Lichfield Close Radcliffe, Bury
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (M26), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5101296.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £247,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3, E: 1).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Bury costs £2,555 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kearsley (Manchester), about 3.3 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 97 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Spring View Medical Centre, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £247,000 | £247,000 | £247,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £154,500 | £140,000 | £169,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £68,500 | £68,500 | £68,500 |
| 1997 | 2 | £42,250 | £39,000 | £45,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2023 | 3 M26 3LW | Semi-detached | £247,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Jul 2020 | 6 M26 3LW | Semi-detached | £180,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Jun 2017 | 3 M26 3LW | Semi-detached | £169,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Feb 2017 | 8 M26 3LW | Semi-detached | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Aug 2012 | 6 M26 3LW | Semi-detached | £105,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Nov 2007 | 9 M26 3LW | Semi-detached | £180,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Oct 2001 | 12 M26 3LW | Semi-detached | £68,500 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Oct 1997 | 7 M26 3LW | Semi-detached | £45,500 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Sep 1997 | 2 M26 3LW | Semi-detached | £39,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Council tax
What each band costs in Bury in 2026-27: Band D £2,555 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,703 | £1,987 | £2,271 | £2,555 | £3,123 | £3,691 | £4,259 | £5,110 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (35% of about 1,250 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Bury borough HMO.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Garage colony to rear of 6 Mayfair Avenue, Radcliffe: up to 5 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Land adjacent to 41 Station Close, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4GW: up to 14 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- FORMER TARMAC BUILDING MATERIALS LTD, STOPES ROAD, LITTLE LEVER, BOLTON, BL3 1NN, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Tarmac, Stopes Road, Little Lever, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 6 August 2026 to 7 August 2026: BT, New service connection, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| M26 3LW | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 2 / 2 | unlikely |
| M26 3LZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 97 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M26 3LW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M26 3LZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kearsley (Manchester) 55,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Farnworth 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Moses Gate 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chatsworth Road Bolton Road Estate | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Radcliffe Bus Station | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Thomas St Car Park | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 270 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 25 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Spring View Medical Centre | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Andrews Dental Care | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Alpha Hospital Bury | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Greater Manchester Police - Radcliffe Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Turks Cashzone | 90 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 340 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.7 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 750 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,210 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,720 m² | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 4.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dingle Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Farm Lodge Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Starling Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Starling Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Cinder Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Oaken Bottom | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 15 |
1 of the street's 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bury: see them on the Bury page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radcliffe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wesley Methodist Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cams Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Masefield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gorsefield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mytham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blackshaw Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Star Radcliffe Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shahbaaz M26 3WL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Ashbys Stores M26 3LP | Retailers - other | 380 m | 4 Good | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Moss Shaw Convenience Store M26 4NN | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Spice of India Takeaway M26 4NN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Pranzo Italiano Takeaway M26 4NN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| One Square One Limited | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (humberside).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 59% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Lichfield Road · Moss Close · Freshfields · Winchester Road · Plymouth Grove · The Crescent · Brynhall Close · Haven Close · Chatsworth Road · Moss Shaw Way · Launceston Road · Salisbury Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.