M26 1AG is a mixed residential area on Outwood Road, 0.5km from Outwood in Radcliffe. Administratively it sits within Radcliffe West ward and the Bury South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. 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 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 61.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for M26 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00025366 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OUTWOOD ROAD, M26 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OUTWOOD ROAD, M26 1AG.
236
41
£ 41,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
M26 1AG is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 61.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M26 1AG. The average age is 41.4. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 140,000
15 sales · Mean £ 152,200
Terraced
£ 110,000
3 sales · Mean £ 101,666
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
Gorsefield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Kevin the Butcher0.7 km
- The Legend Mart0.8 km
- Bells Egg Stall0.7 km
- Dank Foods0.5 km
- Geno's Convenience Store0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Beths0.8 km
- Farrars Cafe0.7 km
- Flavour House0.9 km
- Kaths Plaice0.7 km
- Re Fresh Cafe1.0 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- ASDA0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- A Touch of Spice0.8 km
- Big Bite0.7 km
- Papa’s Chicken & Pizza0.8 km
- Pomodora0.1 km
- Roosters0.6 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hawthorn Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Lock Keeper0.6 km
- Overdraught Bar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Radcliffe Metrolink1.1 km
- Whitefield Metrolink2.1 km
- Besses O’ Th’ Barn Metrolink2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Albion Street0.1 km
- Albion Street0.1 km
- James Street0.2 km
- Hawthorn Avenue0.2 km
- Hawthorn Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M261AG · Data under Open Government Licence