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Cadishead & Lower Irlam

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About

Cadishead & Lower Irlam is a ward in the western part of Salford, Greater Manchester. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and newer developments. It borders the Manchester Ship Canal, which has historically influenced the local economy. The ward includes green spaces like Cadishead Moss and Little Woolden Moss, offering walking and wildlife opportunities.

The area has good transport links, with the A57 road providing access to Manchester and Warrington. Irlam railway station connects the ward to central Manchester and Liverpool. Local amenities include schools, shops, and community centres, serving the needs of residents. The ward retains an industrial presence, particularly along the canal, but has shifted toward a more residential character in recent decades.

Area overview

On average Cadishead & Lower Irlam has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 1 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 of residents in Cadishead & Lower Irlam is £39,650 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).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 159 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Cadishead & Lower Irlam area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £500,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£325,000
Flats14£134,750
Semi-Detached71£233,000
Terraced43£195,000

10 years price trend in Cadishead & Lower Irlam

All postcodes in Cadishead & Lower Irlam

M445ZP

Openshaw Lane

M446BZ

Binsley Close

M446ND

Balshaw Avenue

M446WQ

Stuart Avenue

M446ZA

Astley Road

M446ZH

Royden Avenue

M445HB

Devon Road

M445HU

York Road

M445JX

Moss Road

M445UN

Grange Place

M446AR

Baines Avenue

M446BX

Denham Drive

M446WA

Vicarage Road

M446WY

Barnview Drive

M445UB

School Lane

M445AF

Brereton Grove

M445HF

Chester Close

M445HS

Sussex Road

M446NN

Woodrow Way

M446WW

Brooklands Close

M446WF

School Lane

M446ZF

Greenside Drive

M445AG

Fir Street

M445AL

Cadishead Way

M445FD

Kitchener Avenue

M446RA

Soapstone Way

WA35PN

Moss Lane

WA35PP

Moss Lane

M445BY

Lytherton Avenue

M445LJ

Astley Road

M445LN

Astley Road

M445XE

Lynton Avenue

M445YG

Bedford Green

M445YN

Fir Street

M446RH

Calamanco Way

M446RW

Ferry Road

M446WT

Cranford Drive

M446ZP

Annable Road

M445GR

Darby Road

M445HP

Durham Grove

M445LY

Raspberry Lane

M445UE

Hawthorn Drive

M446NF

Platts Drive

M446RY

Howley Close

M446ZL

Walker Road

M446BD

Lower Irlam & Cadishead

M440AG

Lower Irlam & Cadishead

M445AJ

Dean Road

M445BG

Atherton Lane

M445BH

Preston Avenue

M445ES

Cumberland Avenue

M445EW

Frank Perkins Way

M445HR

Fir Street

M445JH

Allotment Road

M445YD

Lords Street

M445YY

Allotment Road

M446AA

Lower Irlam & Cadishead

M446AY

Francis Road

M446GH

Ferrymasters Way

M446NR

School Lane

M446NT

School Lane

M446WS

Calder Avenue

WA35AT

Lower Irlam & Cadishead

M445AU

Birch Avenue

M445EH

Cornwall Road

M445LH

Macdonald Road

M445LQ

Astley Road

M445YX

Heather Avenue

M446AE

Caroline Street

M446EA

Church View

M446ZD

Lathom Road

M446ZT

Lower Irlam & Cadishead

WA35PJ

Moss Lane

M445AH

Gilchrist Road

M445DZ

Dudley Road

M445FW

Dean Road

M445LG

Astley Road

M445UD

Bankfield Avenue

M445UH

Cadishead Way

M445YU

New Moss Road

M446AF

Caroline Street

M446AP

Rose Crescent

M446BP

Woodrow Way

M446ZJ

Palatine Close

M445FN

Rutland Road

M445DP

Zinnia Drive

M445DT

Cadishead Way

M445GE

Magenta Avenue

M445GF

Kings Road

M445GG

Colmere Lane

M445HJ

Berkshire Drive

M445JD

Allotment Road

M445XL

Brereton Grove

M445YF

Fir Street

M446WD

Ratcliffe Avenue

M445DL

Excalibur Way

M445HT

Rutland Road

M445HL

Melville Road

M446WB

Elsinore Avenue

M445JG

Brackley Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.