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M26 2SU

Barlow Street

Radcliffe East

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Detailed insights for M26 2SU

Overview

Postcode M26 2SU 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
210
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Radcliffe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 210.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.6%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Radcliffe is £33,223 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 284 ft away from M26 2SU.

Flood risk

Low

Radcliffe near M26 2SU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M26 2SU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M26 2SU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCoronation ParkMediumWalking directions to Coronation Park
0.1 miFestival GardensSmallWalking directions to Festival Gardens

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
7,049.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.01(+106%)
Anti-social behaviour
48.7(+171%)
Other theft
27.75(+320%)
Burglary
27.18(+391%)
Public order
23.22(+129%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
81.67%
Pakistani
14
4.67%
Other Asian
8
2.67%
Caribbean
8
2.67%
Bangladeshi
5
1.67%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
22.94%
No qualifications
47
20.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
17.75%
Level 3 (A level)
41
17.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
48.44%
Owns with a mortgage
31
24.22%
Owns outright
23
17.97%
Other social rented
7
5.47%
Social rents from council
4
3.12%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Radcliffe East

Median price£185,500
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£147K – £230K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Radcliffe East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£305,000£314
Semi-Detached28£222,500£283
Terraced63£160,000£190
Flats6£87,500£174

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Radcliffe East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Radcliffe East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Radcliffe East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Radcliffe East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Radcliffe East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Radcliffe East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 2SU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 2SU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jun 202513, Barlow Street, Manchester, M26 2SUTerracedLeasehold£125,000
12 Sept 202549, Bridgefield Street, Manchester, M26 2SGTerracedLeasehold£151,000
18 Aug 202536, Bridgefield Street, Manchester, M26 2SGTerracedLeasehold£115,000
13 Jun 202587, Church Street West, Manchester, M26 2SXTerracedLeasehold£162,000
26 Feb 202571 - 73, Church Street West, Manchester, M26 2SXOtherLeasehold£65,000

Schools

In the M26 2SU postcode area, located within Radcliffe, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M26 2SU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryGorsefield Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary School, RadcliffeAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M26 2SU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M26 2SU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLidlDale Street, Manchester, M26 1ABWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miMorrisons DailyOrkney Close, Bury, M26 2WRWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miAsdaPilkington Way, Manchester, M26 3DAWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miSparSt John's Court, Bury, M26 1NHWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miTesco ExpressWater Street, Bury, M26 4DFWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bury district (2025-26).

Band A£1,610
Band B£1,878
Band C£2,146
Band D£2,415
Band E£2,951
Band F£3,488
Band G£4,024
Band H£4,829

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M26 2SU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Carol Ann Birchmore

Radcliffe East - Elected 7 May 2026

Radcliffe First

Member of parliament

Christian Wakeford

Bury South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBuryE08000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury SouthE14001145
WardRadcliffe EastE05014160
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)RadcliffeE02001034
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 016EE01005009
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M26 2SU

Is M26 2SU (Radcliffe) safe?

The area around M26 2SU 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.

What is the average house price near M26 2SU?

The median sale price around M26 2SU in Radcliffe is £185,500 (about £227 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M26 2SU?

There are 9 schools close to M26 2SU, including Gorsefield Primary School (Good), St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe (Good) and St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M26 2SU?

The closest station to M26 2SU is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink), about 132 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M26 2SU?

M26 2SU 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).

Who represents M26 2SU (Radcliffe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury South covering M26 2SU is Christian Wakeford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carol Ann Birchmore (Radcliffe First).

Data Sources

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.