Postcode M26 2AB is located in a major urban area, within the Radcliffe East area of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Bank Top & Radcliffe Ees area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115.6 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 Bank Top & Radcliffe Ees is £45,980 per year. The median sale price in Radcliffe East is £180,000 (around £227 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £149,995 and £232,000. The nearest station is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Bank Top & Radcliffe Ees has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,421 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Bank Top & Radcliffe Ees has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bank Top & Radcliffe Ees is £45,980 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M26 2AB.
Bank Top & Radcliffe Ees near M26 2AB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) |
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Radcliffe East area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,250 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £315,000 | £312 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £229,000 | £297 |
| Terraced | 61 | £160,000 | £190 |
| Flats | 8 | £106,500 | £184 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £204,995 | £75,000 | £146,500 | £83,000 |
| 2017 | £198,748 | £75,000 | £135,000 | £86,500 |
| 2018 | £210,000 | £79,850 | £149,000 | £96,500 |
| 2019 | £225,500 | £83,500 | £150,000 | £105,000 |
| 2020 | £230,000 | £84,500 | £162,250 | £115,000 |
| 2021 | £254,000 | £103,000 | £174,995 | £125,000 |
| 2022 | £300,000 | £97,000 | £192,500 | £145,000 |
| 2023 | £320,000 | £110,000 | £206,000 | £142,500 |
| 2024 | £309,500 | £100,000 | £212,000 | £150,000 |
| 2025 | £304,500 | £75,000 | £225,000 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | £390,000 | £106,000 | £230,000 | £166,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £211 | £117 | £168 | £100 |
| 2017 | £199 | £122 | £168 | £107 |
| 2018 | £213 | £128 | £183 | £120 |
| 2019 | £216 | £141 | £205 | £115 |
| 2020 | £238 | £146 | £194 | £134 |
| 2021 | £250 | £179 | £235 | £144 |
| 2022 | £304 | £169 | £259 | £174 |
| 2023 | £280 | £193 | £247 | £169 |
| 2024 | £313 | £191 | £283 | £177 |
| 2025 | £322 | £148 | £271 | £189 |
| 2026 | £312 | £182 | £303 | £197 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 2AB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 110, Cranbrook Street, Manchester, M26 2XP | Terraced | Leasehold | £142,500 | |
| 20 Jan 2026 | 124, Cranbrook Street, Manchester, M26 2XP | Terraced | Leasehold | £107,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 130, Cranbrook Street, Manchester, M26 2XP | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £203,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 65, Eton Hill Road, Manchester, M26 2XQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 97, Eton Hill Road, Manchester, M26 2XQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £76,000 |
In the M26 2AB postcode area, located within Bank Top & Radcliffe Ees, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Star Radcliffe Academy | Free schools | Unrated Unrated. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M26 2AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Orkney Close, Bury, M26 2WR | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Bury district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M26 2AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carol Ann Birchmore
Radcliffe East - Elected 7 May 2026
Christian Wakeford
Bury South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M26 2AB records about 116 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around M26 2AB in Radcliffe East is £180,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to M26 2AB, including Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School (Good), St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement) and Star Radcliffe Academy. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M26 2AB is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,152 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M26 2AB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,421 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 2AB is Christian Wakeford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carol Ann Birchmore (Radcliffe First).