Postcode M26 2GR is located in a major urban area, within the Radcliffe East ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Bank Top & Radcliffe Ees area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below 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 nearest station is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Radcliffe Ees.
Bank Top & Radcliffe Ees has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,388 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Bank Top & Radcliffe Ees has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from M26 2GR.
Bank Top & Radcliffe Ees near M26 2GR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Radcliffe Ees | Large | Walking directions to Radcliffe Ees |
| 0.3 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 2GR.
In the M26 2GR postcode area, located within Bank Top & Radcliffe Ees, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M26 2GR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Orkney Close, Bury, M26 2WR | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 2GR, 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 2GR records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 2GR in Bank Top & Radcliffe Ees is £185,500 (about £227 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to M26 2GR, including Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School (Good), St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Gorsefield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M26 2GR is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink), about 915 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M26 2GR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,388 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 2GR 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.