Postcode M26 4LS is located in a major urban area, within the Bury West area 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 median sale price in Bury West is £302,500 (around £301 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,000 and £360,000. The nearest station is Kearsley (Manchester), about 3.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ainsworth & Bradley Fold has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,559 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Ainsworth & Bradley Fold has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Ainsworth & Bradley Fold is £54,684 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 141 ft away from M26 4LS.
Ainsworth & Bradley Fold near M26 4LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kearsley (Manchester) located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 (about £301 per square foot) in Bury West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,208,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 51 | £380,000 | £335 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £285,000 | £311 |
| Terraced | 23 | £174,950 | £181 |
| Flats | 6 | £120,000 | £201 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £375,000 | £115,000 | £275,000 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £117,500 | £262,500 | £174,950 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £332 | £200 | £290 | £191 |
| 2026 | £352 | £209 | £307 | £182 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 4LS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2025 | 5, Ramsbottom Close, Manchester, M26 4LZ | Detached | Leasehold | £114,785 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 565, Bolton Road, Bury, BL8 2DW | Detached | Leasehold | £360,000 | |
| 03 Dec 2025 | 8, Mile Lane, Bury, BL8 2DS | Detached | Leasehold | £565,000 | |
| 17 Sept 2025 | 7, Mile Lane, Bury, BL8 2DS | Detached | Leasehold | £360,000 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | 145, Bury & Bolton Road, Manchester, M26 4JY | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £465,000 |
In the M26 4LS postcode area, located within Ainsworth & Bradley Fold, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M26 4LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Hurst Green Close, Bury, BL8 2DL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 78 Mile Lane, Bury, BL8 2JR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 4LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Hill
Bury West - Elected 7 May 2026
Christian Wakeford
Bury South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M26 4LS 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.
The median sale price around M26 4LS in Bury West is £302,500 (about £301 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to M26 4LS, including Greenhill Primary School (Good), St Stephen's Church of England Primary School and Lowercroft Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
M26 4LS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,559 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 4LS is Christian Wakeford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Hill (Reform UK).