James Street North is in Radcliffe, Manchester and in Bury district. M26 1QQ is located in the Radcliffe West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury South. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about James Street North, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M26 1LL, M26 1JX, M26 1JY, M26 1JU, M26 1AL, M26 1LQ, M26 1LN, M26 1QG, M26 1QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M26 1QQ is primarily male, with 54.4% of the population 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 | 53.5% | 45.6% | -7.9% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 46.5% | 54.4% | 7.9% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 1QQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.4% 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 | 46.3% | 61.4% | 15.1% | 37.9% | 23.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 20% | -11.7% | 44.2% | -24.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 10% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.7% | 44.3% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 37.4% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 11.7% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 4.8% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 20.1% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 12.9% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 12.9% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 18.3% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 27.7% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 9.6% | 8.0% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93% | 79% | -14.0% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 79.3% 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% | 79.3% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 11.1% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 7% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 79% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 8.1% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 5.5% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Street North 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 -19.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 James Street North, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-06-20 | £117,914 |
| 9 James Street North, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £42,000 | 2021-10-29 | £47,564 |
| 23 James Street North, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-09-04 | £167,103 |
| 23 James Street North, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2018-09-25 | £110,248 |
| 23 James Street North, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2007-10-26 | £149,000 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| 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 Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 4,757 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 | 323 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapelfield Primary School Clough Street , Radcliffe M26 1LH | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsefield Primary School Robertson Street , Radcliffe M26 4DW | 3out of 4 | 1,171 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 | 1,327 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Lane Primary School Cams Lane , Radcliffe M26 3SW | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,186 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 3,388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Academy Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | 1out of 4 | 3,827 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,837 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 4,133 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,888 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 4,529 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 | 877 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 902 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,493 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | 4out of 4 | 3,183 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughside College Bury New Road , Prestwich M25 3BL | 3out of 4 | 3,383 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 | 113 yd | |
| Italia Mia | 21 Stand Lane | 241 yd | |
| Dough So Good Pizzeria | Radcliffe Market Hall, Blackburn Street | 316 yd | |
| The Cow Shed | Radcliffe Market Hall, Blackburn Street | 316 yd | |
| Farrars Cafe | Radcliffe Market Hall, Blackburn Street | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lock Keeper | Millbank, Pilkington Way | 219 yd | |
| Overdraught Bar | 28-30 Blackburn Street | 436 yd | |
| The Sparking Clog | 24 Radcliffe Moor Road | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosters | Sunlight House, 125 Stand Lane | 241 yd | |
| Bar-B-Q Land | 7 Stand Lane | 268 yd | |
| Luisa's Cucina Ltd | Radcliffe Market Hall, 11 Blackburn Street | 307 yd | |
| Yo Thai & Mogul | Radcliffe Market Hall, Blackburn Street | 316 yd | |
| The Hungry Bulldog | Radcliffe Market Hall, Blackburn Street | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Dale Street | 367 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda Stores Ltd, Pilkington Way | 438 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamics Gym WATER STREET | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| Hub Fitness TRUMETER WORKS TRUMETER WORKS MILLTOWN STREET | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields OUTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Radcliffe Pool And Fitness Centre (Closed) Green Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 605 yd |
| Hollinhurst Playing Fields BEECH STREET | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Radcliffe Riverside West Campus (Radcliffe High) (Closed) Abden Street | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Radcliffe Leisure Centre SPRING LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 958 yd |
| Radcliffe Riverside School (Closed) Spring Lane | grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Muse Ladies Gym (Closed) ALBERT WORKS ALBERT WORKS WATER STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,065 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 263.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.