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M44 5EG

Huntsman Drive

Cadishead & Lower Irlam

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Overview

Postcode M44 5EG 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Irlam Linear Park.

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
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 270 ft away from M44 5EG.

Flood risk

Low

Lower Irlam & Cadishead near M44 5EG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Irlam located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M44 5EG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Irlam

N/A

Walking directions to Irlam

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M44 5EG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miIrlam Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Irlam Linear Park
0.5 miPrince's ParkLargeWalking directions to Prince's Park
0.1 miIrlam Linear ParkMediumWalking directions to Irlam Linear Park

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£245,000
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)161
Typical range (middle 50%)£187K – £285K

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.

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
Detached29£335,000£304
Semi-Detached73£259,995£276
Terraced41£190,000£246
Flats18£119,000£192

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£300,000£115,000£255,000£228,000
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£273£234
2026£294£179£264£239
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 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M44 5EG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M44 5EG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jun 2025Unit 2, Wharfside Business Park, Irlam Wharf Road, Manchester, M44 5PNOtherLeasehold£220,000
30 May 2025Unit 4-5, Wharfside Business Park, Irlam Wharf Road, Manchester, M44 5PNOtherLeasehold£95,000
20 Feb 20264A, Tramway Road, Manchester, M44 5BHTerracedFreehold£286,000
30 Jul 202510, Woods Road, Manchester, M44 6ZRTerracedLeasehold£187,000
07 Mar 202514, Woods Road, Manchester, M44 6ZRTerracedFreehold£166,500

Schools

In the M44 5EG postcode area, located within Lower Irlam & Cadishead, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M44 5EG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryIrlam and Cadishead AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Teresa's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryCadishead Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M44 5EG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M44 5EG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExtraWoodrow Way, Salford, M44 6BLWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miLidl2 Woodrow Way, Salford, M44 6NNWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miAstley Wine Stores574 Liverpool Road, Salford, M44 6ZAWalking directions to Astley Wine Stores
0.3 miABC Mini Store562 Liverpool Road, Salford, M44 6ZAWalking directions to ABC Mini Store
0.5 miIrlam News & WineAshfield Grove, Salford, M44 5GQWalking directions to Irlam News & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Salford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,635
Band B£1,907
Band C£2,180
Band D£2,452
Band E£2,997
Band F£3,542
Band G£4,087
Band H£4,904

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 5EG, 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 Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M44 5EG

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

The area around M44 5EG 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 5EG?

The median sale price around M44 5EG in Lower Irlam & Cadishead is £245,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 161 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M44 5EG?

There are 6 schools close to M44 5EG, including Irlam and Cadishead Academy (Good), St Teresa's RC Primary School (Good) and Cadishead Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M44 5EG?

The closest station to M44 5EG is Irlam, about 684 m away.

How deprived is the area around M44 5EG?

M44 5EG 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).

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

The Member of Parliament for Worsley and Eccles covering M44 5EG 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).

Data Sources

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.