Postcode insights

M26 1QL

James Street

Radcliffe West

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Detailed insights for M26 1QL

Overview

Postcode M26 1QL 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 is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Coronation Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Outwood Gate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.7%

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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Outwood Gate is £49,193 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 252 ft away from M26 1QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Outwood Gate near M26 1QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M26 1QL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M26 1QL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCoronation ParkMediumWalking directions to Coronation Park

Area Profile

Population
566
Population density
3,713.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.15(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.43(+125%)
Shoplifting
31.66(+448%)
Public order
28.6(+182%)
Other theft
10.3(+56%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
466
82.92%
Other White
38
6.76%
African
15
2.67%
Indian
7
1.25%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
1.25%
Total population: 562

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
144
34.37%
Level 3 (A level)
88
21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
72
17.18%
No qualifications
51
12.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
8.59%
Total 16+ residents: 419

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
122
53.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
55
24.12%
Owns outright
36
15.79%
Social rents from council
8
3.51%
Other social rented
5
2.19%
Total households: 228

Property prices in Radcliffe West

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £247K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Radcliffe West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£352,500£305
Semi-Detached41£220,000£254
Terraced41£173,500£196
Flats14£105,000£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Radcliffe West

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Radcliffe West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Radcliffe West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Radcliffe West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 1QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 1QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025Unit 3, Lodge Road, Manchester, M26 1ALOtherFreehold£432,500
06 Oct 202543, Rayleigh Close, Manchester, M26 1RLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£285,000
18 Aug 202523, Rayleigh Close, Manchester, M26 1RLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£245,000
21 Mar 20251, Rayleigh Close, Manchester, M26 1RLDetachedFreehold£347,000
14 Mar 20259, Rayleigh Close, Manchester, M26 1RLTerracedLeasehold£230,000

Schools

In the M26 1QL postcode area, located within Outwood Gate, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M26 1QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary School, RadcliffeAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryChapelfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableMillwood Primary Special SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M26 1QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M26 1QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidlDale Street, Manchester, M26 1ABWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miAsdaPilkington Way, Manchester, M26 3DAWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miSparSt John's Court, Bury, M26 1NHWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bury district (2025-26).

Band A£1,610
Band B£1,878
Band C£2,146
Band D£2,415
Band E£2,951
Band F£3,488
Band G£4,024
Band H£4,829

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M26 1QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Judi Sheppard

Radcliffe West - Elected 7 May 2026

Radcliffe First

Member of parliament

Christian Wakeford

Bury South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBuryE08000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury SouthE14001145
WardRadcliffe WestE05014162
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Outwood GateE02001036
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 018DE01005013
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1996-12-01

Frequently asked questions about M26 1QL

Is M26 1QL (Outwood Gate) safe?

The area around M26 1QL 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.

What is the average house price near M26 1QL?

The median sale price around M26 1QL in Outwood Gate is £200,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M26 1QL?

There are 7 schools close to M26 1QL, 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.

What is the nearest station to M26 1QL?

The closest station to M26 1QL is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink), about 749 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M26 1QL?

M26 1QL 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).

Who represents M26 1QL (Outwood Gate) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury South covering M26 1QL is Christian Wakeford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Judi Sheppard (Radcliffe First).

Data Sources

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.