Postcode M44 6RY is located in a major urban area, within the Cadishead & Lower Irlam area 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 median sale price in Cadishead & Lower Irlam is £242,000 (around £255 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £186,000 and £285,500. 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.
Higher Irlam has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,857 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 36% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from M44 6RY.
Higher Irlam near M44 6RY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Prince's Park | Large | Walking directions to Prince's Park |
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £242,000 (about £255 per square foot) in Cadishead & Lower Irlam area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,500 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £372,500 | £308 |
| Semi-Detached | 68 | £253,500 | £275 |
| Terraced | 33 | £220,000 | £240 |
| Flats | 20 | £126,075 | £199 |
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 | £347,500 | £133,000 | £245,000 | £222,300 |
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 | £275 | £234 |
| 2026 | £294 | £203 | £263 | £237 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M44 6RY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 2, Howley Close, Manchester, M44 6RY | Detached | Freehold | £455,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 10, Howley Close, Manchester, M44 6RY | Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 11, Powder Mill Close, Manchester, M44 6RR | Detached | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 10, Townsgate Way, Manchester, M44 6RL | Detached | Freehold | £296,275 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 31, Townsgate Way, Manchester, M44 6RL | Detached | Freehold | £342,000 |
In the M44 6RY postcode area, located within Higher Irlam, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Irlam Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2012. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Irlam Endowed Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Feb 2014. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2026. |
Annual council tax rates for Salford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M44 6RY, 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 6RY 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 burglary.
The median sale price around M44 6RY in Cadishead & Lower Irlam is £242,000 (about £255 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to M44 6RY, including Irlam Primary School (Good), Irlam Endowed Primary School (Good) and Fiddlers Lane Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
M44 6RY scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,857 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 6RY 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).