Postcode insights

M26 4PG

Lever Street

Radcliffe North & Ainsworth

Interactive map showing M26 4PG and surrounding area

Detailed insights for M26 4PG

Overview

Postcode M26 4PG 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 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 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
54.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

3/10

Black Lane has a low crime rate, with approximately 37 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

54.3%

Approximately 54.3% 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 4PG.

Flood risk

No risk

Black Lane near M26 4PG 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M26 4PG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
8,155.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.47(-64%)
Public order
7.41(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.73(-63%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.37(-63%)
Vehicle crime
3.37(-44%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
269
85.67%
Other White
12
3.82%
African
9
2.87%
Other
7
2.23%
Pakistani
4
1.27%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
104
38.66%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
17.47%
Level 3 (A level)
35
13.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.92%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
75
45.73%
Owns with a mortgage
26
15.85%
Owns outright
23
14.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
13.41%
Other social rented
14
8.54%
Total households: 164

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 4PG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 4PG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 202637, Lever Street, Manchester, M26 4PGTerracedFreehold£120,000
16 Dec 2025120, Lever Street, Manchester, M26 4PQTerracedLeasehold£170,000
31 Jul 202513, Red Bank Road, Manchester, M26 4PWTerracedLeasehold£147,000
27 Jun 202517, Red Bank Road, Manchester, M26 4PWTerracedLeasehold£160,000
03 Dec 2025189, Alma Street, Manchester, M26 4EXTerracedLeasehold£155,000

Schools

In the M26 4PG postcode area, located within Black Lane, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M26 4PG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWesley Methodist Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

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

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M26 4PG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 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 4PG, 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)Black LaneE02001032
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 014EE01005003
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M26 4PG

Is M26 4PG (Black Lane) safe?

The area around M26 4PG 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.

What is the average house price near M26 4PG?

The median sale price around M26 4PG in Black Lane is £225,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M26 4PG?

There are 7 schools close to M26 4PG, 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.

What is the nearest station to M26 4PG?

The closest station to M26 4PG is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,243 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M26 4PG?

M26 4PG 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).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering M26 4PG 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.