Postcode M26 4ES is located in a major urban area, within the Radcliffe East ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Black Lane area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Black Lane is £43,942 per year. The nearest station is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Black Lane has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,241 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Black Lane has a low crime rate, with approximately 37 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M26 4ES.
Black Lane near M26 4ES has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £185,500 (about £227 per square foot) in Radcliffe East area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £305,000 | £314 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £222,500 | £283 |
| Terraced | 63 | £160,000 | £190 |
| Flats | 6 | £87,500 | £174 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £204,995 | £75,000 | £146,500 | £83,000 |
| 2017 | £198,748 | £75,000 | £135,000 | £86,500 |
| 2018 | £210,000 | £79,850 | £149,000 | £96,500 |
| 2019 | £225,500 | £83,500 | £150,000 | £105,000 |
| 2020 | £230,000 | £84,500 | £162,250 | £115,000 |
| 2021 | £254,000 | £103,000 | £174,995 | £125,000 |
| 2022 | £300,000 | £97,000 | £192,500 | £145,000 |
| 2023 | £320,000 | £110,000 | £206,000 | £142,500 |
| 2024 | £309,500 | £100,000 | £212,000 | £150,000 |
| 2025 | £305,000 | £71,500 | £222,500 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | £443,750 | £96,250 | £235,000 | £162,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £211 | £117 | £168 | £100 |
| 2017 | £199 | £122 | £168 | £107 |
| 2018 | £213 | £128 | £183 | £120 |
| 2019 | £216 | £141 | £205 | £115 |
| 2020 | £238 | £146 | £194 | £134 |
| 2021 | £250 | £179 | £235 | £144 |
| 2022 | £304 | £169 | £259 | £174 |
| 2023 | £280 | £193 | £247 | £169 |
| 2024 | £313 | £191 | £283 | £177 |
| 2025 | £323 | £111 | £270 | £189 |
| 2026 | £272 | £176 | £303 | £181 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 4ES.
In the M26 4ES postcode area, located within Black Lane, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M26 4ES
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Water Street, Bury, M26 4DF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 4ES, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carol Ann Birchmore
Radcliffe East - Elected 7 May 2026
Christian Wakeford
Bury South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M26 4ES records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 4ES in Black Lane is £185,500 (about £227 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to M26 4ES, including Wesley Methodist Primary School (Good), St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M26 4ES is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,201 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M26 4ES scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,241 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bury South covering M26 4ES is Christian Wakeford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carol Ann Birchmore (Radcliffe First).
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.