Postcode M26 3PL is located in a major urban area, within the Radcliffe North & Ainsworth area of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Black Lane area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Black Lane is £43,942 per year. The median sale price in Radcliffe North & Ainsworth is £222,500 (around £249 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,250 and £280,000. The nearest station is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Black Lane has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,844 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Black Lane has a low crime rate, with approximately 37 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Black Lane is £43,942 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M26 3PL.
Black Lane near M26 3PL 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 (about £249 per square foot) in Radcliffe North & Ainsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,400 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £322,500 | £270 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £225,000 | £271 |
| Flats | 2 | £181,000 | £195 |
| Terraced | 37 | £180,000 | £214 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £209,995 | £136,000 | £131,000 | £112,500 |
| 2017 | £229,995 | £91,225 | £143,890 | £116,000 |
| 2018 | £236,995 | £54,000 | £151,250 | £107,000 |
| 2019 | £247,500 | £102,000 | £164,950 | £128,000 |
| 2020 | £249,000 | £61,625 | £176,000 | £125,000 |
| 2021 | £280,000 | £68,750 | £178,000 | £140,000 |
| 2022 | £297,500 | £108,000 | £215,000 | £160,000 |
| 2023 | £320,000 | £90,000 | £210,000 | £163,000 |
| 2024 | £309,000 | £85,000 | £232,500 | £166,000 |
| 2025 | £290,000 | £127,000 | £220,000 | £180,250 |
| 2026 | £325,000 | £122,000 | £236,000 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £207 | £183 | £174 | £118 |
| 2017 | £217 | £143 | £180 | £138 |
| 2018 | £228 | £132 | £192 | £122 |
| 2019 | £219 | £150 | £204 | £140 |
| 2020 | £233 | £162 | £198 | £154 |
| 2021 | £264 | £128 | £229 | £180 |
| 2022 | £300 | £164 | £274 | £189 |
| 2023 | £296 | £140 | £262 | £194 |
| 2024 | £283 | £149 | £271 | £187 |
| 2025 | £278 | £191 | £280 | £216 |
| 2026 | £263 | £199 | £275 | £215 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 3PL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | 13, Red Bank Road, Manchester, M26 4PW | Terraced | Leasehold | £147,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 17, Red Bank Road, Manchester, M26 4PW | Terraced | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 261, Lever Street, Manchester, M26 4PG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2026 | 37, Lever Street, Manchester, M26 4PG | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 21, Pilkington Road, Manchester, M26 3PF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 |
In the M26 3PL postcode area, located within Black Lane, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Wesley Methodist Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Oct 2012. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Radcliffe Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Jul 2017. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M26 3PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Water Street, Bury, M26 4DF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 3PL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Davies
Radcliffe North & Ainsworth - Elected 7 May 2026
James Frith
Bury North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M26 3PL records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around M26 3PL in Radcliffe North & Ainsworth is £222,500 (about £249 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to M26 3PL, including Wesley Methodist Primary School (Good), Radcliffe Primary School (Good) and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M26 3PL is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,308 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M26 3PL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,844 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering M26 3PL is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Davies (Reform UK).