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M44 5HR

Fir Street

Cadishead & Lower Irlam

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Overview

Postcode M44 5HR 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% 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 Glazebrook, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Lord Street Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
35.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Lower Irlam & Cadishead has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,374 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Lower Irlam & Cadishead has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.6%

Approximately 35.6% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 321 ft away from M44 5HR.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Glazebrook located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M44 5HR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Glazebrook

N/A

Walking directions to Glazebrook
0.7 mi

Irlam

N/A

Walking directions to Irlam

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M44 5HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLord Street ParkMediumWalking directions to Lord Street Park
0.4 miSchool FieldSmallWalking directions to School Field
0.3 miGlazebrook GreenSmallWalking directions to Glazebrook Green

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
5,620.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.1(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.98(+100%)
Public order
17.98(+77%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.21(-15%)
Burglary
2.77(-50%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
279
96.21%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.69%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.69%
Other White
2
0.69%
Other Asian
1
0.34%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
26.61%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
20.18%
Level 3 (A level)
39
17.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
14.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
12.84%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
34
28.81%
Social rents from council
34
28.81%
Owns outright
28
23.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.32%
Other social rented
8
6.78%
Total households: 118

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M44 5HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M44 5HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025197, Fir Street, Manchester, M44 5HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£182,000
27 Nov 202524, Sussex Road, Manchester, M44 5HSTerracedFreehold£195,000
15 Aug 202521, Sussex Road, Manchester, M44 5HSSemi-DetachedFreehold£222,250
25 Jul 202523, Sussex Road, Manchester, M44 5HSSemi-DetachedFreehold£259,995
11 Mar 202515, Flint Grove, Manchester, M44 5YFTerracedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the M44 5HR postcode area, located within Lower Irlam & Cadishead, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M44 5HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCadishead Primary SchoolCommunity school

Special Measures

0.5 miPrimaryCadishead Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M44 5HR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M44 5HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCadishead Stores142 Lord Street, Salford, M44 5YBWalking directions to Cadishead Stores
0.3 miFir Street Off Licence and Convenience Store76 Fir Street, Salford, M44 5AGWalking directions to Fir Street Off Licence and Convenience Store
0.3 miNisa41 Lord Street, Salford, M44 5EHWalking directions to Nisa

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 5HR, 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 030AE01005616
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M44 5HR

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

The area around M44 5HR records about 95 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 5HR?

The median sale price around M44 5HR 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 5HR?

There are 7 schools close to M44 5HR, including St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good), Cadishead Primary School (Special Measures) and Cadishead Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M44 5HR?

The closest station to M44 5HR is Glazebrook, about 731 m away.

How deprived is the area around M44 5HR?

M44 5HR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,374 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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