Postcode M26 2GU 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 159.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Radcliffe Ees.
Bank Top & Radcliffe Ees has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,650 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Bank Top & Radcliffe Ees has a very high crime rate, with approximately 159.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 86 ft away from M26 2GU.
Bank Top & Radcliffe Ees near M26 2GU has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Radcliffe Ees | Large | Walking directions to Radcliffe Ees |
| 0.4 mi | Coronation Park | Medium | Walking directions to Coronation Park |
| 0.1 mi | Festival Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Festival Gardens |
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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 2GU.
In the M26 2GU postcode area, located within Bank Top & Radcliffe Ees, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M26 2GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Orkney Close, Bury, M26 2WR | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | St John's Court, Bury, M26 1NH | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Dale Street, Manchester, M26 1AB | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 2GU, 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 2GU records about 160 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around M26 2GU 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 7 schools close to M26 2GU, including Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School (Good), Gorsefield Primary School (Good) and St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M26 2GU is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink), about 170 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M26 2GU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,650 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 2GU 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.