Postcode M26 1AW is located in a major urban area, within the Radcliffe West ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Outwood Gate area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Outwood Gate is £49,193 per year. The nearest station is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Outwood Country Park.
Outwood Gate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,674 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Outwood Gate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Outwood Gate is £49,193 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 279 ft away from M26 1AW.
Outwood Gate near M26 1AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Outwood Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Outwood Country Park |
| 0.3 mi | Coronation Park | Medium | Walking directions to Coronation Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £352,500 | £305 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £220,000 | £254 |
| Terraced | 41 | £173,500 | £196 |
| Flats | 14 | £105,000 | £195 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 1AW.
In the M26 1AW postcode area, located within Outwood Gate, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M26 1AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Pilkington Way, Manchester, M26 3DA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Dale Street, Manchester, M26 1AB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | St John's Court, Bury, M26 1NH | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Bury district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M26 1AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Judi Sheppard
Radcliffe West - Elected 7 May 2026
Christian Wakeford
Bury South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M26 1AW records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around M26 1AW in Outwood Gate is £200,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to M26 1AW, including St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe (Good), Chapelfield Primary School (Good) and Millwood Primary Special School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M26 1AW is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink), about 878 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M26 1AW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,674 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bury South covering M26 1AW is Christian Wakeford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Judi Sheppard (Radcliffe First).
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.