Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

M26 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M26 1AD.

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Population

403

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 31,000 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: M26 1AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

M26 1AD has a significant social housing presence — 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M26 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Mount Pleasant in Radcliffe. Administratively it sits within Radcliffe West ward and the Bury South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M26 1AD is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for M26 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00025345 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M26 1AD. The average age is 29.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.7%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.7%
Other / Mixed10.7%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

school Local Schools

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Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School

Requires Improvement108 pupils0.5 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe

Good214 pupils0.5 km
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Millwood Primary Special School

Outstanding161 pupils0.6 km
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Gorsefield Primary School

Good348 pupils0.7 km
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Chapelfield Primary School

Good297 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Radcliffe

Good413 pupils0.9 km
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Cams Lane Primary School

Good206 pupils1.2 km
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Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School

Inadequate283 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Sparking Clog0.6 km
  • The Lock Keeper0.2 km
  • Overdraught Bar0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Kevin the Butcher0.1 km
  • The Legend Mart0.1 km
  • Go Local Extra0.8 km
  • Ainsworth Road Butchers0.7 km
  • Baltic food0.8 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Rhode Island Coffee0.6 km
  • Beths0.1 km
  • Farrars Cafe0.1 km
  • Flavour House0.2 km
  • Kaths Plaice0.1 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.0 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • ASDA0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • A Touch of Spice0.2 km
  • Big Bite0.0 km
  • Papa’s Chicken & Pizza0.1 km
  • Pomodora0.7 km
  • Roosters0.6 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hawthorn Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Radcliffe Metrolink0.4 km
  • Whitefield Metrolink2.2 km
  • Besses O’ Th’ Barn Metrolink3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Dale Street0.1 km
  • Dale Street0.1 km
  • Radcliffe Bus Station0.1 km
  • Radcliffe Bus Station0.1 km
  • Radcliffe Bus Station (Stop C)0.1 km