Postcode insights

M26 3SB

Sion Street

Radcliffe West

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Detailed insights for M26 3SB

Overview

Postcode M26 3SB 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 very high crime levels, with around 171.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Outwood Country Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
171
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Radcliffe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,325 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Radcliffe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 171.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

Medium

Radcliffe near M26 3SB has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M26 3SB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M26 3SB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miOutwood Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Outwood Country Park

Area Profile

Population
389
Population density
3,116.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.17(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
51.1(+185%)
Burglary
26.7(+382%)
Public order
24.86(+145%)
Other theft
19.8(+200%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
289
74.68%
Pakistani
48
12.4%
Other White
17
4.39%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
8
2.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.03%
Total population: 387

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
32.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
19.67%
Level 3 (A level)
53
17.67%
No qualifications
41
13.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
10.33%
Total 16+ residents: 300

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
90
66.18%
Owns outright
26
19.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
14.71%
Total households: 136

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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 3SB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 3SB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jan 202632, Sion Street, Manchester, M26 3SBOtherFreehold£395,000
02 Jul 2025166 - 188, Sion Street, Manchester, M26 3SBOtherFreehold£414,000
15 Apr 202610, Hutchinson Close, Manchester, M26 3BYTerracedLeasehold£185,000
20 Oct 202518, Hutchinson Close, Manchester, M26 3BYTerracedLeasehold£165,000
17 Oct 202541, Hutchinson Way, Manchester, M26 3ABDetachedLeasehold£320,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M26 3SB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableMillwood Primary Special SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryCams Lane Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary School, RadcliffeAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M26 3SB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M26 3SB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsdaPilkington Way, Manchester, M26 3DAWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miTesco ExpressWater Street, Bury, M26 4DFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miLidlDale Street, Manchester, M26 1ABWalking directions to Lidl

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 3SB, 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 016DE01005008
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M26 3SB

Is M26 3SB (Radcliffe) safe?

The area around M26 3SB records about 171 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 3SB?

The median sale price around M26 3SB 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 3SB?

There are 8 schools close to M26 3SB, including Millwood Primary Special School (Outstanding), Cams Lane Primary School and St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M26 3SB?

The closest station to M26 3SB is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,145 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M26 3SB?

M26 3SB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,325 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.