Area360 logo

Find postcode

Lower Irlam & Cadishead

Interactive map displaying Lower Irlam & Cadishead

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

M445GD

Kings Road

M445JJ

Moss Side Road

M445JL

Kenmore Grove

M446AJ

Liverpool Road

M446AQ

Rose Avenue

M445DE

Moss Lane

M445DX

Liverpool Road

M445JS

New Moss Road

M445ZA

Clarendon Road

M446AD

Dixon Street

M445DB

Liverpool Road

M445ZR

Station Road

M445BL

Cadishead Way

M445BP

Darby Road

M445BU

Hayes Road

M445HY

Hilton Drive

M445LP

Roscoe Road

M445UA

Dudley Road

M445XP

Anglers Rest

M445YR

Drake Avenue

M445ZN

Wright Tree Villas

M446BH

Alexandra Grove

M445DR

Liverpool Road

M445YQ

Alfred Street

M445AR

Fir Street

M445GH

Roseway Avenue

M445YT

Rivington Grove

M446RR

Powder Mill Close

M446ZQ

Fairhills Industrial Estate

M445DW

Astley Court

M445JY

High Bank Close

M446BJ

Winskill Road

M445AB

Cromwell Road

M445AY

Gilchrist Road

M445EB

Victory Road

M445EU

Keswick Close

M445FL

Chester Close

M446ZE

Rose Avenue

M446ZZ

Protector Way

M445AT

Ash Avenue

M445DU

Graham Crescent

M445FY

Monarch Close

M445HW

Lords Street

M445LT

Astley Road

M445UJ

Longfield Gardens

M445HE

Warwick Road

M445UG

Liverpool Road

M445XH

Liverpool Road

M445ZL

Birch Avenue

M446AZ

Roscoe Road

M446GP

Soapstone Way

M445JB

Albert Street

M446BA

Fairhills Road

M445BZ

Liverpool Road

M445HX

Fairfield Road

M445JQ

Lynthorpe Avenue

M445UL

Woodbine Avenue

M445YH

Kent Road

M445ZE

Penry Avenue

M446AW

Victoria Road

M446GQ

Marabel Close

M445BR

Atherton Lane

M445HG

Buckingham Road

M445JE

Nelson Drive

M445XF

Green Lane

M445XG

Harriet Street

M446RG

Stickens Lock Lane

M446AL

Liverpool Road

WA35PW

Moss Lane

M445BA

Sorby Road

M445EG

Huntsman Drive

M445FF

Lords Street

M445GJ

Roseway Avenue

M446RP

Rixtonleys Drive

M445BD

Omega Drive

M445FJ

Cornwall Road

M445JT

Moss Road

M446ZR

Woods Road

Data Sources

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