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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 100 recent sales, the median property price is £187,250 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-Detached29£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

M261BF

Woodgreen Drive

M261LB

Sefton Street

M261NA

Queen Street

M263QT

Milton Road

M263RZ

Harper Fold Road

M263UE

Pool Field Close

M263RW

Allen Street

M263TB

Saxon Street

M263YY

Near Hey Close

M263YZ

Cams Acre Close

M261BR

Bull Hill Crescent

M261GH

Beech Street

M261LY

Hollinhurst Road

M261QL

James Street

M263BZ

Lord Street

M263RP

Radcliffe West

M261YN

Highmeadow

M263SZ

Turf Street

BL09GL

Radcliffe West

M261BL

Woodley Avenue

M261BH

Albion Street

M261NL

Jackson Street

M261NJ

New Road

M261UE

Greendale Drive

M263QZ

Shakespeare Avenue

M263TF

Pitt Street

M261JN

Hollinhurst Road

M261YJ

St Aidans Close

M263GF

Tennyson Avenue

M263XN

Wood Hey Close

M261WA

Scarr Avenue

M261BS

Lund Avenue

M261LF

Hollinhurst Road

M261RZ

Meadow View

M261SF

Radcliffe West

M263AY

Victoria Street

M263GQ

Bolton Road

M263XG

Great Stone Close

M263XP

Pavilion Walk

M261DF

Oakley Close

M261EA

Ringley Road West

M263GL

Far Hey Close

M261YD

Reedbank

M263DH

Hutchinson Way

M264BL

Ebury Street

M261BU

Crompton Close

M261TJ

Radcliffe West

M261YP

Chapel Grove

M263BS

Canalside

M263ST

Radcliffe West

M261BN

Firwood Crescent

M264BU

Melton Street

M263TA

Lancaster Street

M263WQ

Blackburn Street

M261FA

Kearsley Road

M263UX

New Field Close

Data Sources

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