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Area guide · Greater Manchester

Living in Radcliffe

A snapshot of life in Radcliffe, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Radcliffe is a town in Greater Manchester, North West with a population of 31,114. The average house price is £199,648 and the overall crime rate is 91.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Radcliffe ranks

Population

31,114

Avg House Price

£199,648

Crime Rate

91.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

467 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,706.5

Median Age

41.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Radcliffe's detached homes (£330,589) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£110,655).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Radcliffe prices have risen 51% over the last 9 years (£131,850 → £199,648).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£330,589£322,50090
Semi-Detached£219,281£215,000150
Terraced£151,420£145,000206
Flat£110,655£116,00060

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Radcliffe is 91.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Radcliffe: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools9
Primary8
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Chapelfield Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Gorsefield Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Radcliffe Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, RadcliffePrimaryGood
St John's Church of England Primary School, RadcliffePrimaryGood
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyPrimaryGood
Star Radcliffe AcademySecondaryNo rating available
Wesley Methodist Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Radcliffe averages 467 Mbps — 367% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Radcliffe homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 66.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score71.2
% Rated C or Above66.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,155

Demographics & Economy

Population31,114
Median Age41.5
Median Household Income£29,706.5
Employment Rate55.5%
Owner Occupied64.2%
Degree-Level Qualified29.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Radcliffe?
The average house price in Radcliffe is £199,648 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Radcliffe?
The most affordable entry point in Radcliffe is a flat, with an average price of £110,655.
Is Radcliffe a safe place to live?
Radcliffe has a recorded crime rate of 91.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Radcliffe?
Radcliffe has 9 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Radcliffe?
Average broadband download speeds in Radcliffe are around 467 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98% of premises.
How big is Radcliffe?
Radcliffe is a settlement in Greater Manchester with a population of approximately 31,114.

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