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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

M261LN

James Street

M261RW

Bankside Place

M263RN

Unsworth Street

M264GR

Radcliffe West

M261BW

Larch Avenue

M261DJ

Ringley Road West

M261JL

Oak Street

M261QX

Stonemere Drive

M263AQ

Radcliffe West

M263BW

School Street

M263GN

Bolton Road

M263XQ

Harper Fold Road

M264BJ

Radcliffe West

M261BY

Crompton Close

M261FG

Arley Street

M261LX

Jubilee Avenue

M261UL

Ashurst Grove

M263BX

Canute Street

M261DD

Hazel Grove

M261LU

Charter Avenue

M261AY

Outwood Road

M261DW

Ringley Road West

M264DJ

Ainsworth Road

M261DR

Elm Avenue

M263AH

Hindle Street

M261BX

Hawthorn Avenue

M261DP

Beech Avenue

M263AD

Hutchinson Way

M263BH

School Street

M263BJ

Water Street

M263RF

Unsworth Street

M261AZ

Rupert Street

M261LS

New Road

M263AT

Abden Street

M263BT

School Court

M263QY

Wordsworth Avenue

M263AZ

Victoria Street

M263GT

Keats Crescent

M263RA

Coronation Road

M264BS

Water Lane

M263EP

Cams Lane

M263SL

Mayfield Houses

M263SN

Mount Sion Houses

M261DL

Ringley Road West

M263SB

Sion Street

M263UQ

Harper Fold Close

M264BE

Water Street

M261DE

Ringley Road West

M261JH

Chapelfield

M261JQ

Stand Lane

M261JY

Morton Street

M261PX

Lomax Street

M263GU

Byron Avenue

M261FN

Beechfield Avenue

M261UQ

Greendale Drive

M264BN

Smyrna Street

M264EW

Grindrod Street

M261JS

Astbury Street

M263AP

Radcliffe West

M261BE

Rupert Street

M261QZ

Lodge Close

M261LH

Clough Street

M261JG

Hoyle Street

M261RR

Hollinhurst Road

M263BR

Allen Green Close

M263DD

Bowker Street

M263RG

Harper Fold Road

M263RH

Marsden Walk

M261EB

Radcliffe West

M261RN

Ringley Mews

M264BG

Water Lane Street

M263QW

Bolton Road

M263RL

Worrell Close

M264BQ

Grosvenor Street

M261FH

Walker Street

M261NB

Duke Street

M261UN

Dingle Close

M263AX

Coomassie Street

M263QX

Byron Avenue

M261DN

Ringley Road West

M261DQ

Chestnut Grove

M261DX

Wood Street

M261UH

Overton Close

M261YE

Sedgefield Road

M263JW

Saxon Street

M263UA

Barnfield Close

M261BT

Stand Rise

M261GQ

Andrew Close

M263GY

Spenser Avenue

M263RR

Osborne Walk

M261GJ

Highfield Avenue

M261JU

Stand Lane

M263BP

School Street

M264BP

Grosvenor Street

M261JX

Joseph Street

M261LT

Uplands Avenue

M261YH

St Pauls Close

M263BB

Wolsey Street

M263TZ

Dean Street

M263XH

Black Moss Close

Data Sources

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