Postcode M44 6RW 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 Higher Irlam area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% 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 Irlam, about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Prince's Park.
Higher Irlam has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,985 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Higher Irlam has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.1% 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.
The average income per household in Higher Irlam is £43,086 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from M44 6RW.
Higher Irlam near M44 6RW 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 1.1 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 6RW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | 69, Townsgate Way, Manchester, M44 6RW | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 49, Townsgate Way, Manchester, M44 6RW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 53, Irwell House, Townsgate Way, Manchester, M44 6RW | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 9, Woodseaves Close, Manchester, M44 6RQ | Detached | Freehold | £277,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 6, Woodseaves Close, Manchester, M44 6RQ | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 |
In the M44 6RW postcode area, located within Higher Irlam, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M44 6RW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Liverpool Road, Salford, M44 6FY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | Liverpool Road, Salford, M44 6FF | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 6RW, 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 6RW records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.
The median sale price around M44 6RW in Higher Irlam is £245,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 161 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to M44 6RW, including Irlam Primary School, Irlam Endowed Primary School (Good) and Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
M44 6RW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,985 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 6RW 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.