M26 1BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rupert Street, 0.7km from Outwood Gate in Radcliffe. Administratively it sits within Radcliffe West ward and the Bury South constituency.
This is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £116k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 42.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for M26 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00171717 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUPERT STREET, M26 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUPERT STREET, M26 1BE.
149
33
£ 41,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M26 1BE 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. M26 1BE spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. £116k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 42.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M26 1BE. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 91,500
32 sales · Mean £ 95,089
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
M26 1BE 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
Millwood Primary Special School
Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School
Cams Lane Primary School
Gorsefield Primary School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Radcliffe
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Kevin the Butcher0.6 km
- The Legend Mart0.7 km
- Bells Egg Stall0.6 km
- Dank Foods0.4 km
- Geno's Convenience Store0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Beths0.7 km
- Farrars Cafe0.6 km
- Flavour House0.8 km
- Kaths Plaice0.6 km
- Radcliffe United Reform Church1.0 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- ASDA0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- A Touch of Spice0.7 km
- Big Bite0.6 km
- Papa’s Chicken & Pizza0.7 km
- Pomodora0.0 km
- Roosters0.4 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hawthorn Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Lock Keeper0.5 km
- Overdraught Bar0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Radcliffe Metrolink1.0 km
- Whitefield Metrolink2.0 km
- Besses O’ Th’ Barn Metrolink2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hawthorn Avenue0.1 km
- Hawthorn Avenue0.1 km
- Rupert Street0.1 km
- Rupert Street0.1 km
- Albion Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M261BE · Data under Open Government Licence