Postcode M44 5BU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 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 11,087 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% 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 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.
The average income per household in Lower Irlam & Cadishead is £43,960 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 203 ft away from M44 5BU.
Lower Irlam & Cadishead near M44 5BU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Irlam | N/A | Walking directions to Irlam |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lord Street Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lord Street Park |
| 0.4 mi | School Field | Small | Walking directions to School Field |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £372,500 | £308 |
| Semi-Detached | 68 | £253,500 | £275 |
| Terraced | 33 | £220,000 | £240 |
| Flats | 20 | £126,075 | £199 |
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 | £347,500 | £133,000 | £245,000 | £222,300 |
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 | £275 | £234 |
| 2026 | £294 | £203 | £263 | £237 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M44 5BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug 2026 | 55, Hayes Road, Manchester, M44 5BU | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £263,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | British Fuels Ltd, Hayes Road, Manchester, M44 5BU | Other | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 03 Sept 2025 | 49, Hayes Road, Manchester, M44 5BU | Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 2, Harriet Street, Manchester, M44 5XG | Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 1, Harriet Street, Manchester, M44 5XG | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 |
In the M44 5BU 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Sept 2018. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Cadishead Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Inadequate Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Mary's CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M44 5BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Stanley Wines | 154 Liverpool Road, Salford, M44 5DD | Walking directions to Stanley Wines |
| 0.3 mi | Anvil Convenience Store | Openshaw Lane, Salford, M44 5AN | Walking directions to Anvil Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Fir Street Off Licence and Convenience Store | 76 Fir Street, Salford, M44 5AG | Walking directions to Fir Street Off Licence and Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | 41 Lord Street, Salford, M44 5EH | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | First Convenience Store | 46 Liverpool Road, Salford, M44 5AF | Walking directions to First Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Salford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M44 5BU, 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 5BU 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 5BU in Cadishead & Lower Irlam is £242,000 (about £255 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to M44 5BU, including Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy (Good), Cadishead Primary Academy (Inadequate) and St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M44 5BU is Irlam, about 1,100 m away.
M44 5BU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Worsley and Eccles covering M44 5BU 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).