Elsworth Close is in Radcliffe, Manchester and in Bury district. M26 1UJ is located in the Radcliffe West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury South. This postcode has been in use since 2003-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elsworth Close, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M26 1UQ, M26 1UH, M26 1UE, M26 1BX, M26 1UN, M26 1UF, M26 1UL, M26 1UG, M26 1FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M26 1UJ 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 | 49.4% | 45.6% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 50.6% | 54.4% | 3.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.8% | 40.2% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 44.6% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2.4% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 64.7% | 59.4% | -5.3% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 30.3% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.6% | 10% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 4.4% | -11.6% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 13.5% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 19.9% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 46.6% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 82.3% | 78.8% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -2.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 87.7% | 83.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 8% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 83.5% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 2.6% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.4% | 37.2% | -11.8% |
| Christian | 34.2% | 46.2% | -12.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 23.9% | 0.5% | 23.4% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elsworth Close 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 -55.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Elsworth Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,500 | 2024-09-27 | £208,700 |
| 11 Elsworth Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-03-14 | £193,384 |
| 22 Elsworth Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2024-02-16 | £240,613 |
| 2 Elsworth Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-11-04 | £274,173 |
| 15 Elsworth Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-09-30 | £265,659 |
M26 1UJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,781 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 | 198 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapelfield Primary School Clough Street , Radcliffe M26 1LH | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsefield Primary School Robertson Street , Radcliffe M26 4DW | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Lane Primary School Cams Lane , Radcliffe M26 3SW | 3out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School Bury Street , Radcliffe M26 2GB | 1out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,887 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 3,733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Academy Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | 1out of 4 | 3,812 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys School Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | - not rated | 3,951 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 4,172 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 | 4,202 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 4,850 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 | 1,208 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughside College Bury New Road , Prestwich M25 3BL | 3out of 4 | 3,029 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | 4out of 4 | 3,434 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 | 376 yd | |
| Armaan | 1 Outwood Road | 434 yd | |
| Italia Mia | 21 Stand Lane | 656 yd | |
| Dough So Good Pizzeria | Radcliffe Market Hall, Blackburn Street | 726 yd | |
| The Cow Shed | Radcliffe Market Hall, Blackburn Street | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lock Keeper | Millbank, Pilkington Way | 625 yd | |
| Overdraught Bar | 28-30 Blackburn Street | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosters | Sunlight House, 125 Stand Lane | 335 yd | |
| Grilled Hotspot Ltd | 84 Outwood Road | 391 yd | |
| Masterchef | 286 Stand Lane | 580 yd | |
| Bar-B-Q Land | 7 Stand Lane | 683 yd | |
| Luisa's Cucina Ltd | Radcliffe Market Hall, 11 Blackburn Street | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Asda Stores Ltd, Pilkington Way | 735 yd | |
| Lidl | Dale Street | 769 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Fields OUTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Hollinhurst Playing Fields BEECH STREET | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Dynamics Gym WATER STREET | health and fitness suite | 734 yd |
| Hub Fitness TRUMETER WORKS TRUMETER WORKS MILLTOWN STREET | health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
| Radcliffe Pool And Fitness Centre (Closed) Green Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,005 yd |
| Old Standians Afc (Ringley Road) Ringley Road | grass pitches | 1,031 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 | 119 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 259.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 36.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.