Beech Street is in Radcliffe, Manchester and in Bury district. M26 1GH 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 Beech Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1GH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M26 1JL, M26 1FN, M26 1JJ, M26 1JF, M26 1GJ, M26 1JN, M26 1JW, M26 1JE, M26 1RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M26 1GH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.6% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 1GH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 49.2% | 50.5% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 30.1% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 9.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.8% | 47.6% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 36.6% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 12% | 11.6% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 18.5% | 12.9% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 11.5% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 17% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 19.4% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 31.2% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.2% | 91.8% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 91.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.6% | 91.6% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 95.9% | 91.6% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.2% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Jewish | 8.6% | 0.5% | 8.1% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Beech Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2025-01-24 | £156,247 |
| 7 Beech Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-09-27 | £153,815 |
| 29 Beech Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-12-20 | £155,856 |
| 27 Beech Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2023-08-11 | £153,071 |
| 17 Beech Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-03-15 | £139,979 |
M26 1GH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 201 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Other | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 5,285 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapelfield Primary School Clough Street , Radcliffe M26 1LH | 3out of 4 | 113 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe Johnson Street , Radcliffe M26 1AW | 1out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School Bury Street , Radcliffe M26 2GB | 1out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Higher Lane Primary School Egerton Road , Whitefield M45 7EX | 3out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitefield Abingdon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PT | 4out of 4 | 1,883 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 | 1,399 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Academy Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | 1out of 4 | 3,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys School Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | - not rated | 3,487 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 3,692 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 4,105 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 | 4,091 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 4,745 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millwood Primary Special School School Street , Radcliffe M26 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughside College Bury New Road , Prestwich M25 3BL | 3out of 4 | 2,606 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | 4out of 4 | 3,940 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crumbs 102 | 102A Stand Lane | 687 yd | |
| Armaan | 1 Outwood Road | 941 yd | |
| Italia Mia | 21 Stand Lane | 982 yd | |
| two birds one stone | 14 Radcliffe New Road | 1,043 yd | |
| Dough So Good Pizzeria | Radcliffe Market Hall, Blackburn Street | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lock Keeper | Millbank, Pilkington Way | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masterchef | 286 Stand Lane | 179 yd | |
| Roosters | Sunlight House, 125 Stand Lane | 561 yd | |
| Mings | 165 Radcliffe New Road | 856 yd | |
| Grilled Hotspot Ltd | 84 Outwood Road | 903 yd | |
| Bar-B-Q Land | 7 Stand Lane | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollinhurst Playing Fields BEECH STREET | grass pitches | 60 yd |
| Stand Golf Club ASHBOURNE GROVE | golf | 724 yd |
| Old Standians Afc (Ringley Road) Ringley Road | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Hub Fitness TRUMETER WORKS TRUMETER WORKS MILLTOWN STREET | health and fitness suite | 952 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields OUTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 956 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.