Postcode M26 4PZ 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 0.9 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 25.9% 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 4PZ.
Black Lane near M26 4PZ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £285,000 | £271 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £228,400 | £275 |
| Flats | 2 | £182,500 | £195 |
| Terraced | 36 | £180,000 | £211 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 4PZ.
In the M26 4PZ 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 4PZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 4PZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Davies
Radcliffe North & Ainsworth - Elected 7 May 2026
James Frith
Bury North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M26 4PZ 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 4PZ in Black Lane is £225,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to M26 4PZ, including Wesley Methodist Primary School (Good), St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe (Good) and St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M26 4PZ is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,380 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M26 4PZ 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 North covering M26 4PZ is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Davies (Reform UK).
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.