Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

OUTWOOD ROAD, M26 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OUTWOOD ROAD, M26 1BQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

307

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M26 1BQ 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.

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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

M26 1BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 79% 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. Property prices are trending up 21.4% year-on-year.

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

M26 1BQ is a mixed residential area on Outwood Road, 0.3km from Outwood Gate in Radcliffe. Administratively it sits within Radcliffe West ward and the Bury South constituency.

For families considering a move, M26 1BQ represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 21.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for M26 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00025370 (shared with 9 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 1BQ. 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

White / British90.5%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 125,000

5 sales · Mean £ 127,090

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe

Good214 pupils0.6 km
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Chapelfield Primary School

Good297 pupils0.7 km
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Millwood Primary Special School

Outstanding161 pupils1.3 km
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Cams Lane Primary School

Good206 pupils1.4 km
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Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School

Requires Improvement108 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Pomodora0.4 km
  • Roosters0.8 km
  • Fat Boys0.3 km
  • Grilled Hotspot Ltd0.3 km
  • Luisa's Cucina Ltd1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hawthorn Hotel0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Crumbs 1020.8 km
  • Armaan0.6 km
  • Branch 14 Coffee0.6 km
  • Italia Mia1.0 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Dank Foods0.8 km
  • Geno's Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Jason Mini Market0.4 km
  • Stand Lane Convenience Store0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Lock Keeper0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • ASDA0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Radcliffe Metrolink1.4 km
  • Whitefield Metrolink2.0 km
  • Besses O’ Th’ Barn Metrolink2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Hare & Hounds0.1 km
  • Hare & Hounds0.1 km
  • Ringwood Avenue0.1 km
  • Ringwood Avenue0.1 km
  • Outwood Road0.2 km