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M44 5UD

Bankfield Avenue

Cadishead & Lower Irlam

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Overview

Postcode M44 5UD 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 0.5 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
45.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

45.9%

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.

Income level

5/10

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

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 121 ft away from M44 5UD.

Flood risk

No risk

Lower Irlam & Cadishead near M44 5UD 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M44 5UD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Irlam

N/A

Walking directions to Irlam
0.8 mi

Glazebrook

N/A

Walking directions to Glazebrook

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M44 5UD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLord Street ParkMediumWalking directions to Lord Street Park
0.2 miSchool FieldSmallWalking directions to School Field

Area Profile

Population
241
Population density
7,857.1 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
216
88.89%
Other White
9
3.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
2.06%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.65%
Irish
3
1.23%
Total population: 243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
42
24.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
20.69%
Level 3 (A level)
31
17.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
13.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
12.64%
Total 16+ residents: 174

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
38
34.23%
Owns with a mortgage
31
27.93%
Owns outright
20
18.02%
Other social rented
13
11.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
7.21%
Total households: 111

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M44 5UD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M44 5UD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jan 20267, Bankfield Avenue, Manchester, M44 5UDDetachedFreehold£260,000
29 Jan 202611, Hawthorn Drive, Manchester, M44 5UETerracedFreehold£259,995
23 May 202532, Laburnum Road, Manchester, M44 5ASSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
09 Sept 202561, Belgrave Road, Manchester, M44 5ZHTerracedFreehold£174,434
21 Feb 20253, Oak Avenue, Manchester, M44 5DFSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the M44 5UD postcode area, located within Lower Irlam & Cadishead, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M44 5UD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCadishead Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryCadishead Primary SchoolCommunity school

Special Measures

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M44 5UD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M44 5UD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFir Street Off Licence and Convenience Store76 Fir Street, Salford, M44 5AGWalking directions to Fir Street Off Licence and Convenience Store
0.1 miStanley Wines154 Liverpool Road, Salford, M44 5DDWalking directions to Stanley Wines
0.2 miAnvil Convenience StoreOpenshaw Lane, Salford, M44 5ANWalking directions to Anvil Convenience Store
0.3 miNisa41 Lord Street, Salford, M44 5EHWalking directions to Nisa
0.3 miFirst Convenience Store46 Liverpool Road, Salford, M44 5AFWalking directions to First Convenience Store

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 5UD, 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 5UD

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

The area around M44 5UD 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 5UD?

The median sale price around M44 5UD 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 5UD?

There are 9 schools close to M44 5UD, including Cadishead Primary School, Cadishead Primary School (Special Measures) and St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M44 5UD?

The closest station to M44 5UD is Irlam, about 861 m away.

How deprived is the area around M44 5UD?

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

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