Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

M26 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M26 1BY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

322

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M26 1BY 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.

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

M26 1BY has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

M26 1BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Outwood Gate in Radcliffe. Administratively it sits within Radcliffe West ward and the Bury South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M26 1BY is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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.



Census 2021 statistics for M26 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00171715 (shared with 12 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 1BY. 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

White / British88.8%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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school Local Schools

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Chapelfield Primary School

Good297 pupils0.5 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe

Good214 pupils0.6 km
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Millwood Primary Special School

Outstanding161 pupils1.5 km
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Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School

Requires Improvement108 pupils1.5 km
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Philips High School

Requires Improvement883 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Pomodora0.5 km
  • Roosters0.7 km
  • Fat Boys0.5 km
  • Grilled Hotspot Ltd0.5 km
  • Masterchef0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hawthorn Hotel0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Crumbs 1020.8 km
  • Armaan0.7 km
  • Branch 14 Coffee0.9 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd1.0 km
  • Starbucks@ Asda Radcliffe1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Dank Foods0.8 km
  • Geno's Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Jason Mini Market0.5 km
  • Stand Lane Convenience Store1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • ASDA1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Lock Keeper1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Radcliffe Metrolink1.4 km
  • Whitefield Metrolink1.8 km
  • Besses O’ Th’ Barn Metrolink2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Ringley Mews0.1 km
  • Outwood Road0.2 km
  • Woodley Avenue0.2 km
  • Woodley Avenue0.2 km
  • Outwood Road0.2 km