Affluence in M44 5GL
How M44 5GL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Lower Irlam & Cadishead
- Council
- Salford
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,396 (2024)
M44 5GLManchester
How well off M44 5GL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the M44 5GL area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability1.0
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Crime2.0
- Income3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Living environment8.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the M44 5GL area is broadly in line with that, at 50.7%. 21.8% are retired and 6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the M44 5GL area is well below that, at 18.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the M44 5GL area is well below that, at 18.6%. 29.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood M44 5GL sits in (Lower Irlam & Cadishead): about 1,396 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.