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Cadishead & Lower Irlam

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About

Cadishead & Lower Irlam is a residential ward in the westernmost part of the City of Salford, bordering the Manchester Ship Canal and the wider Warrington and Halton areas. The landscape is largely characterised by postwar housing estates, local retail parades, and significant areas of industrial land along the major waterways. The community is served by several primary schools and its own secondary school, with green spaces including Little Woolden Moss providing local recreational areas.

The ward's history and economy are deeply connected to the Manchester Ship Canal and the former industrial sites that line its banks. A notable local feature is the series of movable bridges, including the Cadishead Viaduct, which cross the canal and the River Irwell, defining the area's transport links. Public transport connections to central Salford and Manchester are provided primarily by bus services, with the Liverpool to Manchester railway line passing through nearby Irlam station.

Area overview

On average Cadishead & Lower Irlam has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cadishead & Lower Irlam is £43,825 per year. There are 7 schools in Cadishead & Lower Irlam: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Cadishead & Lower Irlam is home to around 12,208 people, with a population density of about 765.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cadishead & Lower Irlam Population
12,208
Population density
765.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.25(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.25(-21%)
Public order
13.84(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.7(+41%)
Vehicle crime
5.9(-2%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,015
90.23%
Other White
310
2.54%
African
131
1.07%
Irish
119
0.97%
Chinese
96
0.79%
Total population: 12,208

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,397
24.67%
No qualifications
2,012
20.7%
Level 3 (A level)
1,668
17.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,543
15.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,181
12.15%
Total 16+ residents: 9,718

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,794
34.33%
Owns outright
1,541
29.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
710
13.59%
Social rents from council
610
11.67%
Other social rented
434
8.3%
Total households: 5,226

Property prices in Cadishead & Lower Irlam

Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £241,000 in Cadishead & Lower Irlam area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £572,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cadishead & Lower Irlam in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cadishead & Lower Irlam over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£342,000
Flats18£128,250
Semi-Detached81£243,000
Terraced36£188,250

10 years median price trend in Cadishead & Lower Irlam

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cadishead & Lower Irlam.

All postcodes in Cadishead & Lower Irlam

M445JG

Brackley Avenue

M445HH

Lancaster Road

M446EE

Chapel Road

M446ZQ

Fairhills Industrial Estate

M446GG

Mona Way

M446NB

Springfield Lane

M445JY

High Bank Close

M445LS

Astley Road

M445YB

Lords Street

M445JR

New Moss Road

M445AD

Liverpool Road

M446AR

Roscoe Road

M445XP

Anglers Rest

M445ZN

Wright Tree Villas

M446RG

Stickens Lock Lane

M445HB

Devon Road

M445UN

Grange Place

M446RR

Powder Mill Close

M445YD

Lords Street

M445YL

Oxford Grove

M446WW

Brookland Close

M446GH

Ferry Masters Way

M445XA

Delhi Road

M445GB

Quill Court

M445AP

Prospect Avenue

M445FT

Broomehouse Avenue

M445FE

Cumberland Avenue

M445HL

Melville Road

M446ZG

Conway Avenue

M445ZP

Prospect Avenue

M446GN

Mariners Way

M445EE

Essex Gardens

M446WP

St John Street

M445DY

Dudley Road

M445GA

Magenta Avenue

M445HW

Lords Street

M446EA

Church View

M446ZZ

Protector Way

M445FG

Byng Avenue

M446BG

Amberley Drive

M445DP

Zinnia Drive

M446AP

Rose Crescent

M445DB

Liverpool Road

M445GH

Roseway Avenue

M445BR

Atherton Lane

M445LA

Cadishead & Lower Irlam

M445JU

Moss Road

M440AG

Cadishead & Lower Irlam

M445HY

Hilton Drive

M446BT

Highbury Avenue

M446ZJ

Palatine Close

M446WD

Ratcliffe Avenue

M445HD

Lancaster Road

M445UF

Orchid Close

M445GR

Omega Drive

M445EZ

Ashfield Grove

M445HF

Warwick Road

M446AW

Victoria Road

M446BL

Fairhills Industrial Estate

M445LN

Astley Road

M445YU

New Moss Road

M445FJ

Cornwall Road

M446BD

Cadishead & Lower Irlam

M445HZ

Purley Drive

M445LH

Macdonald Road

M445AJ

Dean Road

M446NS

Balshaw Avenue

M445YN

Hertford Grove

M446ZR

Woods Road

M445HU

York Road

M445GQ

Liverpool Road

M446DA

Liverpool Road

M445EQ

Haig Avenue

M446BW

Binsley Close

M446RU

Bankquay Court

M446WT

Cranford Drive

M445AE

Dean Road

M446BS

Broadway

M445HP

Durham Grove

M445JD

Allotment Road

M445BA

Sorby Road

M446ZD

Lathom Road

M445JW

New Moss Road

M445JE

Nelson Drive

M446ZP

Annable Road

M445DA

Hampton Road

M446AJ

Liverpool Road

M445EU

Keswick Close

M446GP

Soapstone Way

M446RD

Old River Close

M445HQ

Buckingham Road

M446BP

Woodrow Way

M445AU

Fir Street

WA35AT

Cadishead & Lower Irlam

M445FW

Dean Road

M446ZF

Greenside Drive

M445EH

Lords Street

M446BF

Broadway

M446WN

Ratcliffe Avenue

M445FP

Dorset Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.