M26 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Albion Street, 0.6km from Outwood Gate in Radcliffe. Administratively it sits within Radcliffe West ward and the Bury South constituency.
Within the M26 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for M26 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00171717 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBION STREET, M26 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBION STREET, M26 1BJ.
149
33
£ 41,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M26 1BJ 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
No single demographic signal dominates M26 1BJ — age 33, 45% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M26 1BJ. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 100,000
5 sales · Mean £ 108,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
M26 1BJ 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Kevin the Butcher0.7 km
- The Legend Mart0.8 km
- Bells Egg Stall0.7 km
- Dank Foods0.4 km
- Geno's Convenience Store0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Beths0.8 km
- Farrars Cafe0.7 km
- Flavour House0.8 km
- Kaths Plaice0.7 km
- Re Fresh Cafe0.9 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- ASDA0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- A Touch of Spice0.8 km
- Big Bite0.7 km
- Papa’s Chicken & Pizza0.8 km
- Pomodora0.0 km
- Roosters0.4 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hawthorn Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Lock Keeper0.6 km
- Overdraught Bar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Radcliffe Metrolink1.0 km
- Whitefield Metrolink1.9 km
- Besses O’ Th’ Barn Metrolink2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hawthorn Avenue0.0 km
- Hawthorn Avenue0.0 km
- Albion Street0.1 km
- Albion Street0.1 km
- Rupert Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M261BJ · Data under Open Government Licence