Postcode insights

M26 3RZ

Harper Fold Road

Radcliffe West

Interactive map showing M26 3RZ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for M26 3RZ

Overview

Postcode M26 3RZ is located in a major urban area, within the Radcliffe West ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Outwood Gate area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Outwood Gate is £49,193 per year. The nearest station is Kearsley (Manchester), about 1.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Outwood Gate has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,647 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Outwood Gate has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Outwood Gate is £49,193 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M26 3RZ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Kearsley (Manchester) located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
1,105.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.32(-59%)
Vehicle crime
7.33(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.33(-70%)
Burglary
4(-28%)
Public order
4(-61%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
343
96.89%
Chinese
3
0.85%
Other White
3
0.85%
Other Asian
2
0.56%
Other Black
1
0.28%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
22.03%
Level 3 (A level)
57
19.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
17.48%
No qualifications
49
17.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
12.94%
Total 16+ residents: 286

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
54.23%
Owns with a mortgage
51
35.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.23%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.23%
Social rents from council
2
1.41%
Total households: 142

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 3RZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 3RZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Nov 20254, Harper Fold Close, Manchester, M26 3UQDetachedLeasehold£308,000
05 Mar 202680, Far Hey Close, Manchester, M26 3GLDetachedLeasehold£331,000
23 Jan 202626, Far Hey Close, Manchester, M26 3GLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£250,000
25 Mar 202514, Limefield Road, Manchester, M26 3SUDetachedFreehold£220,000
14 Nov 202522, Clough Meadow Road, Manchester, M26 3RYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£210,000

Schools

In the M26 3RZ postcode area, located within Outwood Gate, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M26 3RZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCams Lane Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryRadcliffe Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miNot applicableMillwood Primary Special SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 3RZ, 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)Outwood GateE02001036
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 018AE01004995
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M26 3RZ

Is M26 3RZ (Outwood Gate) safe?

The area around M26 3RZ records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 3RZ?

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

What schools are near M26 3RZ?

There are 11 schools close to M26 3RZ, including Cams Lane Primary School, Radcliffe Primary School (Good) and Millwood Primary Special School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M26 3RZ?

M26 3RZ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,647 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M26 3RZ (Outwood Gate) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury South covering M26 3RZ 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.