Postcode M44 6RU 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.9 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 Irlam, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Prince's Park.
Lower Irlam & Cadishead has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,614 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Lower Irlam & Cadishead has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% 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.
The average income per household in Lower Irlam & Cadishead is £43,960 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from M44 6RU.
Lower Irlam & Cadishead near M44 6RU 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Prince's Park | Large | Walking directions to Prince's Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £335,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £259,995 | £276 |
| Terraced | 41 | £190,000 | £246 |
| Flats | 18 | £119,000 | £192 |
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 | £300,000 | £115,000 | £255,000 | £228,000 |
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 | £273 | £234 |
| 2026 | £294 | £179 | £264 | £239 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M44 6RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 May 2026 | Apartment 37, The Locks, Forebay Drive, Manchester, M44 6RT | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Apartment 38, The Locks, Forebay Drive, Manchester, M44 6RT | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Apartment 7, The Locks, Forebay Drive, Manchester, M44 6RT | Flats | Leasehold | £118,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2025 | Apartment 12, The Locks, Forebay Drive, Manchester, M44 6RT | Flats | Leasehold | £122,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2025 | Apartment 39, The Locks, Forebay Drive, Manchester, M44 6RT | Flats | Leasehold | £95,500 |
In the M44 6RU postcode area, located within Lower Irlam & Cadishead, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Salford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M44 6RU, 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 6RU 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.
The median sale price around M44 6RU in Lower Irlam & Cadishead is £245,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 161 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to M44 6RU, including Irlam Primary School, Irlam Endowed Primary School (Good) and Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
M44 6RU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,614 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 6RU 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).
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.