Postcode M26 3WL 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 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 Farnworth, about 1.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
Outwood Gate has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.0% 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.
The average income per household in Outwood Gate is £49,193 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from M26 3WL.
Outwood Gate near M26 3WL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Farnworth located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £285,000 | £271 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £228,400 | £275 |
| Flats | 2 | £182,500 | £195 |
| Terraced | 36 | £180,000 | £211 |
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 | £297,500 | £127,000 | £225,000 | £180,250 |
| 2026 | £260,000 | — | £236,000 | £175,000 |
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 | £277 | £191 | £280 | £216 |
| 2026 | £263 | — | £270 | £212 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 3WL.
In the M26 3WL postcode area, located within Outwood Gate, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M26 3WL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | BP Shop | Haven Close, Bury, M26 3LX | Walking directions to BP Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Bury district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M26 3WL, 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 3WL 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.
The median sale price around M26 3WL in Outwood Gate is £225,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to M26 3WL, including Radcliffe Primary School (Good), Ladywood School (Outstanding) and Masefield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
M26 3WL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering M26 3WL is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Davies (Reform UK).
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.