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M44 6WF

School Lane

Cadishead & Lower Irlam

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Detailed insights for M44 6WF

Overview

Postcode M44 6WF 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Higher Irlam has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,110 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Higher Irlam has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.5%

Approximately 16.5% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from M44 6WF.

Flood risk

No risk

Higher Irlam near M44 6WF 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
63.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.22(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.5(-47%)
Public order
6.57(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.57(-27%)
Vehicle crime
2.92(-51%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
97.22%
Irish
4
1.39%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.35%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.35%
Other White
1
0.35%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
25.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
20.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.28%
Level 3 (A level)
35
12.92%
Apprenticeship
33
12.18%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
93
58.86%
Owns with a mortgage
29
18.35%
Other social rented
23
14.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
4.43%
Social rents from council
3
1.9%
Total households: 158

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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M44 6WF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M44 6WF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202627, School Lane, Manchester, M44 6WFSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
14 Feb 202514, Newlands Avenue, Manchester, M44 6WESemi-DetachedFreehold£217,500
11 Jun 20252, Sunningdale Drive, Manchester, M44 6WHSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
29 Aug 202512, Farmside Avenue, Manchester, M44 6WXSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
29 Apr 20253, Farmside Avenue, Manchester, M44 6WXSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the M44 6WF postcode area, located within Higher Irlam, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M44 6WF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryIrlam Endowed Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Joseph the Worker RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMoss Valley Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M44 6WF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M44 6WF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExpressLiverpool Road, Salford, M44 6FYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miNisa LocalLiverpool Road, Salford, M44 6FFWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 6WF, 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)Higher IrlamE02001185
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 029EE01005643
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M44 6WF

Is M44 6WF (Higher Irlam) safe?

The area around M44 6WF records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 6WF?

The median sale price around M44 6WF in Higher Irlam is £245,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 161 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M44 6WF?

There are 5 schools close to M44 6WF, including Irlam Endowed Primary School (Good), 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 6WF?

M44 6WF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,110 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Worsley and Eccles covering M44 6WF 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.