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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 137 recent sales, the median property price is £213,200 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-Detached62£237,498
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

M445UB

School Lane

M446NN

Woodrow Way

M445FD

Kitchener Avenue

WA35PN

Moss Lane

WA35PP

Moss Lane

M445AG

Fir Street

M445AL

Cadishead Way

M446RA

Soapstone Way

M445XE

Lynton Avenue

M445BY

Lytherton Avenue

M445LN

Astley Road

M445YG

Fir Street

M446RH

Calamanco Way

M446ZP

Annable Road

M445LJ

Astley Road

M445YN

Hertford Grove

M446ZL

Walker Road

M445GR

Omega Drive

M445HP

Durham Grove

M445UE

Hawthorn Drive

M440AG

Cadishead & Lower Irlam

M445BG

Liverpool Road

M445JH

Allotment Road

M446AA

Cadishead & Lower Irlam

M445AJ

Dean Road

M445BH

Tramway Road

M445ES

Lincoln Avenue

M445EW

Frank Perkins Way

M445HR

Fir Street

M445YD

Lords Street

M445YY

Brentwood Avenue

M446AY

Francis Road

M446BD

Cadishead & Lower Irlam

M446GH

Ferry Masters Way

WA35AT

Cadishead & Lower Irlam

M446ZD

Lathom Road

M445EH

Lords Street

M445LQ

Astley Road

M446ZT

Liverpool Road

WA35PJ

Moss Lane

M445AU

Fir Street

M445LH

Macdonald Road

M445YX

Heather Avenue

M446AE

Caroline Street

M445AH

Siemens Road

M445LG

Astley Road

M445UH

Mytholme Avenue

M445YU

New Moss Road

M446BP

Woodrow Way

M446ZJ

Palatine Close

M445DZ

Dudley Road

M445FW

Dean Road

M445UD

Bankfield Avenue

M446AF

Caroline Street

M446AP

Rose Crescent

M445DP

Zinnia Drive

M445YF

Flint Grove

M445DT

Cadishead Way

M445GE

Magenta Avenue

M445GF

Sienna Close

M445GG

Roseway Avenue

M445HJ

Lords Street

M445JD

Allotment Road

M445FN

Rutland Road

M445XL

Brereton Grove

M445DL

Excalibur Way

M445HL

Melville Road

M445HT

Rutland Road

M446GN

Mariners Way

M445JG

Brackley Avenue

M446AS

Baines Avenue

M445AP

Prospect Avenue

M445AW

Prospect Road

M445DA

Hampton Road

M445EZ

Ashfield Grove

M445GL

Poplar Farm Walk

M445JR

New Moss Road

M445LU

Astley Road

M446AU

Leader Williams Road

M446RU

Bankquay Court

M445AN

Liverpool Road

M445BN

Henley Avenue

M445EE

Essex Gardens

M445EP

Rosebank Road

M445YL

Oxford Grove

M445ZD

Bradburn Road

M445ZF

Somerset Close

M446GJ

Lorna Way

M445AD

Liverpool Road

M445BE

Liverpool Road

M445LS

Astley Road

M445AX

Martens Road

M445DF

Oak Avenue

M445EQ

Haig Avenue

M445HZ

Purley Drive

M446ZB

Howarth Drive

M445AZ

Station Road

M445JU

Moss Road

M446AX

Francis Road

M445EJ

Bowness Avenue

Data Sources

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