Postcode Analysis Salford, North West

FIR STREET, M44 5AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIR STREET, M44 5AQ.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: M44 5AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

M44 5AQ has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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M44 5AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fir Street, 0.7km from Cadishead in Irlam. Administratively it sits within Cadishead & Lower Irlam ward and the Worsley and Eccles South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M44 5AQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for M44 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00028445 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M44 5AQ. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 140,000

5 sales · Mean £ 141,690

Terraced

£ 115,000

3 sales · Mean £ 125,000

Detached

£ 190,000

1 sales · Mean £ 190,000

school Local Schools

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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good225 pupils0.3 km
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Cadishead Primary School

Good348 pupils0.5 km
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Irlam and Cadishead Academy

Requires Improvement636 pupils1.2 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School

Good204 pupils1.3 km
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St Teresa's RC Primary School

Good237 pupils1.3 km
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Forest Gate Academy

Good211 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Bargain Booze Plus0.6 km
  • Cadishead Stores0.3 km
  • Day - Today0.4 km
  • Lloyds Chemist0.6 km
  • Stanley Wines0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Village Chippy0.0 km
  • Cadishead Charcoal Grill0.7 km
  • Crispo Chicken0.6 km
  • Zara Indian Takeaway0.6 km
  • Chicago Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Coach and Horses0.7 km
  • Cadishead Rhinos ARLFC0.4 km
  • The Firs0.0 km
  • The Grocers (Micro Pub)0.6 km
  • The Plough0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Kelly's Cafe0.9 km
  • The Happy Hut1.0 km
  • The Mothi Restaurant0.7 km
  • Cadishead Community Church0.6 km
  • Bready2go0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Irlam1.0 km
  • Glazebrook1.1 km
  • Flixton4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Cadishead Labour Club0.1 km
  • Sussex Road0.2 km
  • Lancaster Road (to def rte)0.2 km
  • Lancaster Road (to def rte)0.2 km
  • Purley Drive0.3 km