About Cadishead

Cadishead is a small settlement located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, within Greater Manchester, England. It lies just south of the River Mersey and is situated near the border with Cheshire. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of mid-20th-century housing and some older properties. Cadishead is served by Cadishead railway station, which provides regular services to Manchester and other nearby towns. The village has a local community centre and a few small shops, including a post office and a convenience store. It is close to the M62 motorway, making it accessible for those commuting to larger urban centres. The surrounding landscape includes open fields and parts of the Mersey Valley, offering quiet walks and views of the countryside.

School Ratings in Cadishead

There are 123 schools in and around Cadishead. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Cadishead

The average property price is £323K, with semi-detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £193K.

Deprivation and Employment in Cadishead

Cadishead sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Cadishead

Broadband availability in Cadishead includes superfast options in many areas, though speeds can vary. Mobile coverage is generally adequate on 4G, but 5G and indoor reception may be limited in some spots. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,494 sales

Average Price £323K
£2K — £50.26M
Detached £296K 339
Semi £193K 1,143
Terraced £152K 699
Flat £107K 192

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

68 Primary
19 Secondary
36 Other
St Mary's CofE Primary School Primary Good 0.1 miles Cadishead Children's Centre 0.4 miles Cadishead Primary Academy Primary 0.4 miles Irlam and Cadishead Academy Secondary Good 0.8 miles Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Primary 0.8 miles Forest Gate Academy Primary Good 0.8 miles St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy Primary 0.8 miles Fairfield House School Requires Improvement 1 miles St Helen's Church of England Primary School Primary 1.1 miles Partington Children's Centre Good 1.1 miles Partington Central Academy Primary Good 1.1 miles Broadoak School Secondary Requires Improvement 1.2 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Cadishead IMD 2025

Cadishead sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
4/10
Employment
4/10
Education
4/10
Health
3/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
5/10
4,198 Children (0-15) 21%
12,480 Working Age 61%
4,684 Older (60+) 23%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 40.1% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 23.4% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Glazebrook Train Station 0.6 miles
Irlam Train Station 0.7 miles
Flixton Train Station 2.7 miles
Chassen Road Train Station 3.4 miles
Birchwood Train Station 3.5 miles
Urmston Train Station 4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Glazebrook 0.6 miles Partington 0.9 miles Hollinfare 1.4 miles Hollins Green 1.4 miles Irlam 1.8 miles Rixton 1.8 miles Mossbrow 2 miles Warburton 2 miles Sinderland Green 2.2 miles Gorse Covert 2.5 miles Carrington 2.5 miles Heatley 2.5 miles

Local Government

District Salford
Ward Cadishead & Lower Irlam
Constituency Worsley and Eccles South
Parish Salford, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in M44 30 shown View all streets

Addison Road 1 Albert Street 1 Alexander Grove 1 Alfred Street 1 Allenby Road 2 Allotment Road 2 Amberley Drive 1 Anglers Rest 1 Annable Road 1 Apple Blossom Grove 1 Ash Avenue 1 Ashfield Grove 1 Astley Court 1 Astley Road 9 Atherton Lane 1 Avocet Drive 1 Baines Avenue 2 Balshaw Avenue 2 Banklands Close 2 Barnley Close 1 Barnview Drive 1 Bedford Green 1 Belgrave Road 1 Berkshire Drive 1 Bessemer Road 1 Binsley Close 1 Birch Avenue 1 Boat Lane 2 Bob's Lane 1 Boundary Road 3

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