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Broadband in M26 3BW

Bury, Bury

Superfast broadband covers 100% of premises here.

Best speed300 Mbps
StandardSuperfastGigabit
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Flood Risk

TBC

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

300 Mbps

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near M26 3BW

Bury covers the M26 3BW postcode. Below you'll find a data-driven picture of life here. Broadband speeds from Ofcom and Ookla. Property prices from the Land Registry. Crime from Police.uk. Demographics from the ONS. Plus schools, flood risk, mobile coverage, and more. No filler. Just facts that help you decide.

Broadband at M26 3BW is solid. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Bury beats that. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. No gigabit connections available yet. Top speeds listed as 300 Mbps.

Every premises at M26 3BW meets the broadband USO. Only 0% can reach 300 Mbps though. The baseline is met. Top speeds are another story. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Limited house price data for M26 3BW. Few residential sales on record here. Could be a commercial area, new development, or rental-heavy. Land Registry only records completed sales. Rentals and new-builds under shared ownership may not appear. Check Rightmove or Zoopla for current asking prices. Talk to local estate agents for a ground-level view.

0 crimes recorded in the latest month. Low crime area. Fewer incidents than most places this size. Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. One month is a snapshot. Look at trends over time.

Air quality: Fair. PM2.5: 2.6 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines.

Deprivation index: decile undefined out of 10. That's most deprived.

Nearest train station: Bury. Distance: 2.6 miles. A short drive or cycle ride. Also: Bolton (4.3 mi). And Salford Central (6.3 mi). No public EV chargers recorded nearby. Home charging would be the main option. Check Zap-Map for the latest charger locations.

Council tax: mostly Band C. Mostly lower bands. More affordable council tax. Check your exact band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Band affects your annual bill by hundreds of pounds.

4G outdoor coverage: 99%. Strong mobile signal across the area. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom. Street-level signal can vary. Buildings and terrain affect actual reception. Try your handset on-site before switching provider.

Remote working score: 45/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. Family score: 50/100. Mixed for families. Depends on priorities. Scores factor in broadband, schools, crime, and GPs. They weight each category by its relevance. A low score doesn't mean the area is bad. It means specific factors may not suit that use case. Compare scores with nearby postcodes to spot patterns.

A note on broadband providers. Ofcom data shows what's available. Not which provider to pick. Actual speeds depend on your line, your router, and your provider. Check BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local FTTP operators. Compare deals at broadbandcompareuk.com or uSwitch. Contract lengths vary. 18 months is standard. Some offer 12. Ask about setup fees. They range from free to £50+. Run a speed test after installation. If speeds don't match what you're paying for, complain.

Every figure on this page has a source. Ofcom for broadband. Police.uk for crime. Land Registry for house prices. ONS for demographics. Environment Agency for flood risk. Ookla for real speed tests. We don't estimate or interpolate. If the data isn't available, we say so.

A data profile is a starting point. Visit M26 3BW before making decisions. Drive the commute at peak time. Walk to the local shops. Check mobile signal inside a property, not just outside. Look at the street on Google Maps and in person. They often tell different stories.

That covers the key data for M26 3BW. Visit in person before deciding. Walk the streets at different times of day. Talk to neighbours if you can. Check parking, noise levels, and local shops. The numbers give you the framework. The visit fills in the rest. Data changes over time. Bookmark this page and check back for updates.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)0%
0%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)0%
0%
TBC
Gigabit0%
0%
TBC

Speed Distribution at M26 3BW

100%
30–300 Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Digital Divide at M26 3BW

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

99%

4G Indoor

85%

5G Outdoor

0%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · Data at local authority area level

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Area suitability scores

M26 3BW

Remote Worker

45

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

50

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

0

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

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Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 0

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

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Council tax bands

Band distribution for Bury

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · Bury

A
30%£1,381
B
25%£1,611
C
20%£1,841
D
15%£2,071
E
5%£2,531
F
3%£2,991
G
2%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for Bury, 2024/25

VOA 2025

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Bury

2.6 mi

by road

🚂

Bolton

4.3 mi

by road

🚂

Salford Central

6.3 mi

by road

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Fair air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)2.6 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide) μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API · Guidelines: WHO 2021

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01005008

Overall IMD Decile

N/A / 10

N/A

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
IncomeN/AN/AN/A
EmploymentN/AN/AN/A
EducationN/AN/AN/A
HealthN/AN/AN/A
CrimeN/AN/AN/A
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA:

Population

N/A

Census 2021

Density

N/A

per km² · Unknown

Median Age

N/A

years (est.)

Census 2021 (ONS)

Area info

Parish

Bury

District

Bury

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01005008

Frequently asked questions about M26 3BW

What are the broadband speeds available at M26 3BW?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at M26 3BW. Maximum download speeds reach 300 Mbps. Ultrafast coverage is at 0%.

What is the average house price near M26 3BW?

No recent house price data for M26 3BW. Few residential sales on record, or mainly commercial properties.

How does crime rate in M26 3BW compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 0 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is below average.

How suitable is M26 3BW for remote working?

M26 3BW scores 45/100 for remote working suitability, making it somewhat limited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.

What is the mobile signal like at M26 3BW?

4G outdoor coverage at M26 3BW is 99%, with 5G outdoor at 0%. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near M26 3BW?

EPC data is not yet available for M26 3BW. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at M26 3BW?

The most common council tax band in Bury is Band C. Band D council tax is approximately £1243 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.

What transport links are available near M26 3BW?

The nearest train station to M26 3BW is Bury, 2.6 miles away. Other nearby stations include Bolton (4.3 mi) and Salford Central (6.3 mi).

Is M26 3BW a suitable area for families?

M26 3BW scores 50/100 for family suitability, rated reasonably suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.

What is the air quality like at M26 3BW?

Air quality at M26 3BW is rated Fair with PM2.5 levels at 2.6 µg/m³. This is close to WHO guideline levels.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from M26 3BW?

EV charging data is not yet available for M26 3BW. Check Zap-Map (zap-map.com) for the latest public charging locations near you.

Can I get full fibre broadband at M26 3BW?

Ultrafast broadband is not currently available at M26 3BW. Standard and superfast options may still be available. Check with providers for the latest rollout plans.

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