M26 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lodge Road, 0.8km from Mount Pleasant in Radcliffe. Administratively it sits within Radcliffe West ward and the Bury South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for M26 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00025337 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LODGE ROAD, M26 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LODGE ROAD, M26 1AL.
570
32
£ 41,400 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. M26 1AL spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M26 1AL. The average age is 31.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
M26 1AL has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe
Chapelfield Primary School
Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School
Millwood Primary Special School
Gorsefield Primary School
Cams Lane Primary School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Radcliffe
Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Pausa Coffee Shop (within Dunelm Store)0.5 km
- Bridge Tavern0.3 km
- Chilli Pepper0.4 km
- Four20 Desserts Ltd1.0 km
- Italia Mia0.2 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Church Street Take-away0.6 km
- Istanbul Grill0.7 km
- Spiceburg0.8 km
- Vedali Flames0.7 km
- Dragon & Phoenix0.8 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Stand Lane Convenience Store0.2 km
- Bells Egg Stall0.3 km
- Dank Foods0.2 km
- Geno's Convenience Store0.3 km
- Jason Mini Market0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Overdraught Bar0.4 km
- The Sparking Clog0.9 km
- The Lock Keeper0.2 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- ASDA0.3 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hawthorn Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Radcliffe Metrolink0.6 km
- Whitefield Metrolink2.0 km
- Besses O’ Th’ Barn Metrolink3.0 km
Bus Stops
- James Street0.1 km
- James Street0.1 km
- Outward Road (to def rte)0.2 km
- Outward Road (to def rte)0.2 km
- Johnson Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M261AL · Data under Open Government Licence