Postcode M26 2WR is located in a major urban area, within the Radcliffe East area of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Bank Top & Radcliffe Ees area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 median sale price in Radcliffe East is £183,500 (around £222 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £148,499 and £234,250. The nearest station is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Festival Gardens.
Bank Top & Radcliffe Ees has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,424 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Bank Top & Radcliffe Ees has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M26 2WR.
Bank Top & Radcliffe Ees near M26 2WR 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Festival Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Festival Gardens |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £183,500 (about £222 per square foot) in Radcliffe East area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £315,000 | £312 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £225,000 | £292 |
| Terraced | 57 | £160,000 | £188 |
| Flats | 7 | £95,000 | £176 |
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 | £304,500 | £75,000 | £222,500 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | £420,000 | £96,250 | £230,000 | £168,000 |
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 | £322 | £148 | £270 | £190 |
| 2026 | £312 | £176 | £299 | £192 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 2WR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 3, Newbridge Close, Manchester, M26 2WB | Flats | Leasehold | £107,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 39, Newbridge Close, Manchester, M26 2WB | Flats | Leasehold | £95,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 38, Newbridge Close, Manchester, M26 2WB | Flats | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 5, Newbridge Close, Manchester, M26 2WB | Flats | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 06 May 2025 | 1, Newbridge Close, Manchester, M26 2WB | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 |
In the M26 2WR postcode area, located within Bank Top & Radcliffe Ees, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M26 2WR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Morrisons Daily | Orkney Close, Bury, M26 2WR | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Bury district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M26 2WR, 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 2WR records about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2WR in Radcliffe East is £183,500 (about £222 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to M26 2WR, 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 2WR is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink), about 482 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M26 2WR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,424 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 2WR is Christian Wakeford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carol Ann Birchmore (Radcliffe First).