Postcode M26 3WF 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% 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 Kearsley (Manchester), about 1.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Black Lane has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,610 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Black Lane has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 33 ft away from M26 3WF.
Black Lane near M26 3WF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kearsley (Manchester) located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 3WF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2026 | 10, Countess Lane, Manchester, M26 3WF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 26, Countess Lane, Manchester, M26 3WF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 16, Countess Lane, Manchester, M26 3WF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 20A, Countess Lane, Manchester, M26 3WF | Terraced | Freehold | £149,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 42, Countess Lane, Manchester, M26 3WF | Detached | Freehold | £275,000 |
In the M26 3WF postcode area, located within Black Lane, there are 8 primary and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Radcliffe Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Cams Lane Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 May 2016. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Masefield Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Feb 2012. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M26 3WF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | BP Shop | Haven Close, Bury, M26 3LX | Walking directions to BP Shop |
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 3WF, 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 3WF records about 43 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around M26 3WF 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 8 schools close to M26 3WF, including Radcliffe Primary School (Good), Cams Lane Primary School (Good) and Masefield Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
M26 3WF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,610 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 3WF is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Davies (Reform UK).