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M44 6BY Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Salford
About M44 6BY: area rating, property, schools and local change
M44 6BY is a postcode in Cadishead & Lower Irlam, Salford, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near M44 6BY, then scores the surrounding small area 58/100 - top 43% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around M44 6BY are housing and local prosperity, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for M44 6BY is based on Salford 029 Census 2021. It covers 9,691 residents, 1,118 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 65% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 21% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near M44 6BY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the M44 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £225k from 115 rolling sales, up 7.1% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near M44 6BY can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near M44 6BY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around M44 6BY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 HMO licences, 14 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about M44 6BY
Is M44 6BY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 58/100 (top 43% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near M44 6BY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near M44 6BY?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near M44 6BY?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for M44 6BY?
LocaleIQ matched M44 6BY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in M44 6BY?
The latest median sold price is £225k based on 115 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around M44 6BY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 HMO licences, 14 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.