M26 1BP is a mixed residential area on Ringwood Avenue, 0.3km from Outwood Gate in Radcliffe. Administratively it sits within Radcliffe West ward and the Bury South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 6.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for M26 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00025370 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RINGWOOD AVENUE, M26 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RINGWOOD AVENUE, M26 1BP.
307
38
£ 41,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M26 1BP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. M26 1BP spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. £172k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 6.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M26 1BP. The average age is 37.7. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
9 sales · Mean £ 158,055
school Local Schools
St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe
Chapelfield Primary School
Millwood Primary Special School
Cams Lane Primary School
Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Kevin the Butcher0.9 km
- Bells Egg Stall0.9 km
- Dank Foods0.7 km
- Geno's Convenience Store0.7 km
- Jason Mini Market0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Farrars Cafe0.9 km
- Kaths Plaice0.9 km
- The Cow Shed0.9 km
- Crumbs 1020.7 km
- Dough So Good Pizzeria0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- ASDA0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Big Bite0.9 km
- Pomodora0.3 km
- Roosters0.7 km
- Fat Boys0.2 km
- Grilled Hotspot Ltd0.2 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hawthorn Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Lock Keeper0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Radcliffe Metrolink1.3 km
- Whitefield Metrolink1.9 km
- Besses O’ Th’ Barn Metrolink2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Ringwood Avenue0.0 km
- Ringwood Avenue0.0 km
- Woodley Avenue0.1 km
- Woodley Avenue0.1 km
- Albion Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M261BP · Data under Open Government Licence