Postcode M26 3XF 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 Ainsworth & Bradley Fold area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% 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 median sale price in Radcliffe North & Ainsworth is £220,000 (around £249 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,750 and £280,000. The nearest station is Farnworth, about 1.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ainsworth & Bradley Fold has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,182 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Ainsworth & Bradley Fold has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
The average income per household in Ainsworth & Bradley Fold is £54,684 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M26 3XF.
Ainsworth & Bradley Fold near M26 3XF 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (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 |
| Flats | 1 | £240,000 | £191 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £227,500 | £274 |
| 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 | £311,250 | — | £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 | £259 | — | £281 | £215 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 3XF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2025 | 42, Chiswick Drive, Manchester, M26 3XB | Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 35, Kentsford Drive, Manchester, M26 3XX | Detached | Leasehold | £360,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 9, Haseley Close, Manchester, M26 3BU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 15, Paramel Avenue, Bolton, BL3 1PS | Terraced | Leasehold | £315,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 10, Paramel Avenue, Bolton, BL3 1PS | Detached | Leasehold | £370,000 |
In the M26 3XF postcode area, located within Ainsworth & Bradley Fold, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Masefield Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Feb 2012. | |
Masefield Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Feb 2012
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Ladywood School | Academy special converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Jun 2011. | |
Ladywood School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Jun 2011
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Blackshaw Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. | |
Blackshaw Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Oct 2024
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M26 3XF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Food & Tipple | 190 Tong Road, Bolton, BL3 1PU | Walking directions to Food & Tipple |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Crossley Street, Bolton, BL3 1AA | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 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 3XF, 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 3XF records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 vehicle crime, violence and sexual offences and burglary.
The median sale price around M26 3XF in Radcliffe North & Ainsworth is £220,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to M26 3XF, including Masefield Primary School (Good), Ladywood School (Outstanding) and Blackshaw Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
M26 3XF scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,182 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 3XF is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Davies (Reform UK).