Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

JOHNSON STREET, M26 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOHNSON STREET, M26 1AW.

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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

M26 1AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 69% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

M26 1AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Johnson Street, 0.8km from Outwood in Radcliffe. Administratively it sits within Radcliffe West ward and the Bury South constituency.

For families considering a move, M26 1AW represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for M26 1AW 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 1AW. 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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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 142,000

10 sales · Mean £ 149,450

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

M26 1AW 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.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe

Good214 pupils0.0 km
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Chapelfield Primary School

Good297 pupils0.5 km
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Millwood Primary Special School

Outstanding161 pupils0.9 km
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Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School

Requires Improvement108 pupils0.9 km
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Gorsefield Primary School

Good348 pupils1.2 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 pupils1.4 km
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Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School

Inadequate283 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Pausa Coffee Shop (within Dunelm Store)0.7 km
  • Bridge Tavern0.5 km
  • Chilli Pepper0.6 km
  • Italia Mia0.4 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
  • + 15 more
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Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Church Street Take-away0.7 km
  • Istanbul Grill0.8 km
  • Spiceburg1.0 km
  • Vedali Flames0.8 km
  • Dragon & Phoenix1.0 km
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Stand Lane Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Bells Egg Stall0.4 km
  • Dank Foods0.3 km
  • Geno's Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Jason Mini Market0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Overdraught Bar0.5 km
  • The Sparking Clog1.0 km
  • The Lock Keeper0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • ASDA0.4 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hawthorn Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Radcliffe Metrolink0.8 km
  • Whitefield Metrolink2.0 km
  • Besses O’ Th’ Barn Metrolink2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Johnson Street0.0 km
  • Johnson Street0.0 km
  • Rupert Street0.1 km
  • Rupert Street0.1 km
  • Outward Road (to def rte)0.1 km