Lodge Road is in Radcliffe, Manchester and in Bury district. M26 1AL is located in the Radcliffe West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury South. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lodge Road, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M26 1QL, M26 1LL, M26 1LN, M26 1QQ, M26 1JY, M26 1LD, M26 1JX, M26 1RL, M26 1LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M26 1AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.2% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.8% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M26 1AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.3% | 46.3% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 36.8% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 10% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.7% | 60.7% | 19.0% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 27.9% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 8.8% | -9.4% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 1.9% | -5.6% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 12.2% | -17.1% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 8.6% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 17.2% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 21% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 34.4% | 19.2% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93% | 90.6% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 89.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 89.2% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 88.9% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 5.5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 8.6% | 0.5% | 8.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lodge Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Pilkington Park average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 3 Lodge Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £432,500 | 2025-03-28 | £430,825 |
| Unit 1 Lodge Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2016-09-30 | £253,522 |
M26 1AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 218 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 4,755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton County Nursery School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | - not rated | 5,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe Johnson Street , Radcliffe M26 1AW | - not rated | 227 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe Johnson Street , Radcliffe M26 1AW | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapelfield Primary School Clough Street , Radcliffe M26 1LH | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsefield Primary School Robertson Street , Radcliffe M26 4DW | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsefield Primary School Robertson Street , Radcliffe M26 4DW | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radcliffe Riverside School Abden Street , Radcliffe M26 3AT | - not rated | 850 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Radcliffe Riverside School Spring Lane , Radcliffe M26 2SZ | - not rated | 923 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coney Green Technology School Spring Lane , Radcliffe M26 2SZ | - not rated | 923 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Radcliffe Academy Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | - not rated | 958 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 2out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 3,905 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 4,546 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Ormerod Associates School Provision Outwood Road , Radcliffe M26 1AG | - not rated | 617 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millwood Primary Special School School Street , Radcliffe M26 3BW | 4out of 4 | 891 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Preparatory School Holly Bank , 20 Church Lane M25 7NF | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Specialist Arts College Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crumbs 102 | 102A Stand Lane | 213 yd | |
| Italia Mia | 21 Stand Lane | 236 yd | |
| Armaan | 1 Outwood Road | 246 yd | |
| Dough So Good Pizzeria | Radcliffe Market Hall, Blackburn Street | 275 yd | |
| The Cow Shed | Radcliffe Market Hall, Blackburn Street | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lock Keeper | Millbank, Pilkington Way | 173 yd | |
| Overdraught Bar | 28-30 Blackburn Street | 392 yd | |
| The Sparking Clog | 24 Radcliffe Moor Road | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar-B-Q Land | 7 Stand Lane | 254 yd | |
| Luisa's Cucina Ltd | Radcliffe Market Hall, 11 Blackburn Street | 259 yd | |
| Yo Thai & Mogul | Radcliffe Market Hall, Blackburn Street | 275 yd | |
| The Hungry Bulldog | Radcliffe Market Hall, Blackburn Street | 275 yd | |
| Acapulco Catina/Arigato | Radcliffe Market Hall, Blackburn Street | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Dale Street | 312 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda Stores Ltd, Pilkington Way | 340 yd | |
| Tesco | 52-54 Water Street | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamics Gym WATER STREET | health and fitness suite | 339 yd |
| Radcliffe Pool And Fitness Centre (Closed) Green Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 548 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields OUTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Hub Fitness TRUMETER WORKS TRUMETER WORKS MILLTOWN STREET | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Radcliffe Riverside West Campus (Radcliffe High) (Closed) Abden Street | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Hollinhurst Playing Fields BEECH STREET | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Radcliffe Leisure Centre SPRING LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 963 yd |
| Radcliffe Riverside School (Closed) Spring Lane | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| Muse Ladies Gym (Closed) ALBERT WORKS ALBERT WORKS WATER STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,017 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 44.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 44.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 44.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.