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M44 6FW

Liverpool Road

Higher Irlam & Peel Green

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Overview

Postcode M44 6FW is located in a major urban area, within the Higher Irlam & Peel Green ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Higher Irlam area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Higher Irlam is £43,086 per year. The nearest station is Flixton, about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
28.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Higher Irlam has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,329 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Higher Irlam has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.7%

Approximately 28.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Higher Irlam is £43,086 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from M44 6FW.

Flood risk

No risk

Higher Irlam near M44 6FW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Flixton located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
344
Population density
3,683.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.03(-3%)
Public order
16.91(+67%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.76(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.03(+23%)
Burglary
7.35(+33%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
311
90.41%
Other White
11
3.2%
Chinese
6
1.74%
African
4
1.16%
Irish
4
1.16%
Total population: 344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
24.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
21.05%
Level 3 (A level)
46
17.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
14.66%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
13.91%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
31.01%
Owns outright
34
26.36%
Social rents from council
25
19.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.4%
Other social rented
12
9.3%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Higher Irlam & Peel Green

Median price£219,998
Price per sq ft£259
Sales (last 12 months)128
Typical range (middle 50%)£194K – £250K

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £219,998 (about £259 per square foot) in Higher Irlam & Peel Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £655,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Higher Irlam & Peel Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£345,000£263
Semi-Detached52£236,000£280
Terraced61£205,000£238
Flats8£119,000£185

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Higher Irlam & Peel Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Higher Irlam & Peel Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,748£88,000£147,500£107,000
2017£188,500£82,500£140,000£122,000
2018£230,000£78,500£163,000£123,000
2019£267,850£86,500£165,000£132,250
2020£198,000£85,000£165,000£145,280
2021£256,750£105,000£178,000£150,000
2022£305,250£134,000£210,000£171,500
2023£280,000£121,000£220,000£170,000
2024£320,000£125,000£225,000£192,000
2025£325,000£125,000£231,500£200,500
2026£439,500£125,000£228,500£208,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Higher Irlam & Peel Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Higher Irlam & Peel Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219£109£170£120
2017£211£133£171£142
2018£212£121£192£151
2019£218£119£195£157
2020£232£151£199£157
2021£253£132£217£180
2022£315£204£265£192
2023£318£151£265£197
2024£287£202£255£223
2025£308£170£277£235
2026£250£194£286£243
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Higher Irlam & Peel Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Higher Irlam & Peel Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M44 6FW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M44 6FW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Aug 20257, The Crescent, Manchester, M44 6ETTerracedFreehold£232,250
07 Mar 202510, The Crescent, Manchester, M44 6ETSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
23 Apr 20258, Beech Avenue, Manchester, M44 6FTSemi-DetachedFreehold£286,000
21 Feb 20256, Sesame Gardens, Manchester, M44 6TQSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
25 Jul 20258, Boundary Road, Manchester, M44 6EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the M44 6FW postcode area, located within Higher Irlam, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M44 6FW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryFiddlers Lane Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimarySt Joseph the Worker RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryMoss Valley Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M44 6FW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M44 6FW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparLiverpool Road, Salford, M44 6FWWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miNisa LocalLiverpool Road, Salford, M44 6FFWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miTesco ExpressLiverpool Road, Salford, M44 6FYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miSainsbury's LocalWoodsend Crescent Road, Trafford, M41 8AAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.5 miG.S.P. Convenience Store & Off LicenceWoodsend Road, Trafford, M41 8QWWalking directions to G.S.P. Convenience Store & Off Licence

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 6FW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christopher Evans

Higher Irlam & Peel Green - 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)Higher IrlamE02001185
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 029BE01005640
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M44 6FW

Is M44 6FW (Higher Irlam) safe?

The area around M44 6FW records about 85 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near M44 6FW?

The median sale price around M44 6FW in Higher Irlam is £219,998 (about £259 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M44 6FW?

There are 9 schools close to M44 6FW, including Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School, St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School (Good) and Moss Valley Primary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M44 6FW?

M44 6FW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,329 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M44 6FW (Higher Irlam) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Worsley and Eccles covering M44 6FW is Michael Wheeler (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Christopher Evans (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.