Postcode Analysis Salford, North West

FIR STREET, M44 5AR House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

324

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M44 5AR 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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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. M44 5AR's 62% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 5.5% year-on-year.

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

M44 5AR is a mixed residential area on Fir Street, 0.3km from Cadishead in Irlam. Administratively it sits within Cadishead & Lower Irlam ward and the Worsley and Eccles South constituency.

For families considering a move, M44 5AR represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £164k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for M44 5AR are sourced from Output Area E00028450 (shared with 14 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 5AR. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 127,500

34 sales · Mean £ 129,852

Detached

£ 190,000

3 sales · Mean £ 196,666

school Local Schools

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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good225 pupils0.6 km
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Cadishead Primary School

Good348 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 pupils1.4 km
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St Teresa's RC Primary School

Good237 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Nisham Conveniance Store0.7 km
  • The GreenGrocers0.5 km
  • Bargain Booze Plus0.2 km
  • Cadishead Stores0.5 km
  • Day - Today0.3 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Cadishead Rhinos ARLFC0.3 km
  • The Firs0.4 km
  • The Grocers (Micro Pub)0.2 km
  • Coach and Horses0.3 km
  • The Plough0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Cadishead Community Church0.4 km
  • Kelly's Cafe0.8 km
  • The Happy Hut1.0 km
  • The Mothi Restaurant0.7 km
  • Bready2go0.5 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Chicago Fried Chicken0.2 km
  • Hajar Kebab and Pizza0.4 km
  • Spices of Kashmir0.2 km
  • Village Chippy0.4 km
  • Cadishead Charcoal Grill0.3 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
  • Cadishead Labour Club0.3 km
  • Lancaster Road (to def rte)0.3 km
  • Lancaster Road (to def rte)0.3 km