hill Community Primary School · M5 4BJ · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 11% in England
- Willow Tree Primary School · M6 5TJ · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 23% in England
- Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre · M5 3PJ · Good (2022) · Top 47% in England
- St Paul's CofE Primary School · M5 4AL · Good (2024) · Bottom 37% in England
- Holy Family VA RC Primary School · M6 5WX · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 36% in England
Secondary schools in M50
- Oasis Academy MediaCityUK · M50 3UQ · Report card 2025: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 16% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in M50
- Media City Nature Kindergarten · M50 2GT · Good (Ofsted)
- Kidzrus Nursery Limited · M50 2RP · Good (Ofsted)
Neighbourhoods in M50
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of M50 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford Quays | 57% | £196k | — | 18 min |
| Weaste & Seedley | 19% | £218k | — | 12 min |
| Ordsall West | 19% | £202k | — | 11 min |
| University, Crescent & Adelphi Street | 5% | £240k | — | 5 min |
Questions
Where is the M50 postcode?
M50 covers 4 neighbourhoods in Salford Quays, Weaste & Seedley, Ordsall West, with 202 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in M50?
The typical home price across M50's neighbourhoods is £196k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in M50?
0 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a M50 postcode.
How long is the commute from M50?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Manchester 24 minutes; Liverpool 78 minutes.