Sefton Street is in Radcliffe, Manchester and in Bury district. M26 1LZ 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 Sefton Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M26 1WA, M26 1NA, M26 1JW, M26 1JN, M26 1JQ, M26 1LF, M26 1LY, M26 1FE, M26 1JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M26 1LZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 51.2% | 47.7% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 48.8% | 52.3% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 1LZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.4% 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 | 54% | 56.4% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 18.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 22.6% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -21.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 12.8% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 50.3% | 43.2% | -7.1% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 35.1% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 15% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 25.6% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 9.8% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 19.7% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 16.2% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 20.5% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 91.3% | 85.4% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 91.9% | 87.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 87.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1.2% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.9% | 13.5% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sefton 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 -34.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sefton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2025-12-08 | £199,502 |
| 27 Sefton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-08-01 | £205,051 |
| 3 Sefton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-06-28 | £112,641 |
| 15 Sefton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-06-07 | £197,122 |
| 3 Sefton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2017-06-07 | £143,311 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 5,295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Bank Nursery School Birch Drive , Pendlebury M27 1HD | - not rated | 5,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Dene Community Nursery Centre Birch Drive , Pendlebury M27 4HD | - not rated | 5,380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 213 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe Johnson Street , Radcliffe M26 1AW | - not rated | 676 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 | 679 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radcliffe Hall Church of England/Methodist Controlled Primary School Bury Street , Radcliffe M26 2GB | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School Bury Street , Radcliffe M26 2GB | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radcliffe Riverside School Spring Lane , Radcliffe M26 2SZ | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coney Green Technology School Spring Lane , Radcliffe M26 2SZ | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Radcliffe Academy Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radcliffe Riverside School Abden Street , Radcliffe M26 3AT | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 2out of 4 | 1,537 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 | 3,902 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 4,556 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 | 837 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Preparatory School Holly Bank , 20 Church Lane M25 7NF | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millwood Primary Special School School Street , Radcliffe M26 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Specialist Arts College Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | - not rated | 1,928 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 | 451 yd | |
| Italia Mia | 21 Stand Lane | 732 yd | |
| Armaan | 1 Outwood Road | 771 yd | |
| Dough So Good Pizzeria | Radcliffe Market Hall, Blackburn Street | 838 yd | |
| The Cow Shed | Radcliffe Market Hall, Blackburn Street | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lock Keeper | Millbank, Pilkington Way | 761 yd | |
| Overdraught Bar | 28-30 Blackburn Street | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosters | Sunlight House, 125 Stand Lane | 321 yd | |
| Masterchef | 286 Stand Lane | 429 yd | |
| Bar-B-Q Land | 7 Stand Lane | 763 yd | |
| Grilled Hotspot Ltd | 84 Outwood Road | 813 yd | |
| Yo Thai & Mogul | Radcliffe Market Hall, Blackburn Street | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Dale Street | 901 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda Stores Ltd, Pilkington Way | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollinhurst Playing Fields BEECH STREET | grass pitches | 294 yd |
| Hub Fitness TRUMETER WORKS TRUMETER WORKS MILLTOWN STREET | health and fitness suite | 696 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields OUTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Stand Golf Club ASHBOURNE GROVE | golf | 908 yd |
| Dynamics Gym WATER STREET | health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| Old Standians Afc (Ringley Road) Ringley Road | grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.