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Cadishead & Lower Irlam

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 18.3% 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 £39,649 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

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

6/10

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

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 180 recent sales, the median property price is £233,500 in Cadishead & Lower Irlam area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £572,500.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	34	£332,500	£223,125	£282,750	£391,875	£500,000
Flats	17	£135,000	£95,000	£118,000	£140,000	£149,000
Semi-Detached	81	£236,500	£175,000	£213,200	£265,000	£320,000
Terraced	48	£178,750	£102,000	£154,750	£230,750	£260,000

10 years median price trend in Cadishead & Lower Irlam

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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