Postcode insights

M26 4QH

Moss Shaw Way

Radcliffe North & Ainsworth

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Detailed insights for M26 4QH

Overview

Postcode M26 4QH 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% 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 Kearsley (Manchester), about 2.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Black Lane has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,622 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Black Lane has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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 4QH.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Kearsley (Manchester) located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
5,545.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.59(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.51(-2%)
Vehicle crime
9.06(+51%)
Public order
8.45(-17%)
Burglary
8.45(+53%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
295
95.16%
Pakistani
7
2.26%
Other Asian
2
0.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.65%
Irish
2
0.65%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
26.59%
Level 3 (A level)
57
21.35%
No qualifications
46
17.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.74%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
46.88%
Owns with a mortgage
52
40.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.38%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.34%
Social rents from council
1
0.78%
Total households: 128

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 4QH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 4QH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202610, Moss Shaw Way, Manchester, M26 4QHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£225,000
09 Jan 202619, Moss Shaw Way, Manchester, M26 4QHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£240,000
26 Sept 20253, Wardle Close, Manchester, M26 4QJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£180,000
27 Feb 202630, Eastfields, Manchester, M26 4QESemi-DetachedFreehold£217,600
28 Nov 202515, Eastfields, Manchester, M26 4QETerracedLeasehold£200,000

Schools

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

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

Good

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRadcliffe Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M26 4QH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miBP ShopHaven Close, Bury, M26 3LXWalking directions to BP Shop

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 4QH, 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 014BE01004998
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M26 4QH

Is M26 4QH (Black Lane) safe?

The area around M26 4QH records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 4QH?

The median sale price around M26 4QH 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 4QH?

There are 7 schools close to M26 4QH, including Wesley Methodist Primary School (Good), St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe (Good) and Radcliffe Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M26 4QH?

M26 4QH scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,622 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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