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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

M446AS

Baines Avenue

M446GN

Mariners Way

M445DA

Hampton Road

M445AN

Openshaw Lane

M445AP

Prospect Avenue

M445AW

Prospect Road

M445BN

Henley Avenue

M445EE

Essex Gardens

M445EP

Rosebank Road

M445EZ

Ashfield Grove

M445LU

Astley Road

M445GL

Loft Walk

M445JR

Brentwood Avenue

M445YL

Oxford Grove

M445ZD

Bradburn Road

M445ZF

Somerset Close

M446AU

Leader Williams Road

M446GJ

Lorna Way

M446NA

Higher Irlam

M446RU

Bankquay Court

M445AD

Excalibur Way

M445AZ

Station Road

M445BE

Delhi Road

M445JU

Moss Road

M445LS

Astley Road

M446AX

Francis Road

M445AX

Martens Road

M445DF

Hawthorn Drive

M445EJ

Bowness Avenue

M445EQ

Haig Avenue

M445GD

Kings Road

M446AJ

Mariners Way

M445HZ

Purley Drive

M445JJ

Allotment Road

M445JL

Kenmore Grove

M446AQ

Howarth Drive

M446BQ

Broadway

M446RB

Ferryhill Road

M446ZB

Howarth Drive

M445DB

Apple Blossom Grove

M445DE

Moss Lane

M445DX

Lower Irlam & Cadishead

M445JS

New Moss Road

M445ZA

Astley Road

M445ZR

Station Road

M446AD

Dixon Street

M446NP

Elsinore Avenue

M445BL

Cadishead Way

M445BP

Cadishead Way

M445BU

Frances Street

M445DR

Cadishead Way

M445HY

Hilton Drive

M445LP

Roscoe Road

M445UA

Dudley Road

M445XP

Anglers Rest

M445YQ

Alfred Street

M445YR

Drake Avenue

M445ZN

Wright Tree Villas

M446BH

Alexandra Grove

M446RL

Bankquay Court

M446WE

Meadowside Avenue

M446ZZ

Lower Irlam & Cadishead

M445AB

Cromwell Road

M445AR

Ash Avenue

M445FL

Chester Close

M445AY

Bessemer Road

M445EB

Victory Road

M445EU

Keswick Close

M445GH

Cadishead Way

M445YJ

Fir Street

M445YT

Rivington Grove

M446RR

Powder Mill Close

M446WH

Sunningdale Drive

M446ZE

Rose Avenue

M446ZQ

Woodrow Way

M445JY

High Bank Close

M445DU

Graham Crescent

M445AT

Ash Avenue

M445DW

Astley Court

M445FY

Monarch Close

M445HW

Buckingham Road

M445LT

Astley Road

M445UJ

Cadishead Way

M446BJ

Winskill Road

M446EE

Chapel Road

M446NS

Balshaw Avenue

M445HE

Rutland Road

M445JB

Albert Street

M445NB

Cutnook Lane

M445UG

Cadishead Way

M445WA

Cutnook Lane

M445XH

Green Lane

M445ZL

Birch Avenue

M446AZ

Francis Road

M446BA

Ashton Road

M446BS

Broadway

M446BY

Colling Close

M446GP

Soapstone Way

M445UL

Woodbine Avenue

M445BR

Anglers Rest

Data Sources

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