Postcode insights

M26 4UG

Hackney Close

Radcliffe East

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Detailed insights for M26 4UG

Overview

Postcode M26 4UG 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 8 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
0%
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

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 4UG.

Flood risk

No risk

Black Lane near M26 4UG 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 4UG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
394
Population density
6,421.6 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
357
91.07%
Indian
12
3.06%
African
6
1.53%
Irish
6
1.53%
Pakistani
5
1.28%
Total population: 392

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
37.22%
Level 3 (A level)
86
27.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
14.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
8.52%
No qualifications
26
8.2%
Total 16+ residents: 317

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
75
55.15%
Owns outright
52
38.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.15%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.47%
Total households: 136

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 4UG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M26 4UG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 202560, Shetland Way, Manchester, M26 4UHDetachedLeasehold£331,000
30 May 202552, Shetland Way, Manchester, M26 4UHDetachedLeasehold£247,000
15 Aug 202526, Hunter Drive, Manchester, M26 4NLDetachedLeasehold£295,000
15 Aug 202526, Hunter Drive, Manchester, M26 4NLDetachedFreehold£295,000
28 Mar 202512, Hunter Drive, Manchester, M26 4NLDetachedLeasehold£360,000

Schools

In the M26 4UG postcode area, located within Black Lane, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryGorsefield Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWesley Methodist Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M26 4UG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M26 4UG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExpressWater Street, Bury, M26 4DFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miMorrisons DailyOrkney Close, Bury, M26 2WRWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 4UG, 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 Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about M26 4UG

Is M26 4UG (Black Lane) safe?

The area around M26 4UG 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 4UG?

The median sale price around M26 4UG 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 4UG?

There are 9 schools close to M26 4UG, including St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Gorsefield Primary School (Good) and Wesley Methodist Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M26 4UG?

The closest station to M26 4UG is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink), about 919 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M26 4UG?

M26 4UG 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 4UG (Black Lane) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury South covering M26 4UG 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.