Albion Street is in Radcliffe, Manchester and in Bury district. M26 1BH is located in the Radcliffe West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury South. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Albion Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M26 1BJ, M26 1BE, M26 1AZ, M26 1BN, M26 1AG, M26 1AY, M26 1UG, M26 1LP, M26 1DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M26 1BH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 48.7% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 47.5% | 51.3% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 1BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 43.9% | 52.3% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 20.7% | -13.5% | 44.2% | -23.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 14% | 12.6% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (86%) 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 | 50.6% | 44.7% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 41.3% | 9.7% | 33.6% | 7.7% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 8.7% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.1% | 25% | 3.9% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 11.6% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.7% | 18.8% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.2% | 18.8% | -1.4% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 17.9% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 96.2% | 83.3% | -12.9% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 94.9% | 88.7% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 6% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 88.7% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.7% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albion Street 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Albion Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-01-24 | £179,137 |
| 12 Albion Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2023-10-25 | £96,754 |
| 12 Albion Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2023-10-25 | £96,754 |
| 80 Albion Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-08-21 | £113,386 |
| 54 Albion Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2022-05-20 | £132,464 |
The percentage of student residents living in M26 1BH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 4,543 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 1out of 4 | 111 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapelfield Primary School Clough Street , Radcliffe M26 1LH | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Lane Primary School Cams Lane , Radcliffe M26 3SW | 3out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsefield Primary School Robertson Street , Radcliffe M26 4DW | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Radcliffe Belgrave Street , Radcliffe M26 4DG | 3out of 4 | 1,667 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 3out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 3,816 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Academy Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | 1out of 4 | 4,046 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys School Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | - not rated | 4,148 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 4,264 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 4,311 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 4,954 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millwood Primary Special School School Street , Radcliffe M26 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,681 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughside College Bury New Road , Prestwich M25 3BL | 3out of 4 | 3,209 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | 4out of 4 | 3,220 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armaan | 1 Outwood Road | 265 yd | |
| Crumbs 102 | 102A Stand Lane | 453 yd | |
| Starbucks@ Asda Radcliffe | Asda Stores Ltd, Pilkington Way | 591 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Riverside Retail Park, Pilkington Way | 592 yd | |
| Italia Mia | 21 Stand Lane | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lock Keeper | Millbank, Pilkington Way | 584 yd | |
| Overdraught Bar | 28-30 Blackburn Street | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Hotspot Ltd | 84 Outwood Road | 159 yd | |
| Roosters | Sunlight House, 125 Stand Lane | 480 yd | |
| Panku | Asda Stores Ltd, Pilkington Way | 591 yd | |
| Luisa's Cucina Ltd | Radcliffe Market Hall, 11 Blackburn Street | 664 yd | |
| Bar-B-Q Land | 7 Stand Lane | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Asda Stores Ltd, Pilkington Way | 591 yd | |
| Lidl | Dale Street | 708 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Fields OUTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 216 yd |
| Dynamics Gym WATER STREET | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Hollinhurst Playing Fields BEECH STREET | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Radcliffe Pool And Fitness Centre (Closed) Green Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 927 yd |
| Hub Fitness TRUMETER WORKS TRUMETER WORKS MILLTOWN STREET | health and fitness suite | 973 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.