Postcode M26 2AY is located in a major urban area, within the Radcliffe East ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Radcliffe area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 171.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Radcliffe is £33,223 per year. The nearest station is Clifton (Manchester), about 3.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Close Park.
Radcliffe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,325 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Radcliffe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 171.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 72.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Radcliffe is £33,223 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 150 ft away from M26 2AY.
Radcliffe near M26 2AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Clifton (Manchester) located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Close Park | Large | Walking directions to Close Park |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £185,500 (about £227 per square foot) in Radcliffe East area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £305,000 | £314 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £222,500 | £283 |
| Terraced | 63 | £160,000 | £190 |
| Flats | 6 | £87,500 | £174 |
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 | £305,000 | £71,500 | £222,500 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | £443,750 | £96,250 | £235,000 | £162,500 |
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 | £323 | £111 | £270 | £189 |
| 2026 | £272 | £176 | £303 | £181 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 2AY.
In the M26 2AY postcode area, located within Radcliffe, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M26 2AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Hampson Mill Lane, Bury, BL9 9TZ | 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 2AY, 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 2AY records about 171 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 2AY in Radcliffe is £185,500 (about £227 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to M26 2AY, including St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Good), Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School (Good) and Hollins Grundy Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
M26 2AY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,325 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 2AY is Christian Wakeford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carol Ann Birchmore (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.