M26 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Mount Pleasant in Radcliffe. Administratively it sits within Radcliffe West ward and the Bury South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M26 1AD is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for M26 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00025345 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M26 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M26 1AD.
403
30
£ 31,000 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M26 1AD 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 1AD has a significant social housing presence — 72% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M26 1AD. The average age is 29.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
school Local Schools
Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School
St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe
Millwood Primary Special School
Gorsefield Primary School
Chapelfield Primary School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Radcliffe
Cams Lane Primary School
Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Sparking Clog0.6 km
- The Lock Keeper0.2 km
- Overdraught Bar0.1 km
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Kevin the Butcher0.1 km
- The Legend Mart0.1 km
- Go Local Extra0.8 km
- Ainsworth Road Butchers0.7 km
- Baltic food0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Rhode Island Coffee0.6 km
- Beths0.1 km
- Farrars Cafe0.1 km
- Flavour House0.2 km
- Kaths Plaice0.1 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- ASDA0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- A Touch of Spice0.2 km
- Big Bite0.0 km
- Papa’s Chicken & Pizza0.1 km
- Pomodora0.7 km
- Roosters0.6 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hawthorn Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Radcliffe Metrolink0.4 km
- Whitefield Metrolink2.2 km
- Besses O’ Th’ Barn Metrolink3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Dale Street0.1 km
- Dale Street0.1 km
- Radcliffe Bus Station0.1 km
- Radcliffe Bus Station0.1 km
- Radcliffe Bus Station (Stop C)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M261AD · Data under Open Government Licence