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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. 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(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.68(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.55(+51%)
Public order
13.07(+30%)
Vehicle crime
5.68(-6%)
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

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £214,000 in Lower Irlam & Cadishead 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 Lower Irlam & Cadishead 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 Lower Irlam & Cadishead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£325,000
Flats18£135,000
Semi-Detached64£235,000
Terraced40£178,750

10 years median price trend in Lower Irlam & Cadishead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lower Irlam & Cadishead.

All postcodes in Lower Irlam & Cadishead

M445YJ

Pembroke Grove

M445DY

Dudley Road

M446AN

Liverpool Road

M445GA

Magenta Avenue

M446RN

Rixtonleys Drive

M445HH

Lancaster Road

M445LR

Astley Road

M445YP

Enticott Road

M446BL

Fairhills Industrial Estate

M445AE

Dean Road

M445TJ

Moss Road

M445ZB

Cromwell Court

WA35AR

Moss Road

M445AQ

Fir Street

M445ET

Cumberland Avenue

M445JP

Poplar Grove

M445XJ

Bobs Lane

M446BR

Liverpool Road

M446RJ

Tallow Way

M445DG

Richbell Close

M445FP

Dorset Road

M445JF

Nelson Drive

M445PN

Irlam Wharf Road

M446ZN

Lines Road

WA35PL

Moss Lane

M445DD

Liverpool Road

M445FZ

Irlam Wharf Road

M445XD

Liverpool Road

M446AH

Dixon Street

M446AT

Baines Avenue

M445AA

Liverpool Road

M445EX

Primary Close

M445LW

Irlam Moss

M445DN

Astley Road

M445FB

Victory Road

M445YS

Jellicoe Avenue

M445GN

Daneshill Lane

M445XA

Delhi Road

M445ZH

Belgrave Road

WA35PT

Moss Lane

M445FS

Ferrous Way

M445HA

Devon Road

WA35PS

Moss Lane

M445GB

Quill Court

M445LF

Martens Road

M446RT

Forebay Drive

M445AS

Laburnum Road

M445EN

Hamilton Avenue

M445YB

Lords Street

M446AB

Astley Road

M446ZG

Conway Avenue

M445BF

Bessemer Road

M445JW

New Moss Road

M446RF

Sandywarps

M445DQ

Banklands Close

M445FX

Apple Blossom Grove

M445JN

New Moss Road

M445UF

Orchid Close

M445ZJ

Fir Street

M445YA

Berkshire Drive

M445BQ

Liverpool Road

M445GP

Colmere Lane

M445JA

Charles Street

M445XB

Preston Avenue

M445ZQ

Dale Grove

M445YE

Bedford Grove

M445YW

Rowson Drive

M445ZG

Chestnut Avenue

M446AG

Rose Avenue

M446GG

Mona Way

M445BT

Liverpool Road

M445EA

Allenby Road

M445ED

Haig Avenue

M445ER

The Vista

M445FA

Allenby Road

M445HD

Lancaster Road

M446ZS

Liverpool Road

M445FT

Broomehouse Avenue

M446NZ

Cadishead & Lower Irlam

M445BW

Milton Avenue

M445HN

Norfolk Close

M445HQ

Buckingham Road

M446ZH

Royden Avenue

M445EF

Cumberland Avenue

M445FE

Cumberland Avenue

M445FG

Byng Avenue

M445FH

Linden Grove

M445GQ

Liverpool Road

M445ZP

Prospect Avenue

M446ZA

Liverpool Road

M445HB

Devon Road

M445JX

Woolden Road

M445UN

Grange Place

M446AR

Roscoe Road

M445AF

Liverpool Road

M445HF

Warwick Road

M446ZF

Greenside Drive

M445HU

York Road

M445LA

Cadishead & Lower Irlam

M445HS

Sussex Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.