Postcode Analysis Salford, North West

FIR STREET, M44 5AU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

244

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M44 5AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in M44 5AU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 24.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M44 5AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fir Street, 0.3km 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 5AU is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Property: Average house prices are around £210k, up 24.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for M44 5AU are sourced from Output Area E00028449 (shared with 10 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 5AU. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 215,000

6 sales · Mean £ 197,000

Terraced

£ 127,000

5 sales · Mean £ 150,900

school Local Schools

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Cadishead Primary School

Good348 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good225 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School

Good204 pupils0.9 km
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Forest Gate Academy

Good211 pupils1.0 km
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Irlam and Cadishead Academy

Requires Improvement636 pupils1.2 km
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Partington Central Academy

Good368 pupils1.3 km
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St Teresa's RC Primary School

Good237 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Nisham Conveniance Store0.6 km
  • The GreenGrocers0.5 km
  • Bargain Booze1.0 km
  • Bargain Booze Plus0.2 km
  • Cadishead Stores0.6 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Cadishead Rhinos ARLFC0.3 km
  • The Firs0.5 km
  • The Grocers (Micro Pub)0.1 km
  • Coach and Horses0.3 km
  • The Plough0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Cadishead Community Church0.4 km
  • Kelly's Cafe0.8 km
  • The Happy Hut0.9 km
  • The Mothi Restaurant0.6 km
  • Bready2go0.4 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Chicago Fried Chicken0.2 km
  • Hajar Kebab and Pizza0.4 km
  • Spices of Kashmir0.1 km
  • Village Chippy0.5 km
  • Cadishead Charcoal Grill0.2 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Irlam1.0 km
  • Glazebrook1.4 km
  • Flixton4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Coach & Horses0.2 km
  • Coach & Horses0.2 km
  • New Moss Road0.3 km
  • Cadishead Labour Club0.4 km
  • Liverpool Road0.4 km