M26 1BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hawthorn 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 1BX is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, up 11.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for M26 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00171715 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWTHORN AVENUE, M26 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWTHORN AVENUE, M26 1BX.
322
39
£ 41,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M26 1BX 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
M26 1BX has a significant social housing presence — 57% 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. Property prices are trending up 11.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M26 1BX. The average age is 38.8. 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
£ 142,500
6 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
M26 1BX 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- Stand Lane Convenience Store0.7 km
- Kevin the Butcher0.8 km
- The Legend Mart0.9 km
- Bells Egg Stall0.8 km
- Dank Foods0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Overdraught Bar0.9 km
- The Lock Keeper0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Branch 14 Coffee0.9 km
- Bridge Tavern0.8 km
- Chilli Pepper0.9 km
- Italia Mia0.7 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- ASDA0.7 km
- Lidl0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Dixy Chicken0.9 km
- Masterchef0.6 km
- Papas Chicken & Pizza (Radcliffe ) Ltd0.9 km
- PFC Peri Fried Chicken Ltd0.8 km
- Pizza Kingz0.9 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hawthorn Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Radcliffe Metrolink1.1 km
- Whitefield Metrolink1.8 km
- Besses O’ Th’ Barn Metrolink2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Hawthorn Avenue0.2 km
- Hawthorn Avenue0.2 km
- Woodley Avenue0.2 km
- Woodley Avenue0.2 km
- Ringwood Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M261BX · Data under Open Government Licence