Postcode insights

M26 4FA

Ainsworth Road

Radcliffe East

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Detailed insights for M26 4FA

Overview

Postcode M26 4FA 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Black Lane has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,218 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Black Lane has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Black Lane is £43,942 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M26 4FA.

Flood risk

No risk

Black Lane near M26 4FA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M26 4FA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
271
Population density
12,098.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.13(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.45(+47%)
Public order
10.32(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.68(+8%)
Vehicle crime
9.03(+51%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
235
87.69%
Pakistani
23
8.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.49%
Other White
3
1.12%
Chinese
1
0.37%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
49
24.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
21.11%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
20.6%
Level 3 (A level)
39
19.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
7.04%
Total 16+ residents: 199

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
40
33.61%
Owns with a mortgage
37
31.09%
Owns outright
33
27.73%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.2%
Social rents from council
3
2.52%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Radcliffe East

Median price£185,500
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£147K – £230K

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.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£305,000£314
Semi-Detached28£222,500£283
Terraced63£160,000£190
Flats6£87,500£174

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Radcliffe East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Radcliffe East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Radcliffe East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Radcliffe East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Radcliffe East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Radcliffe East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 4FA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 4FA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Oct 202598, Ainsworth Road, Manchester, M26 4FASemi-DetachedLeasehold£158,000
22 Aug 202587, Ainsworth Road, Manchester, M26 4FATerracedLeasehold£170,000
30 Jun 202590, Ainsworth Road, Manchester, M26 4FATerracedLeasehold£177,500
07 Mar 202594B, Ainsworth Road, Manchester, M26 4FATerracedLeasehold£100,000
13 Jun 20258, Belgrave Street, Manchester, M26 4DSTerracedLeasehold£102,500

Schools

In the M26 4FA postcode area, located within Black Lane, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M26 4FA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryGorsefield Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNot applicableMillwood Primary Special SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M26 4FA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M26 4FA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressWater Street, Bury, M26 4DFWalking directions to Tesco Express

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

Local councillors

Carol Ann Birchmore

Radcliffe East - Elected 7 May 2026

Radcliffe First

Member of parliament

Christian Wakeford

Bury South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBuryE08000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury SouthE14001145
WardRadcliffe EastE05014160
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Black LaneE02001032
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 014AE01004997
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M26 4FA

Is M26 4FA (Black Lane) safe?

The area around M26 4FA records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 4FA?

The median sale price around M26 4FA in Black Lane is £185,500 (about £227 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M26 4FA?

There are 8 schools close to M26 4FA, including St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Gorsefield Primary School (Good) and Millwood Primary Special School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M26 4FA?

The closest station to M26 4FA is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink), about 954 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M26 4FA?

M26 4FA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,218 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M26 4FA (Black Lane) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury South covering M26 4FA is Christian Wakeford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carol Ann Birchmore (Radcliffe First).

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.