[3] Until the early 19th century most of the area was part of the peat bog known as Chat Moss, but by 1805 work had started to reclaim the land.

The opening of the Manchester Ship Canal in 1894 had a major effect on the subsequent development of Cadishead.

[2][4] Cadishead is represented in Westminster by Barbara Keeley MP for Worsley and Eccles South.

[5] Until 2021 the area was represented on Salford City Council by three councillors serving the ward of Cadishead.

The Northbank Industrial Park dominates the east of Cadishead and the border with Irlam and supplies many jobs to the local area.