Greendale Drive is in Radcliffe, Manchester and in Bury district. M26 1UE is located in the Radcliffe West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury South. This postcode has been in use since 2003-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greendale Drive, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M26 1UQ, M26 1UJ, M26 1UH, M26 1FG, M26 1JS, M26 1UA, M26 1UF, M26 1UD, M26 1JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M26 1UE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 53.4% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 51.1% | 46.6% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 1UE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% 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 | 45% | 49.7% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 30.2% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.1% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 62.1% | 57.6% | -4.5% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 27% | 27.7% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 12.6% | 4.0% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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 | 8.4% | 18% | 9.6% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 10.7% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 16.7% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.8% | 20% | 0.2% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 31.3% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 6.9% | 3.1% | -3.8% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.9% | 5.2% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 79.9% | 81.7% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 80% 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 | 86.2% | 80% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 7.9% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 79.6% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 15.2% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 0.5% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 3.7% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 16.8% | 0.5% | 16.3% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greendale Drive 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Greendale Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-12-17 | £252,535 |
| 17 Greendale Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2025-08-11 | £113,885 |
| 7 Greendale Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2025-06-04 | £136,100 |
| 93 Greendale Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £246,950 | 2025-03-05 | £257,034 |
| 95 Greendale Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2024-11-04 | £225,617 |
M26 1UE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in M26 1UE 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 | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 4,924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Bank Nursery School Birch Drive , Pendlebury M27 1HD | - not rated | 5,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Dene Community Nursery Centre Birch Drive , Pendlebury M27 4HD | - not rated | 5,272 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 | 281 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe Johnson Street , Radcliffe M26 1AW | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe Johnson Street , Radcliffe M26 1AW | - not rated | 346 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsefield Primary School Robertson Street , Radcliffe M26 4DW | 3out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsefield Primary School Robertson Street , Radcliffe M26 4DW | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radcliffe Riverside School Abden Street , Radcliffe M26 3AT | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Radcliffe Riverside School Spring Lane , Radcliffe M26 2SZ | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coney Green Technology School Spring Lane , Radcliffe M26 2SZ | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Radcliffe Academy Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 2out of 4 | 1,774 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 | 4,122 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 4,772 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 | 471 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millwood Primary Special School School Street , Radcliffe M26 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Preparatory School Holly Bank , 20 Church Lane M25 7NF | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,301 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Specialist Arts College Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | - not rated | 2,301 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 | 324 yd | |
| Armaan | 1 Outwood Road | 444 yd | |
| Italia Mia | 21 Stand Lane | 615 yd | |
| Dough So Good Pizzeria | Radcliffe Market Hall, Blackburn Street | 691 yd | |
| The Cow Shed | Radcliffe Market Hall, Blackburn Street | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lock Keeper | Millbank, Pilkington Way | 592 yd | |
| Overdraught Bar | 28-30 Blackburn Street | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosters | Sunlight House, 125 Stand Lane | 272 yd | |
| Grilled Hotspot Ltd | 84 Outwood Road | 441 yd | |
| Masterchef | 286 Stand Lane | 574 yd | |
| Bar-B-Q Land | 7 Stand Lane | 643 yd | |
| Luisa's Cucina Ltd | Radcliffe Market Hall, 11 Blackburn Street | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Asda Stores Ltd, Pilkington Way | 729 yd | |
| Lidl | Dale Street | 738 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Fields OUTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Hollinhurst Playing Fields BEECH STREET | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Dynamics Gym WATER STREET | health and fitness suite | 727 yd |
| Hub Fitness TRUMETER WORKS TRUMETER WORKS MILLTOWN STREET | health and fitness suite | 810 yd |
| Radcliffe Pool And Fitness Centre (Closed) Green Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 976 yd |
| Old Standians Afc (Ringley Road) Ringley Road | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 95.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.3% |
| 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 | 56.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.