Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

LODGE ROAD, M26 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LODGE ROAD, M26 1AL.

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Population

570

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British90.6%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe

Good214 pupils0.2 km
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Chapelfield Primary School

Good297 pupils0.6 km
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Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School

Requires Improvement108 pupils0.7 km
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Millwood Primary Special School

Outstanding161 pupils0.8 km
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Gorsefield Primary School

Good348 pupils1.0 km
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Cams Lane Primary School

Good206 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Radcliffe

Good413 pupils1.2 km
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Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School

Inadequate283 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Overdraught Bar0.4 km
  • The Sparking Clog0.9 km
  • The Lock Keeper0.2 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • ASDA0.3 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
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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