Wardle Close Radcliffe, Bury
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (M26), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5102323.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £180,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 7).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 97 to 98 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Radcliffe Medical Practice, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £203,748 | £189,995 | £217,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £143,500 | £143,500 | £143,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £94,000 | £94,000 | £94,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £48,000 | £48,000 | £48,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £47,000 | £47,000 | £47,000 |
| 1995 | 2 | £40,750 | £37,500 | £44,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2025 | 3 M26 4QJ | Semi-detached | £180,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Mar 2022 | 11 M26 4QJ | Detached | £265,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Oct 2021 | 6 M26 4QJ | Semi-detached | £217,500 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Oct 2021 | 5 M26 4QJ | Semi-detached | £189,995 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Feb 2016 | 12 M26 4QJ | Detached | £160,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Apr 2014 | 13 M26 4QJ | Semi-detached | £143,500 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Mar 2013 | 8 M26 4QJ | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2008 | 3 M26 4QJ | Semi-detached | £130,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Sep 2003 | 6 M26 4QJ | Semi-detached | £94,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Jan 1998 | 14 M26 4QJ | Semi-detached | £48,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Mar 1997 | 3 M26 4QJ | Semi-detached | £47,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 May 1995 | 6 M26 4QJ | Semi-detached | £44,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Feb 1995 | 16 M26 4QJ | Semi-detached | £37,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7); House, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (6); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (43% of about 770 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)
- Land adjacent to 41 Station Close, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4GW: up to 14 homes, permissioned (160 m)
- Garage colony to rear of 6 Mayfair Avenue, Radcliffe: up to 5 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Land opposite 9 to 21 Unsworth Street, Radcliffe: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 4QJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| M26 4QH | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 97 m and 98 m above sea level (98 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M26 4QH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M26 4QJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kearsley (Manchester) 55,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Farnworth 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Moses Gate 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northlands Bolton Road Estate | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Radcliffe Bus Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Thomas St Car Park | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 25.1 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Radcliffe Medical Practice | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Pharmacy | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Andrews Dental Care | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Alpha Hospital Bury | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Greater Manchester Police - Radcliffe Police Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 380 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,110 m² | 240 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.9 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 800 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,460 m² | 300 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,720 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 8.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Withins Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Starling Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Starling Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Farm Lodge Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Cinder Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Oaken Bottom | Valley | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 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 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Methodist Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 180 m | No published inspection |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe | Primary | 3–11 | 310 m | No published inspection |
| Radcliffe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gorsefield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cams Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Star Radcliffe Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Masefield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Greenhill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pranzo Italiano Takeaway M26 4NN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Spice of India Takeaway M26 4NN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Moss Shaw Convenience Store M26 4NN | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 30 Oct 2024 |
| One Square One Limited | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2022 |
| H D Store M26 4QG | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Dolce@Wesley Methodist Primary School M26 4PX | School/college/university | 250 m | 4 Good | 12 May 2026 |
| Jacks M26 4HA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Lynne’s Kitchen M26 4HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ashbys Stores M26 3LP | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 29 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (metropolitan).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Eastfields · Moor Close · Arran Grove · Northlands · Carrslea Close · Winston Close · Abbey Close · Leander Close · Richmond Walk · Melrose Road · Forth Road · The Meadows
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.