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M44 5AL

Cadishead Way

Cadishead & Lower Irlam

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Detailed insights for M44 5AL

Overview

Postcode M44 5AL is located in a major urban area, within the Cadishead & Lower Irlam area of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Lower Irlam & Cadishead area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lower Irlam & Cadishead is £43,960 per year. The median sale price in Cadishead & Lower Irlam is £242,000 (around £255 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £186,000 and £285,500. The nearest station is Irlam, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Lower Irlam & Cadishead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,087 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Lower Irlam & Cadishead has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.7%

Approximately 2.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Lower Irlam & Cadishead is £43,960 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 136 ft away from M44 5AL.

Flood risk

No risk

Lower Irlam & Cadishead near M44 5AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Irlam located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M44 5AL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Irlam

N/A

Walking directions to Irlam

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
467
Population density
395.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.38(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.27(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.94(+55%)
Burglary
9.13(+65%)
Public order
7.69(-24%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
369
79.01%
Other White
26
5.57%
African
14
3%
Chinese
12
2.57%
Irish
9
1.93%
Total population: 467

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
147
43.36%
Level 3 (A level)
67
19.76%
No qualifications
39
11.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
10.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
6.19%
Total 16+ residents: 339

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
125
66.84%
Owns outright
28
14.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
10.7%
Other forms of private rent
8
4.28%
Social rents from council
4
2.14%
Total households: 187

Property prices in Cadishead & Lower Irlam

Median price: £242,000
Price per sq ft: £255
Sales (last 12 months): 147
Typical range (middle 50%): £186K – £286K

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £242,000 (about £255 per square foot) in Cadishead & Lower Irlam area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,500 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 Cadishead & Lower Irlam over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£372,500£308
Semi-Detached68£253,500£275
Terraced33£220,000£240
Flats20£126,075£199

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

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cadishead & Lower Irlam.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,475£87,000£146,500£110,000
2017£220,000£96,000£148,000£128,000
2018£236,000£93,000£160,000£130,000
2019£262,498£106,000£165,000£130,000
2020£240,000£118,000£185,000£145,000
2021£300,000£107,500£199,000£145,250
2022£360,000£115,000£230,025£193,250
2023£310,000£121,500£220,000£200,000
2024£310,000£118,000£230,500£187,500
2025£344,500£120,200£245,000£180,000
2026£347,500£133,000£245,000£222,300
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cadishead & Lower Irlam.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cadishead & Lower Irlam.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£147£148£123
2017£213£169£169£151
2018£213£156£184£149
2019£219£160£185£155
2020£250£190£207£166
2021£265£176£213£175
2022£300£194£264£218
2023£284£205£238£222
2024£309£177£251£230
2025£303£193£275£234
2026£294£203£263£237
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cadishead & Lower Irlam.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M44 5AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M44 5AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Aug 20262, Colmere Lane, Manchester, M44 5GPDetachedFreehold£418,500
29 Oct 2025Parceline Ltd, Bessemer Road, Manchester, M44 5BFOtherFreehold£6,150,000

Schools

In the M44 5AL postcode area, located within Lower Irlam & Cadishead, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for M44 5AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimaryCadishead Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Inadequate
0.7 miSecondaryIrlam and Cadishead AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.7 miPrimaryPartington Central AcademyAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M44 5AL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M44 5AL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miFirst Convenience Store46 Liverpool Road, Salford, M44 5AFWalking directions to First Convenience Store
0.4 miAnvil Convenience StoreOpenshaw Lane, Salford, M44 5ANWalking directions to Anvil Convenience Store
0.4 miIrlam News & WineAshfield Grove, Salford, M44 5GQWalking directions to Irlam News & Wine
0.5 miBargain Booze Select ConvenienceTrafford, M31 4QGWalking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience
0.5 miStanley Wines154 Liverpool Road, Salford, M44 5DDWalking directions to Stanley Wines

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Salford district.

Band A£1,730
Band B£2,018
Band C£2,306
Band D£2,594
Band E£3,171
Band F£3,748
Band G£4,324
Band H£5,189

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M44 5AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Richard Hart

Cadishead & Lower Irlam - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Leighton James Medley

Cadishead & Lower Irlam - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Michael Wheeler

Worsley and Eccles - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSalfordE08000006
Parliamentary ConstituencyWorsley and EcclesE14001598
ParishSalford, unparished areaE43000160
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lower Irlam & CadisheadE02001186
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 030CE01005618
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2007-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M44 5AL

Is M44 5AL (Lower Irlam & Cadishead) safe?

The area around M44 5AL records about 93 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. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near M44 5AL?

The median sale price around M44 5AL in Cadishead & Lower Irlam is £242,000 (about £255 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M44 5AL?

There are 8 schools close to M44 5AL, including Cadishead Primary Academy (Inadequate), Irlam and Cadishead Academy (Good) and Partington Central Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to M44 5AL?

The closest station to M44 5AL is Irlam, about 914 m away.

How deprived is the area around M44 5AL?

M44 5AL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,087 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M44 5AL (Lower Irlam & Cadishead) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Worsley and Eccles covering M44 5AL is Michael Wheeler (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: James Richard Hart (Reform UK) and Leighton James Medley (Reform UK).