Postcode M44 5AU is located in a major urban area, within the Cadishead & Lower Irlam ward 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 nearest station is Irlam, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Lord Street Park.
Lower Irlam & Cadishead has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,015 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Lower Irlam & Cadishead has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.9% 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.
The average income per household in Lower Irlam & Cadishead is £43,960 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M44 5AU.
Lower Irlam & Cadishead near M44 5AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Irlam located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Irlam | N/A | Walking directions to Irlam |
| 0.8 mi | Glazebrook | N/A | Walking directions to Glazebrook |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lord Street Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lord Street Park |
| 0.3 mi | School Field | Small | Walking directions to School Field |
Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £264 per square foot) in Cadishead & Lower Irlam area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £335,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £259,995 | £276 |
| Terraced | 41 | £190,000 | £246 |
| Flats | 18 | £119,000 | £192 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £300,000 | £115,000 | £255,000 | £228,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £273 | £234 |
| 2026 | £294 | £179 | £264 | £239 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M44 5AU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 66, Fir Street, Manchester, M44 5AU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £243,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2025 | 3, Oak Avenue, Manchester, M44 5DF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 41, Fir Street, Manchester, M44 5AR | Terraced | Leasehold | £228,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 29, Fir Street, Manchester, M44 5AR | Terraced | Freehold | £169,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 17, Fir Street, Manchester, M44 5AR | Terraced | Leasehold | £189,995 |
In the M44 5AU postcode area, located within Lower Irlam & Cadishead, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M44 5AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Stanley Wines | 154 Liverpool Road, Salford, M44 5DD | Walking directions to Stanley Wines |
| 0.2 mi | Fir Street Off Licence and Convenience Store | 76 Fir Street, Salford, M44 5AG | Walking directions to Fir Street Off Licence and Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | 41 Lord Street, Salford, M44 5EH | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Anvil Convenience Store | Openshaw Lane, Salford, M44 5AN | Walking directions to Anvil Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Cadishead Stores | 142 Lord Street, Salford, M44 5YB | Walking directions to Cadishead Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Salford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M44 5AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Richard Hart
Cadishead & Lower Irlam - Elected 7 May 2026
Leighton James Medley
Cadishead & Lower Irlam - Elected 7 May 2026
Michael Wheeler
Worsley and Eccles - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M44 5AU 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.
The median sale price around M44 5AU in Lower Irlam & Cadishead is £245,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 161 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to M44 5AU, including Cadishead Primary School (Special Measures), Cadishead Primary School and St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M44 5AU is Irlam, about 1,007 m away.
M44 5AU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,015 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Worsley and Eccles covering M44 5AU 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.