Postcode M26 2SG 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 210.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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 Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coronation Park.
Radcliffe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,114 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Radcliffe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 210.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M26 2SG.
Radcliffe near M26 2SG 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 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 2SG.
In the M26 2SG postcode area, located within Radcliffe, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M26 2SG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Dale Street, Manchester, M26 1AB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Orkney Close, Bury, M26 2WR | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Pilkington Way, Manchester, M26 3DA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | St John's Court, Bury, M26 1NH | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Water Street, Bury, M26 4DF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 2SG, 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 2SG records about 210 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 2SG in Radcliffe is £185,500 (about £227 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to M26 2SG, including Gorsefield Primary School (Good), St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe (Good) and Millwood Primary Special School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M26 2SG is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink), about 159 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M26 2SG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,114 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 2SG 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.