Postcode insights

M26 4AE

Spen Moor Close

Bury West

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Detailed insights for M26 4AE

Overview

Postcode M26 4AE is located in a major urban area, within the Bury West ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Ainsworth & Bradley Fold area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% 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 Kearsley (Manchester), about 3.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Ainsworth & Bradley Fold has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,017 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Ainsworth & Bradley Fold has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 277 ft away from M26 4AE.

Flood risk

No risk

Ainsworth & Bradley Fold near M26 4AE 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 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
520
Population density
4,444.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.78(-47%)
Burglary
8.41(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.41(-53%)
Public order
6.92(-32%)
Other theft
6.43(-3%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
446
85.6%
Pakistani
18
3.45%
Chinese
11
2.11%
Other White
9
1.73%
Indian
7
1.34%
Total population: 521

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
178
48.77%
Level 3 (A level)
72
19.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
15.89%
No qualifications
24
6.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
3.84%
Total 16+ residents: 365

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
153
85.47%
Owns outright
21
11.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
2.79%
Total households: 179

Property prices in Bury West

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£297
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £358K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £297 per square foot) in Bury West area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,000 up to £1,208,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bury West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£377,500£331
Semi-Detached30£275,000£306
Terraced28£178,750£185
Flats4£110,000£196

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bury West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bury West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259,998£167,500£110,250
2017£269,995£74,750£175,000£116,500
2018£280,000£78,500£187,995£123,000
2019£324,995£72,000£193,250£125,000
2020£329,995£95,000£202,500£142,500
2021£326,000£86,000£225,000£159,500
2022£365,000£105,000£260,000£155,000
2023£343,750£96,225£254,000£165,000
2024£352,000£97,500£252,500£170,000
2025£380,000£110,000£274,250£178,750
2026£330,000£252,500£178,100
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bury West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bury West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229£202£131
2017£247£148£173£118
2018£252£147£209£128
2019£261£137£207£125
2020£279£170£237£149
2021£293£152£251£148
2022£329£229£280£172
2023£338£168£274£174
2024£322£179£292£183
2025£331£196£291£189
2026£346£288£190
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bury West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bury West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 4AE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 4AE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 May 20255, Ramsbottom Close, Manchester, M26 4LZDetachedLeasehold£114,785
28 Mar 202528, Sandiford Row, Manchester, M26 4LYDetachedFreehold£350,000
07 Mar 202517, Sandiford Row, Manchester, M26 4LYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£280,217
02 Apr 202669, Farm Crescent, Manchester, M26 4LUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£195,000
23 Jan 2026103, Farm Crescent, Manchester, M26 4LUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the M26 4AE postcode area, located within Ainsworth & Bradley Fold, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M26 4AE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Stephen's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryGreenhill Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miNot applicableExcel and Exceed CentreOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M26 4AE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M26 4AE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparHurst Green Close, Bury, BL8 2DLWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miCo-op Food78 Mile Lane, Bury, BL8 2JRWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 4AE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Hill

Bury West - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Christian Wakeford

Bury South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBuryE08000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury SouthE14001145
WardBury WestE05014154
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ainsworth & Bradley FoldE02001030
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 012DE01005006
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2018-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M26 4AE

Is M26 4AE (Ainsworth & Bradley Fold) safe?

The area around M26 4AE records about 53 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 4AE?

The median sale price around M26 4AE in Ainsworth & Bradley Fold is £290,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M26 4AE?

There are 9 schools close to M26 4AE, including St Stephen's Church of England Primary School, Greenhill Primary School (Good) and Excel and Exceed Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M26 4AE?

M26 4AE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,017 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M26 4AE (Ainsworth & Bradley Fold) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury South covering M26 4AE is Christian Wakeford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Hill (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.