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Radcliffe West

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About

Radcliffe West is a residential ward situated along the western edge 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 recent developments, with local amenities centred along Ainsworth Road and around the parish church. The western 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 near Close Park. A notable local feature is the Radcliffe Tower, the 15th-century remnant of a manor house, which stands as a scheduled ancient monument near the town centre. The area's infrastructure is supported by several primary schools and provides direct access to the Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal towpath for walking and cycling.

Area overview

On average Radcliffe West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 20.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Radcliffe West is £42,057 per year. There are 3 schools in Radcliffe West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Radcliffe West is home to around 11,617 people, with a population density of about 2,381.9 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
153
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Radcliffe West Population
11,617
Population density
2,381.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.9(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.48(+114%)
Public order
22.55(+123%)
Burglary
17.99(+225%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.18(+80%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,695
83.48%
Other White
370
3.19%
Pakistani
319
2.75%
African
192
1.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
142
1.22%
Total population: 11,613

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,317
25.46%
No qualifications
1,952
21.45%
Level 3 (A level)
1,576
17.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,486
16.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,045
11.48%
Total 16+ residents: 9,099

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,473
29.48%
Owns outright
1,180
23.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,074
21.5%
Social rents from council
637
12.75%
Other social rented
507
10.15%
Total households: 4,996

Property prices in Radcliffe West

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £247K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £223 per square foot) in Radcliffe West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Radcliffe West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£352,500£305
Semi-Detached41£220,000£254
Terraced41£173,500£196
Flats14£105,000£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Radcliffe West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Radcliffe West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£85,000£128,000£85,000
2017£190,000£74,000£135,000£100,000
2018£242,900£86,000£149,950£111,000
2019£273,500£86,400£150,000£113,750
2020£247,500£101,500£162,500£111,250
2021£325,000£111,500£185,000£145,000
2022£325,000£121,500£180,000£145,000
2023£330,000£105,125£201,000£139,000
2024£305,000£128,500£205,000£155,000
2025£347,000£105,000£223,530£171,750
2026£490,500£110,000£207,500£183,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Radcliffe West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Radcliffe West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£139£140£102
2017£201£123£160£119
2018£219£137£177£130
2019£230£147£170£125
2020£236£160£186£135
2021£258£185£209£171
2022£280£200£217£185
2023£296£168£239£183
2024£301£206£228£197
2025£303£197£247£195
2026£186£261£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Radcliffe West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Radcliffe West

Is Radcliffe West safe?

Radcliffe West records about 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Radcliffe West?

The median sale price in Radcliffe West is £200,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Radcliffe West?

Radcliffe West has 3 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Radcliffe West?

Radcliffe West scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Radcliffe West sits around rank 8,917 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Radcliffe West?

The average household income in Radcliffe West is around £42,057 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Radcliffe West?

Radcliffe West is represented by 1 elected councillor: Judi Sheppard (Radcliffe First).

All postcodes in Radcliffe West

M261AL

Lodge Brow

M263GW

Bolton Road

M264BR

Melton Street

M263UA

Barnfield Close

M261QY

Stonemere Drive

M261DW

Ringley Road West

M263BP

School Street

M263QN

Bolton Road

M261LW

James Street

M261YB

Fernbank

M261GJ

Highfield Avenue

M263SF

Sion Street

M263BW

School Street

M261JH

Chapelfield

M263BF

Coomassie Street

M263RZ

Harper Fold Road

M263GF

Tennyson Avenue

M263AW

Ulundi Street

M261FH

Walker Street

M261JQ

Stand Lane

M263TD

Normandy Crescent

M264DJ

Ainsworth Road

M263SW

Cams Lane

M264EW

Grindrod Street

M263QT

Milton Road

M261BN

Firwood Crescent

M263GY

Spenser Avenue

M261UN

Dingle Close

M261LU

Charter Avenue

M263QY

Wordsworth Avenue

M261JX

Joseph Street

M264BU

Melton Street

M261BJ

Albion Street

M263RG

Harper Fold Road

M261FA

Kearsley Road

M261WB

King Street

M263AH

Hindle Street

M261RR

Hollinhurst Road

M263RL

Worrell Close

M261DF

Oakley Close

M263GG

Bolton Road

M261LL

James Street North

M263AY

Victoria Street

M264GR

Radcliffe West

M261LN

James Street

M263BZ

Lord Street

M263UQ

Harper Fold Close

M261JY

Morton Street

M261LT

Uplands Avenue

M261JS

Astbury Street

M263SJ

Mount Sion Road

M261BW

Larch Avenue

M261DX

Wood Street

M263DH

Hutchinson Way

M263DE

Water Street

M263TZ

Dean Street

M263GQ

Bolton Road

M263SZ

Turf Street

M264BG

Water Lane Street

M261JW

Suthers Street

M261AQ

Outwood Road

M261JZ

Edward Street

M261LB

Sefton Street

M263RF

Unsworth Street

M263XQ

Harper Fold Road

M263BE

Taylor Street

M263SL

Mayfield Houses

M261BE

Rupert Street

M261RY

Edward Street

M261PX

Lomax Street

M263WQ

Blackburn Street

M261BF

Woodgreen Drive

M261QX

Stonemere Drive

M263UD

Lea Field Close

M263AN

Ulundi Street

M261UA

Woodvale Road

M263RW

Allen Street

M263RP

Radcliffe West

M261JD

Rossall Avenue

M263SB

Sion Street

M263AU

Coomassie Street

M261YN

Highmeadow

M263QX

Byron Avenue

M261JN

Hollinhurst Road

M261JU

Stand Lane

M261QZ

Lodge Close

M263SQ

Radcliffe West

M263QQ

Bolton Road

M261BT

Stand Rise

M263XG

Great Stone Close

M261UJ

Elsworth Close

M261NJ

New Road

M261BX

Hawthorn Avenue

M261NL

Jackson Street

M261JJ

Stand Lane

M263XW

Rush Acre Close

M261BG

Outwood Road

M261UF

Merebrook Close

BL09GL

Radcliffe West

M263BB

Wolsey Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.