M44 5BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Darby Road, 0.7km from Irlam in Irlam. Administratively it sits within Cadishead & Lower Irlam ward and the Worsley and Eccles South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Census 2021 statistics for M44 5BP are sourced from Output Area E00181671 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DARBY ROAD, M44 5BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARBY ROAD, M44 5BP.
467
32
£ 40,100 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M44 5BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates M44 5BP — age 32, 82% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M44 5BP. The average age is 32.2. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
school Local Schools
Irlam and Cadishead Academy
St Teresa's RC Primary School
Cadishead Primary School
Irlam Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Irlam Steel Rec. & Soc. Club0.9 km
- The Station0.8 km
- Irlam Catholic Mens Club0.8 km
- White Horse0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Fiori Di Sophie0.8 km
- Medway Fare0.2 km
- Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd0.8 km
- Kelly's Cafe0.8 km
- Las Bombas0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Dessert Delights Irlam0.8 km
- Caddy Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Demore0.8 km
- Munchies JLB0.8 km
- Spice 20000.8 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- ASTLEY WINE STORES0.8 km
- Extra Local Mini Supermarket0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- Well Pharmacy0.9 km
- Irlam News and Wine0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- TESCO STORES LIMITED0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Irlam0.8 km
- Glazebrook2.7 km
- Flixton2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Cadishead Way (SWbnd - to def.rte)0.1 km
- Excalibur Way (NWbnd - to def.rte)0.1 km
- Cadishead Way (NEbnd - to def.rte)0.3 km
- Brinell Drive (Wbnd - to def.rte)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: M445BP · Data under Open Government Licence