M44 5DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Astley Road, 0.2km from Irlam, Lower in Irlam. Administratively it sits within Cadishead & Lower Irlam ward and the Worsley and Eccles South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M44 5DN is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An established, mature community with an average age of 64 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 80% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 11% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: With prices averaging £113k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for M44 5DN are sourced from Output Area E00028436 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASTLEY ROAD, M44 5DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASTLEY ROAD, M44 5DN.
130
64
£ 40,100 /yr
19%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M44 5DN 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
Social renting makes up 80% of tenure in M44 5DN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M44 5DN. The average age is 64.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 92,000
3 sales · Mean £ 102,666
school Local Schools
St Teresa's RC Primary School
Irlam and Cadishead Academy
Cadishead Primary School
Irlam Primary School
Irlam Endowed Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Lady James Hall0.9 km
- Irlam Catholic Mens Club0.4 km
- Irlam Steel Rec. & Soc. Club0.4 km
- The Station0.4 km
- White Horse0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Roosters Coffee Cabin0.9 km
- Kelly's Cafe0.8 km
- Las Bombas0.4 km
- Staff Canteen1.0 km
- Tesco Family Dining Limited0.7 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Irlam News and Wine0.8 km
- ASTLEY WINE STORES0.3 km
- Extra Local Mini Supermarket0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.1 km
- Well Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Caddy Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Demore0.4 km
- Munchies JLB0.4 km
- Spice 20000.4 km
- Dessert Delights Irlam0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- TESCO STORES LIMITED0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Irlam0.6 km
- Glazebrook2.2 km
- Flixton3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Medical Centre0.2 km
- Railway Inn0.3 km
- Irlam Post Office0.4 km
- The Ship0.4 km
- Station Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: M445DN · Data under Open Government Licence