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Radcliffe East

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About

Radcliffe East is a residential ward situated on the eastern side of the town of Radcliffe, within the Metropolitan Borough of Bury. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, ranging from inter-war semis to more modern developments, with local shopping parades serving the community. Its eastern boundary is largely defined by the River Irwell, which separates it from the neighbouring borough of Bolton.

The ward contains several green spaces, including the recreational grounds at Close Park. A notable local landmark is the Radcliffe Tower, the solitary, fortified stone gatehouse remnant of a 15th-century manor house, which stands near the parish church. The Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal also runs through the area, with sections undergoing restoration efforts by local volunteer groups.

Area overview

On average Radcliffe East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 182 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Radcliffe East is £41,802 per year. There are 3 schools in Radcliffe East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Radcliffe East is home to around 11,278 people, with a population density of about 2,032.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
182
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Radcliffe East Population
11,278
Population density
2,032.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.52(+87%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.89(+136%)
Public order
23.05(+128%)
Burglary
21.9(+293%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.86(+121%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,352
82.92%
Pakistani
548
4.86%
Other White
327
2.9%
African
162
1.44%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
137
1.21%
Total population: 11,278

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,204
24.86%
No qualifications
1,703
19.21%
Level 3 (A level)
1,695
19.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,485
16.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
946
10.67%
Total 16+ residents: 8,866

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,556
31.98%
Owns outright
1,314
27.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,045
21.48%
Other social rented
433
8.9%
Social rents from council
341
7.01%
Total households: 4,865

Property prices in Radcliffe East

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £189,975 in Radcliffe East area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £385,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Radcliffe East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Radcliffe East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£304,000
Flats6£92,500
Semi-Detached36£220,000
Terraced57£155,000

10 years median price trend in Radcliffe East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Radcliffe East.

All postcodes in Radcliffe East

M262UT

Bury Road

M261LG

Radcliffe East

M262GA

Birch Street

M262PJ

Riverside Close

M262ZT

Eton Hill Road

M264DF

Water Street

M264JP

Meadowcroft

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.