Postcode M26 3GU is located in a major urban area, within the Radcliffe West ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Radcliffe area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below 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 Kearsley (Manchester), about 1.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Radcliffe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,936 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Radcliffe has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 206 ft away from M26 3GU.
Radcliffe near M26 3GU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kearsley (Manchester) located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £223 per square foot) in Radcliffe West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £352,500 | £305 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £220,000 | £254 |
| Terraced | 41 | £173,500 | £196 |
| Flats | 14 | £105,000 | £195 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £200,000 | £85,000 | £128,000 | £85,000 |
| 2017 | £190,000 | £74,000 | £135,000 | £100,000 |
| 2018 | £242,900 | £86,000 | £149,950 | £111,000 |
| 2019 | £273,500 | £86,400 | £150,000 | £113,750 |
| 2020 | £247,500 | £101,500 | £162,500 | £111,250 |
| 2021 | £325,000 | £111,500 | £185,000 | £145,000 |
| 2022 | £325,000 | £121,500 | £180,000 | £145,000 |
| 2023 | £330,000 | £105,125 | £201,000 | £139,000 |
| 2024 | £305,000 | £128,500 | £205,000 | £155,000 |
| 2025 | £347,000 | £105,000 | £223,530 | £171,750 |
| 2026 | £490,500 | £110,000 | £207,500 | £183,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £204 | £139 | £140 | £102 |
| 2017 | £201 | £123 | £160 | £119 |
| 2018 | £219 | £137 | £177 | £130 |
| 2019 | £230 | £147 | £170 | £125 |
| 2020 | £236 | £160 | £186 | £135 |
| 2021 | £258 | £185 | £209 | £171 |
| 2022 | £280 | £200 | £217 | £185 |
| 2023 | £296 | £168 | £239 | £183 |
| 2024 | £301 | £206 | £228 | £197 |
| 2025 | £303 | £197 | £247 | £195 |
| 2026 | — | £186 | £261 | £204 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 3GU.
In the M26 3GU postcode area, located within Radcliffe, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M26 3GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | BP Shop | Haven Close, Bury, M26 3LX | Walking directions to BP Shop |
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 3GU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Judi Sheppard
Radcliffe West - Elected 7 May 2026
Christian Wakeford
Bury South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M26 3GU records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3GU in Radcliffe is £200,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to M26 3GU, including Radcliffe Primary School (Good), Cams Lane Primary School and Wesley Methodist Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
M26 3GU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,936 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 3GU is Christian Wakeford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Judi Sheppard (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.