M26 1AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Outwood Road, 0.8km from Outwood in Radcliffe. Administratively it sits within Radcliffe West ward and the Bury South constituency.
For families considering a move, M26 1AQ represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 69% 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 49.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for M26 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00025337 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OUTWOOD ROAD, M26 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OUTWOOD ROAD, M26 1AQ.
570
32
£ 41,400 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
M26 1AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 69% 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 down 49.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M26 1AQ. The average age is 31.9. 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
Terraced
£ 143,000
15 sales · Mean £ 154,600
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
Gorsefield Primary School
Cams Lane Primary School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Radcliffe
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Pausa Coffee Shop (within Dunelm Store)0.6 km
- Branch 14 Coffee1.0 km
- Bridge Tavern0.5 km
- Chilli Pepper0.6 km
- Italia Mia0.4 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Church Street Take-away0.8 km
- Istanbul Grill0.8 km
- Spiceburg0.9 km
- Vedali Flames0.8 km
- Dragon & Phoenix0.9 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Stand Lane Convenience Store0.4 km
- Bells Egg Stall0.4 km
- Dank Foods0.4 km
- Geno's Convenience Store0.4 km
- Jason Mini Market0.2 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Overdraught Bar0.5 km
- The Sparking Clog0.9 km
- The Lock Keeper0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- ASDA0.3 km
- Lidl0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hawthorn Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Radcliffe Metrolink0.8 km
- Whitefield Metrolink2.1 km
- Besses O’ Th’ Barn Metrolink3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Outward Road (to def rte)0.0 km
- Outward Road (to def rte)0.0 km
- James Street0.1 km
- Johnson Street0.1 km
- Johnson Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M261AQ · Data under Open Government Licence