Postcode insights

M26 3XT

Radcliffe North & Ainsworth

Bury

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Detailed insights for M26 3XT

Overview

Postcode M26 3XT 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 Radcliffe area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 170.4 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 Kearsley (Manchester), about 2.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
170
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
74.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Radcliffe has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 372 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Radcliffe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 170.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

74.1%

Approximately 74.1% 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 3XT.

Flood risk

No risk

Radcliffe near M26 3XT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kearsley (Manchester) located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
6,570.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.46(+97%)
Anti-social behaviour
60.8(+239%)
Public order
36.73(+263%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.8(+154%)
Burglary
12.67(+129%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
216
87.1%
Caribbean
10
4.03%
African
8
3.23%
Pakistani
5
2.02%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.21%
Total population: 248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
34.78%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
19.32%
Level 3 (A level)
27
13.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
12.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
12.08%
Total 16+ residents: 207

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
99
61.11%
Other social rented
21
12.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
8.64%
Owns with a mortgage
12
7.41%
Owns outright
9
5.56%
Total households: 162

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 3XT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 3XT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jul 2025179, Turks Road, Manchester, M26 3WWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£201,550
30 Jan 20266, Farringdon Drive, Manchester, M26 3WSSemi-DetachedFreehold£188,000
31 Mar 202510, Farringdon Drive, Manchester, M26 3WSSemi-DetachedFreehold£191,000
19 Dec 2025146, Turks Road, Manchester, M26 4WNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000
26 Sept 202519, Stainton Road, Manchester, M26 3TPDetachedFreehold£275,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M26 3XT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRadcliffe Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWesley Methodist Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Andrew's Church of England Primary School, RadcliffeVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M26 3XT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 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 3XT, 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)RadcliffeE02001034
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 016CE01005004
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M26 3XT

Is M26 3XT (Radcliffe) safe?

The area around M26 3XT records about 170 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 3XT?

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

What schools are near M26 3XT?

There are 9 schools close to M26 3XT, including Radcliffe Primary School (Good), Wesley Methodist Primary School (Good) and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M26 3XT?

M26 3XT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 372 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering M26 3XT 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.