The invention discloses a flame-retardant irradiation cross-linked polyethylene foam material, which comprises the following components: 35-45 parts of low-density polyethylene, 5-15 parts of linear low-density polyethylene, 5-15 parts of high-density polyethylene, 10-15 parts of a polyolefin elastomer, 2-10 parts of a foaming agent, 2-10 parts of a foaming aid, 0.5-5 parts of a cross-linking agent, 5-20 parts of decabromodiphenyl ethane, 1-10 parts of antimony trioxide, 4-8 parts of magnesium hydroxide, 1-10 parts of talcum powder and 1-5 parts of a compatibilizer, wherein under the condition of 190 DEG C*2.16 kg, the melt index of the low-density polyethylene is 1-3 g/10 min, the melt index of the linear low-density polyethylene is 2-6 g/10 min, and the melt index of the high-density polyethylene is 7-22 g/10 min. According to the invention, the flame-retardant irradiation cross-linked polyethylene foam material is simple in preparation process, and the obtained product is good in size stability, cell compactness and uniformity, non-toxic, free of peculiar smell and excellent in flame retardance.