Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

LARCH AVENUE, M26 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARCH AVENUE, M26 1BW.

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Population

341

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M26 1BW 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

M26 1BW has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

M26 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Larch Avenue, 0.5km from Outwood Gate in Radcliffe. Administratively it sits within Radcliffe West ward and the Bury South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M26 1BW is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for M26 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00025367 (shared with 8 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 1BW. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 145,425

4 sales · Mean £ 140,175

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe

Good214 pupils0.4 km
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Chapelfield Primary School

Good297 pupils0.4 km
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Millwood Primary Special School

Outstanding161 pupils1.2 km
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Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School

Requires Improvement108 pupils1.3 km
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Cams Lane Primary School

Good206 pupils1.4 km
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Gorsefield Primary School

Good348 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Kevin the Butcher0.8 km
  • The Legend Mart0.9 km
  • Bells Egg Stall0.8 km
  • Dank Foods0.5 km
  • Geno's Convenience Store0.6 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Beths0.9 km
  • Farrars Cafe0.8 km
  • Flavour House1.0 km
  • Kaths Plaice0.8 km
  • The Cow Shed0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • ASDA0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • A Touch of Spice0.9 km
  • Big Bite0.8 km
  • Papa’s Chicken & Pizza0.9 km
  • Pomodora0.2 km
  • Roosters0.5 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hawthorn Hotel0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Lock Keeper0.7 km
  • Overdraught Bar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Radcliffe Metrolink1.2 km
  • Whitefield Metrolink1.8 km
  • Besses O’ Th’ Barn Metrolink2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodley Avenue0.1 km
  • Woodley Avenue0.1 km
  • Ringwood Avenue0.1 km
  • Ringwood Avenue0.1 km
  • Hawthorn Avenue0.2 km