Market Street is in Radcliffe, Manchester and in Bolton district. M26 1HB is located in the Kearsley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton South East. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Market Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M26 1HF, M26 1FP, M26 1HD, M26 1GW, M26 1GD, M26 1RT, M26 1HA, M26 1QE, M26 1RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M26 1HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.1% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.9% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 1HB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 37.3% | 46.5% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 32.3% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 11% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 54.1% | 40.4% | -13.7% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 46.8% | 16.5% | 33.6% | 13.2% |
| Fair health | 11% | 7.4% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 19.5% | 14.6% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 7% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 18.4% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 8.2% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 20.9% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 27.2% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 95.7% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 97.7% | 97.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 97.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.7% | 37.2% | -12.5% |
| Christian | 61.3% | 46.2% | 15.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Farnworth South 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 -53.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Market Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-08-23 | £292,057 |
| Flat 1 50 Market Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-11-16 | £251,270 |
| 110 Market Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £189,995 | 2022-08-08 | £205,764 |
| 104A Market Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-06-01 | £188,872 |
| 96 Market Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-12-17 | £150,281 |
M26 1HB 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,437 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prestolee Primary School Church Road , Stoneclough M26 1HJ | 4out of 4 | 291 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Bent Spur Road , Kearsley BL4 8PB | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour CofE Primary School, Ringley Fold Road , Stoneclough M26 1EU | 4out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kearsley West Primary School Primrose Street , Kearsley BL4 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John CofE Primary School, Kearsley Church Road , Kearsley BL4 8AP | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearsley Academy Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8HY | 2out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 2out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 2out of 4 | 3,048 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Barlow RC High School 37 Ash Drive , Wardley M27 9QP | 2out of 4 | 3,278 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Church of England High School Lucas Road , Farnworth BL4 9RU | 4out of 4 | 3,406 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge College Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8LB | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Bolton Concorde House , 2 Frederick Street BL4 9AL | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | 4out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millwood Primary Special School School Street , Radcliffe M26 3BW | 4out of 4 | 3,126 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 4,094 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Cafe | 18 Manchester Road | 884 yd | |
| St Saviour | St Saviour Church Of England, Fold Road | 897 yd | |
| Patrao | 215 Manchester Road | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Street Tavern | 131 Market Street | 38 yd | |
| The Grapes Hotel | 47 Market Street | 38 yd | |
| Kwality Hotel Limited | Hare And Hounds, 13 Market Street | 230 yd | |
| Coopers Taverns (The Moss Rose) | Moss Rose Inn, 1 Manchester Road | 847 yd | |
| The Horseshoe | 395 Fold Road | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DD's Food Bar | Unit D1, Europa Way | 167 yd | |
| Golden Village | 22 Manchester Road | 913 yd | |
| The New Shabna Tandoori | 44-46 Manchester Road | 913 yd | |
| Top Chef | 211 Manchester Road | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brook Street STONECLOUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| St Stephens C Of E (Kearsley Moor) Primary School BENT SPUR ROAD | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Kearsley Cricket Club SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,036 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 | 96.9% |
| 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 | 150.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.