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M26

MANCHESTER

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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M26 is the postcode district for MANCHESTER, located in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £224,632
1yr change ▼ 23.3%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£224,632

▼ 23.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

22% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

369 Mbps

Property Prices in M26

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in M26 is £224,632, which is 41% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in M26 cost 21.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in M26 have fallen 23.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £327,701 230
Semi-detached £215,563 431
Terraced £146,589 655
Flat £109,068 166
All types £224,632 1557

5-Year Price History

£199K £214K £230K £245K £260K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in M26

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, M26 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in M26

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

M26 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
St Saviour CofE Primary School, Ringley Primary Good mi
Chapelfield Primary School Primary Good mi
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe Primary Not inspected mi
Millwood Primary Special School Other Not inspected mi
Radcliffe Primary School Primary Good mi

1

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

198,921

Population

62

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
16.0%
Social rent
15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in M26 are 369.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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369.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in M26 is collected by Bury. The Band D rate is £2,180/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

M2

M26 — MANCHESTER

Area Summary

M26 (MANCHESTER) offers affordable property prices (£224,632, 22% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (369 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about M26 MANCHESTER

What is the average house price in M26 MANCHESTER?
The average house price in M26 (MANCHESTER) is £224,632, based on 1557 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 22% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 23.3% over the past year.
Is M26 MANCHESTER a safe area to live?
Crime in M26 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of M26 MANCHESTER?
The population of M26 (MANCHESTER) is approximately 198,921 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 16% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in M26?
The average broadband download speed in M26 is 369 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in M26 MANCHESTER?
There are 13 schools in or near M26. 46% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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