M44 5AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Prospect Road, 0.5km 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 5AW is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: Average house prices are around £192k, up 8.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for M44 5AW are sourced from Output Area E00028442 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PROSPECT ROAD, M44 5AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROSPECT ROAD, M44 5AW.
452
29
£ 40,100 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M44 5AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
M44 5AW has a significant social housing presence — 37% 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. Property prices are trending up 8.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M44 5AW. The average age is 29.4. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 248,750
2 sales · Mean £ 248,750
Semi-Detached
£ 181,000
4 sales · Mean £ 192,375
Terraced
£ 142,000
15 sales · Mean £ 146,989
school Local Schools
Cadishead Primary School
Irlam and Cadishead Academy
St Mary's CofE Primary School
St Teresa's RC Primary School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
Forest Gate Academy
Partington Central Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Bargain Booze Plus0.6 km
- Cadishead Stores0.8 km
- Day - Today0.7 km
- Extra Local Mini Supermarket0.9 km
- Lloyds Chemist0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Medway Fare0.9 km
- Cadishead Community Church0.1 km
- Kelly's Cafe0.3 km
- Staff Canteen0.9 km
- The Happy Hut0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Village Chippy0.6 km
- Chicago Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Hajar Kebab and Pizza0.1 km
- Spices of Kashmir0.5 km
- John's Chippy0.2 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Cadishead Rhinos ARLFC0.7 km
- The Firs0.6 km
- The Grocers (Micro Pub)0.5 km
- The Plough0.4 km
- Coach and Horses0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Irlam0.5 km
- Glazebrook1.7 km
- Flixton3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Brinell Drive (Ebnd - to def.rte)0.1 km
- Cadishead Library0.1 km
- Albert Street0.2 km
- Albert Street0.2 km
- New Moss Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M445AW · Data under Open Government Licence