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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

M446QL

Swallowfield

M445UB

School Lane

M445BE

Liverpool Road

M445AN

Liverpool Road

M446BJ

Winskill Road

M445YX

Heather Avenue

M445JN

New Moss Road

WA35PP

Moss Lane

M446WE

Newlands Avenue

M445HG

Buckingham Road

M445BL

Cadishead Way

M445EX

Primary Close

M445FZ

Irlam Wharf Road

M446NT

School Lane

M446AY

Francis Road

M446AZ

Roscoe Road

M445YP

Enticott Road

M445AL

Cadishead Way

WA35PJ

Moss Lane

M445JL

Kenmore Grove

M446BH

Alexandra Grove

M446WA

Vicarage Road

M446RA

Soapstone Way

M446RN

Rixtonleys Drive

M445AZ

Station Road

M445AG

Fir Street

M445TJ

Moss Road

M446ZB

Howarth Drive

M446RB

Locklands Lane

M445GL

Poplar Farm Walk

M446AH

Dixon Street

M446AS

Baines Avenue

M445LF

Martens Road

M446WQ

Stuart Avenue

M445EF

Cumberland Avenue

M445GF

Sienna Close

M446BA

Fairhills Road

M446RW

Townsgate Way

M445XF

Green Lane

M445DD

Liverpool Road

M446GJ

Lorna Way

M445DG

Richbell Close

M445EA

Allenby Road

M445GE

Magenta Avenue

M445EN

Hamilton Avenue

M445XB

Preston Avenue

M445BH

Tramway Road

M446AB

Astley Road

M445LT

Astley Road

M445ZD

Bradburn Road

M446WY

Barnview Drive

M445YF

Flint Grove

M445AA

Liverpool Road

M445FH

Linden Grove

M446AX

Francis Road

M446WG

Liverpool Road

M445AR

Fir Street

M445FX

Apple Blossom Grove

M445ZJ

Fir Street

M446NR

School Lane

WA35PL

Moss Lane

M445DX

Liverpool Road

M446ZH

Royden Avenue

WA35PW

Moss Lane

M445UE

Hawthorn Drive

M445YQ

Alfred Street

M445XH

Liverpool Road

M445XD

Liverpool Road

M445FS

Ferrous Way

M445HE

Warwick Road

M445HT

Rutland Road

M445ZR

Station Road

M445NB

Cutnook Lane

M445LR

Astley Road

M445BW

Milton Avenue

M445YR

Drake Avenue

M445DE

Moss Lane

M446WF

School Lane

M446ZN

Lines Road

M446ZA

Liverpool Road

M446RY

Howley Close

M446RQ

Woodseaves Close

M445YS

Jellicoe Avenue

M445YH

Kent Road

M445PN

Irlam Wharf Road

M445EJ

Bowness Avenue

M445FD

Kitchener Avenue

M446NF

Platts Drive

M446NL

Sandy Lane

M445HA

Devon Road

M445DU

Graham Crescent

M445ET

Cumberland Avenue

M445DR

Liverpool Road

M445AT

Ash Avenue

M445GP

Colmere Lane

M445XE

Lynton Avenue

M445HX

Fairfield Road

M445DN

Astley Road

M446WB

Lyndon Road

M445UL

Woodbine Avenue

Data Sources

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