Irlam
City in Trafford, United Kingdom
Overview
Irlam is a suburban town in Trafford, Greater Manchester, set alongside the Manchester Ship Canal. Known for its community spirit, historic industrial roots, and green open spaces, it's a convenient base to explore both city and countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Metropolitan District
Trafford
Population
19,442
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.44°, -2.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,045
Local Cost
$1,320
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
14.8°C
Winter Avg
3.8°C
Record High
28.0°C
Record Low
-7.6°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
1001 mm
Internet Speed
293 Mbps
Upload
51 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
30
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
10
Parks
13
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MAN
Distance
14 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.