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.
FIR STREET, M44 5AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIR STREET, M44 5AQ.
286
37
£ 40,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Cadishead Primary School
Irlam and Cadishead Academy
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
St Teresa's RC Primary School
Forest Gate Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: M445AQ · Data under Open Government Licence