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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. 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 4 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
56.81(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.48(+107%)
Public order
22.55(+123%)
Burglary
17.99(+223%)
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

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £188,500 in Radcliffe West area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,500 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Radcliffe West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£360,000
Flats12£132,000
Semi-Detached30£235,000
Terraced42£171,750

10 years median price trend in Radcliffe West

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

All postcodes in Radcliffe West

M263FN

Unsworth Street

M261BQ

Outwood Road

M261GS

Stand Lane

M261JR

Stand Lane

M261RL

Rayleigh Close

M263AG

Wolsey Close

M263GP

Bolton Road

M263TD

Normandy Crescent

M261BJ

Albion Street

M261YL

Churchfield Close

M263AR

Mulberry Close

M263EL

Black Moss Court

M261ND

King Street

M263AB

Hutchinson Way

M261UF

Merebrook Close

M261JF

Chapelfield

M261QG

New Road

M263QN

Bolton Road

M264BR

Melton Street

M261UB

Lawndale Close

M261UP

Ardenfield Close

M263DE

Water Street

M263TJ

Lavender Street

M264BT

Radcliffe West

M261AW

Johnson Street

M261UD

Glenwood Close

M261YF

Chapeltown Road

M263DX

Britannia Close

M263QG

Bolton Road

M263UY

Gatefield Close

M261BG

Outwood Road

M263GG

Bolton Road

M263QP

Bolton Road

M263QQ

Bolton Road

M261JE

Stand Lane

M263AU

Coomassie Street

M263TE

Higher Dean Street

M261BP

Ringwood Avenue

M261YB

Fernbank

M263AN

Ulundi Street

M263GX

Wordsworth Avenue

M263SU

Limefield Road

M261JJ

Stand Lane

M261JD

Rossall Avenue

M261LW

James Street

M263BD

Victoria Street

M263QU

Coleridge Avenue

M263RU

Harper Fold Road

M263SQ

Radcliffe West

M263SS

Bolton Street

M263SW

Cams Lane

M261JW

Suthers Street

M263GH

Red Bank Close

M263RY

Clough Meadow Road

M263UB

Harper Fold Road

M261DA

Hawthorn Avenue

M261DG

Sycamore Avenue

M263AS

Wolsey Street

M263BA

Lord Street

M261AL

Lodge Brow

M261JZ

Edward Street

M261RY

Edward Street

M263QH

Princess Street

M263UD

Lea Field Close

BL31NP

Stopes Road

M261DZ

Radcliffe West

M263SY

Hollybank Street

M263TL

Stopes Road

M261FE

Stand Lane

M261QQ

James Street North

M261UA

Woodvale Road

M261UG

Aldwyn Close

M263BY

Hutchinson Close

M263GW

Bolton Road

M261DH

Belmont Road

M261UJ

Elsworth Close

M261YW

Willowbank

M263AW

Ulundi Street

M263DT

Bowker Street

M263SF

Sion Street

M261NH

New Road

M261QY

Stonemere Drive

M263TH

Milner Street

M261AH

Ringley Road West

M261LL

James Street North

M261LZ

Sefton Street

M263RQ

Calf Hey Close

M263RX

Cross Field Drive

M264BW

Radcliffe West

M261AG

Outwood Road

M261AQ

Outwood Road

M261JP

Stand Lane

M261LP

James Street

M263SJ

Mount Sion Road

M261WB

King Street

M263BE

Taylor Street

M263BF

Coomassie Street

M263DA

Riverside Retail Park

M263GZ

Masefield Avenue

M263XW

Rush Acre Close

Data Sources

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