Postcode M26 1LT is located in a major urban area, within the Radcliffe West ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Whitefield West & Park Lane area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whitefield West & Park Lane is £54,071 per year. The nearest station is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Springwater Park.
Whitefield West & Park Lane has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,568 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Whitefield West & Park Lane has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Whitefield West & Park Lane is £54,071 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from M26 1LT.
Whitefield West & Park Lane near M26 1LT 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Springwater Park | Large | Walking directions to Springwater Park |
| 0.4 mi | Radcliffe Ees | Large | Walking directions to Radcliffe Ees |
| 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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 1LT.
In the M26 1LT postcode area, located within Whitefield West & Park Lane, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M26 1LT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 1LT, 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 1LT records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around M26 1LT in Whitefield West & Park Lane is £200,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to M26 1LT, including Chapelfield Primary School (Good), St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe (Good) and Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M26 1LT is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink), about 917 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M26 1LT scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,568 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 1LT 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.