Postcode insights

M26 3UL

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Radcliffe North & Ainsworth

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Detailed insights for M26 3UL

Overview

Postcode M26 3UL is located in a major urban area, within the Radcliffe North & Ainsworth ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Ainsworth & Bradley Fold area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ainsworth & Bradley Fold is £54,684 per year. The nearest station is Farnworth, about 1.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Ainsworth & Bradley Fold has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,015 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Ainsworth & Bradley Fold has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.3%

Approximately 3.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Ainsworth & Bradley Fold is £54,684 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 176 ft away from M26 3UL.

Flood risk

No risk

Ainsworth & Bradley Fold near M26 3UL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Farnworth located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
358.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.64(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.2(-43%)
Vehicle crime
9.52(+59%)
Burglary
7.48(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.12(-32%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
294
92.74%
Caribbean
7
2.21%
Arab
5
1.58%
Pakistani
3
0.95%
Indian
2
0.63%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
28.1%
No qualifications
53
19.34%
Level 3 (A level)
47
17.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
13.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.14%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
43.8%
Owns outright
51
42.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.92%
Social rents from council
3
2.48%
Other social rented
1
0.83%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Radcliffe North & Ainsworth

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£249
Sales (last 12 months)114
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £280K

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Radcliffe North & Ainsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,400 up to £550,000.

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 North & Ainsworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£285,000£271
Semi-Detached52£228,400£275
Flats2£182,500£195
Terraced36£180,000£211

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Radcliffe North & Ainsworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Radcliffe North & Ainsworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£297,500£127,000£225,000£180,250
2026£260,000£236,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Radcliffe North & Ainsworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Radcliffe North & Ainsworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£277£191£280£216
2026£263£270£212
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Radcliffe North & Ainsworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Radcliffe North & Ainsworth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 3UL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 3UL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Feb 202644, Launceston Road, Manchester, M26 3UNDetachedFreehold£230,000
22 May 202532, Launceston Road, Manchester, M26 3UNDetachedFreehold£340,000
28 Nov 202525, Ashcombe Drive, Manchester, M26 3NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£158,000
27 Jun 20252, Ashcombe Drive, Manchester, M26 3NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000
02 Mar 20261, Freshfields, Manchester, M26 3LRDetachedLeasehold£240,000

Schools

In the M26 3UL postcode area, located within Ainsworth & Bradley Fold, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M26 3UL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryRadcliffe Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miNot applicableLadywood SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryMasefield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M26 3UL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miBP ShopHaven Close, Bury, M26 3LXWalking directions to BP Shop

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 3UL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Davies

Radcliffe North & Ainsworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

James Frith

Bury North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBuryE08000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury NorthE14001144
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ainsworth & Bradley FoldE02001030
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 012AE01005000
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M26 3UL

Is M26 3UL (Ainsworth & Bradley Fold) safe?

The area around M26 3UL records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, burglary and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near M26 3UL?

The median sale price around M26 3UL in Ainsworth & Bradley Fold is £225,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M26 3UL?

There are 8 schools close to M26 3UL, including Radcliffe Primary School (Good), Ladywood School (Outstanding) and Masefield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M26 3UL?

M26 3UL scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,015 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M26 3UL (Ainsworth & Bradley Fold) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering M26 3UL is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Davies (Reform UK).

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.