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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(+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

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £234,000 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
Terraced32£188,250
Semi-Detached66£241,000
Flats16£128,250
Detached26£330,000

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

M446RP

Rixtonleys Drive

M445YD

Lords Street

M445AW

Prospect Road

M445YN

Hertford Grove

M445JS

New Moss Road

M445HF

Warwick Road

M445ZB

Cromwell Court

M445DZ

Dudley Road

WA35PW

Moss Lane

M445AU

Fir Street

M445UN

Grange Place

M445LQ

Astley Road

M445DL

Excalibur Way

M445FF

Lords Street

M446GQ

Marabel Close

M445FS

Ferrous Way

M445LS

Astley Road

M445HL

Melville Road

M445ZJ

Fir Street

M445YH

Kent Road

M445LR

Astley Road

M445HQ

Buckingham Road

M446BD

Cadishead & Lower Irlam

M445GG

Roseway Avenue

M445XG

Harriet Street

M445HJ

Lords Street

M446ZZ

Protector Way

M445EG

Huntsman Drive

M446AW

Victoria Road

M445HE

Warwick Road

M445ER

The Vista

M446AH

Dixon Street

M445DY

Dudley Road

M445BN

Henley Avenue

M445BL

Cadishead Way

M446AN

Liverpool Road

M445EZ

Ashfield Grove

M446ZH

Royden Avenue

M446AU

Leader Williams Road

M445AE

Dean Road

M445BD

Omega Drive

M445XL

Brereton Grove

M446RN

Rixtonleys Drive

M445JG

Brackley Avenue

M446RH

Calamanco Way

M445FL

Chester Close

M445BA

Sorby Road

M445FE

Cumberland Avenue

M445FY

Monarch Close

M445HA

Devon Road

M445BP

Darby Road

M445DN

Astley Road

M445YG

Fir Street

M445EX

Primary Close

M446BR

Liverpool Road

M445FG

Byng Avenue

M445ZA

Clarendon Road

M445BQ

Liverpool Road

M445JW

New Moss Road

M445GE

Magenta Avenue

M445XF

Green Lane

M445AX

Martens Road

M445GH

Roseway Avenue

M445JD

Allotment Road

WA35PP

Moss Lane

M445FW

Dean Road

WA35AR

Moss Road

M445BE

Liverpool Road

M445GA

Magenta Avenue

M446AT

Baines Avenue

M445DQ

Banklands Close

M446BJ

Winskill Road

M445LT

Astley Road

M445LW

Irlam Moss

M445EE

Essex Gardens

M445GF

Sienna Close

M445GL

Poplar Farm Walk

WA35PS

Moss Lane

M445YW

Rowson Drive

M445BH

Tramway Road

M445YJ

Pembroke Grove

M445EQ

Haig Avenue

M445ZF

Somerset Close

M445YQ

Alfred Street

M445LU

Astley Road

M445LH

Macdonald Road

M446BL

Fairhills Industrial Estate

M445JH

Allotment Road

M445JJ

Moss Side Road

M445GP

Colmere Lane

M445FP

Dorset Road

M445LJ

Astley Road

M445FA

Allenby Road

M445DG

Richbell Close

M446RF

Sandywarps

M445JY

High Bank Close

M445UJ

Longfield Gardens

M445YF

Flint Grove

M445JT

Moss Road

M445BT

Liverpool Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.