Postcode insights

M26 3QZ

Shakespeare Avenue

Radcliffe West

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Detailed insights for M26 3QZ

Overview

Postcode M26 3QZ 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 Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
56.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Radcliffe has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56.9%

Approximately 56.9% 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 295 ft away from M26 3QZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Radcliffe near M26 3QZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M26 3QZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
4,267.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.59(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.87(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.46(+5%)
Vehicle crime
8.83(+47%)
Public order
7.57(-25%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
88.55%
Other Asian
12
4.58%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
3.05%
Other White
5
1.91%
Irish
4
1.53%
Total population: 262

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
34.16%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
20.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
14.36%
Level 3 (A level)
26
12.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
11.88%
Total 16+ residents: 202

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
57
46.34%
Owns with a mortgage
20
16.26%
Owns outright
19
15.45%
Other social rented
13
10.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.13%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Radcliffe West

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £247K

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.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£352,500£305
Semi-Detached41£220,000£254
Terraced41£173,500£196
Flats14£105,000£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Radcliffe West

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 3QZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 3QZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202648, Shakespeare Avenue, Manchester, M26 3QZTerracedFreehold£175,000
19 Dec 202538, Shakespeare Avenue, Manchester, M26 3QZSemi-DetachedFreehold£136,500
23 Apr 202542, Shakespeare Avenue, Manchester, M26 3QZTerracedFreehold£175,000
07 Nov 20251, Tennyson Avenue, Manchester, M26 3GFTerracedFreehold£157,000
12 Dec 2025348, Bolton Road, Manchester, M26 3GPTerracedLeasehold£145,000

Schools

In the M26 3QZ postcode area, located within Radcliffe, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M26 3QZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRadcliffe Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNot applicableMillwood Primary Special SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryCams Lane Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M26 3QZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M26 3QZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 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 3QZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Judi Sheppard

Radcliffe West - 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 WestE05014162
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)RadcliffeE02001034
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 016AE01004990
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M26 3QZ

Is M26 3QZ (Radcliffe) safe?

The area around M26 3QZ 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.

What is the average house price near M26 3QZ?

The median sale price around M26 3QZ in Radcliffe is £200,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M26 3QZ?

There are 9 schools close to M26 3QZ, including Radcliffe Primary School (Good), Millwood Primary Special School (Outstanding) and Cams Lane Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M26 3QZ?

The closest station to M26 3QZ is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,521 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M26 3QZ?

M26 3QZ 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).

Who represents M26 3QZ (Radcliffe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury South covering M26 3QZ is Christian Wakeford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Judi Sheppard (Radcliffe First).

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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.