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Lower Irlam & Cadishead

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About

Lower Irlam & Cadishead form an area in western Salford, situated near the Manchester Ship Canal and the M62 motorway. The residential streets are primarily composed of interwar and post-war housing, with local shopping parades serving the community. Industrial estates are located along the main transport corridors, contributing to the local economy.

The area is defined by its proximity to water, with the canal and the River Irwell shaping its boundaries. A notable local feature is the Cadishead Moss nature reserve, a peat bog habitat that offers a contrast to the built environment. Public parks and the Irlam Locks provide accessible green space along the waterways.

Area overview

On average Lower Irlam & Cadishead has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 20.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lower Irlam & Cadishead is £43,960 per year. There are 5 schools in Lower Irlam & Cadishead: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Lower Irlam & Cadishead is home to around 10,556 people, with a population density of about 776.6 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
20.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lower Irlam & Cadishead Population
10,556
Population density
776.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.54(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.78(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.55(+51%)
Public order
13.07(+29%)
Vehicle crime
5.68(-5%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,433
89.35%
Other White
293
2.78%
African
129
1.22%
Irish
97
0.92%
Chinese
95
0.9%
Total population: 10,557

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,064
24.97%
No qualifications
1,709
20.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,423
17.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,321
15.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,021
12.35%
Total 16+ residents: 8,265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,571
35.07%
Owns outright
1,123
25.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
670
14.96%
Social rents from council
596
13.31%
Other social rented
393
8.77%
Total households: 4,479

Property prices in Lower Irlam & Cadishead

Median price£242,000
Price per sq ft£249
Sales (last 12 months)134
Typical range (middle 50%)£187K – £284K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £242,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Lower Irlam & Cadishead area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lower Irlam & Cadishead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£325,000£294
Semi-Detached57£250,000£271
Terraced37£190,000£245
Flats16£119,000£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lower Irlam & Cadishead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lower Irlam & Cadishead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209,950£87,000£145,000£107,500
2017£216,000£96,000£142,000£125,250
2018£236,000£89,995£160,000£130,000
2019£265,000£107,000£163,500£131,500
2020£250,000£118,000£180,000£147,500
2021£295,000£105,000£186,250£142,500
2022£365,000£113,750£221,500£193,250
2023£310,000£121,500£220,000£200,000
2024£310,000£118,000£225,000£184,000
2025£341,000£121,100£242,250£177,500
2026£300,000£112,500£260,250£228,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lower Irlam & Cadishead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lower Irlam & Cadishead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202£147£146£120
2017£215£169£164£150
2018£211£150£178£147
2019£214£161£179£152
2020£248£190£201£165
2021£253£173£202£168
2022£289£194£258£216
2023£294£205£241£222
2024£257£174£250£225
2025£292£194£260£232
2026£294£174£279£239
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lower Irlam & Cadishead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Lower Irlam & Cadishead

Is Lower Irlam & Cadishead safe?

Lower Irlam & Cadishead records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Lower Irlam & Cadishead?

The median sale price in Lower Irlam & Cadishead is £242,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Lower Irlam & Cadishead?

Lower Irlam & Cadishead has 4 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Lower Irlam & Cadishead?

Lower Irlam & Cadishead scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Lower Irlam & Cadishead sits around rank 10,803 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Lower Irlam & Cadishead?

The average household income in Lower Irlam & Cadishead is around £43,960 per year, and 20% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Lower Irlam & Cadishead

WA35PN

Moss Lane

M445AA

Liverpool Road

M445XJ

Bobs Lane

M445ZR

Station Road

M445XP

Anglers Rest

M446ZA

Liverpool Road

M445XD

Liverpool Road

M446GP

Soapstone Way

M446AE

Caroline Street

M445GJ

Roseway Avenue

M446AD

Dixon Street

M445DW

Astley Court

M445LA

Cadishead & Lower Irlam

M445YE

Bedford Grove

M446GN

Mariners Way

M445ZG

Chestnut Avenue

M445TJ

Moss Road

M446ZQ

Fairhills Industrial Estate

M445AS

Laburnum Road

M445YU

New Moss Road

M445AB

Cromwell Road

M446GG

Mona Way

M445LG

Astley Road

WA35PT

Moss Lane

M445UD

Bankfield Avenue

M445AR

Fir Street

M446RA

Soapstone Way

M445ZH

Belgrave Road

M446NZ

Cadishead & Lower Irlam

M445UG

Liverpool Road

M445AF

Liverpool Road

M446AG

Rose Avenue

M445ZN

Wright Tree Villas

M445ES

Lincoln Avenue

M445HZ

Purley Drive

M445ET

Cumberland Avenue

M445HN

Norfolk Close

M445FZ

Irlam Wharf Road

M445FN

Rutland Road

M445YR

Drake Avenue

M445DB

Liverpool Road

M446ZJ

Palatine Close

M445XB

Preston Avenue

M445XA

Delhi Road

M445JL

Kenmore Grove

M445HR

Fir Street

M445DE

Moss Lane

M445JR

New Moss Road

M446AQ

Rose Avenue

M445HT

Rutland Road

M446GH

Ferry Masters Way

M445UB

School Lane

M445XE

Lynton Avenue

M445DA

Hampton Road

M445AD

Liverpool Road

M445HG

Buckingham Road

M445BU

Hayes Road

M445AH

Siemens Road

M445FD

Kitchener Avenue

M445YA

Berkshire Drive

M445GQ

Liverpool Road

M445AJ

Dean Road

M445JX

Woolden Road

M445JQ

Lynthorpe Avenue

M446AJ

Liverpool Road

M445UL

Woodbine Avenue

M445FT

Broomehouse Avenue

M446ZP

Annable Road

M446AL

Liverpool Road

M445DU

Graham Crescent

M445YS

Jellicoe Avenue

M445BY

Lytherton Avenue

M445GN

Daneshill Lane

M445HH

Lancaster Road

M445EN

Hamilton Avenue

M445EB

Victory Road

M446RG

Stickens Lock Lane

M445YP

Enticott Road

M445YB

Lords Street

M445EP

Rosebank Road

M446ZB

Howarth Drive

M445BG

Liverpool Road

M445ZE

Penry Avenue

M446RU

Bankquay Court

M445FB

Victory Road

M445FJ

Cornwall Road

M446RJ

Tallow Way

M446ZG

Conway Avenue

M445LF

Martens Road

M446AF

Caroline Street

WA35PJ

Moss Lane

M445DR

Liverpool Road

M445JN

New Moss Road

M446RT

Forebay Drive

M445EH

Lords Street

M445EJ

Bowness Avenue

M445JE

Nelson Drive

M446AA

Cadishead & Lower Irlam

M445JP

Poplar Grove

M445XH

Liverpool Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.