Riverview Close is in Radcliffe, Manchester and in Bury district. M26 2AD is located in the Radcliffe East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury South. This postcode has been in use since 2014-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Riverview Close, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M26 2AF, M26 2TE, M26 2TL, M26 2AH, BL9 9QP, BL9 9SW, BL9 9PB, BL9 9PJ, BL9 9PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M26 2AD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 52.5% | 49.4% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 47.5% | 50.6% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 2AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 43.9% | 44.4% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 41.3% | 6.3% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 7.1% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (95%) 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 | 47.2% | 60.4% | 13.2% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 34.6% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 3.8% | -11.0% | 12.7% | -8.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 1.1% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 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.
In the area around M26 2AD this area, 4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 4% | -22.9% | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 4.8% | -14.9% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 17.5% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 29.4% | 20.0% | 16.9% | 12.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 40.5% | 23.5% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 87% | 85.3% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 90.8% | 88.5% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 88.5% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 5% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riverview Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Radcliffe East average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 3-8 Bury South Business Park Riverview Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2024-04-06 | £1,643,680 |
| Unit 1 Bury South Business Park Riverview Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2017-01-19 | £670,531 |
| Unit 10 Bury South Business Park Riverview Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2015-10-20 | £347,945 |
| Unit 2A Bury South Business Park Riverview Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2015-10-08 | £317,017 |
| Unit 2B Bury South Business Park Riverview Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2015-10-02 | £317,017 |
M26 2AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 3,925 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whitefield Road , BL9 9PW | 2out of 4 | 775 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School Bury Street , Radcliffe M26 2GB | 1out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollins Grundy Primary School The Hags , Off Hollins Lane BL9 8AY | 3out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Bank Primary School Hathaway Road , BL9 8EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitefield Abingdon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PT | 4out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Academy Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | 1out of 4 | 2,262 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 3out of 4 | 3,022 yd | Community 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 | 1,669 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 2,308 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaa | 409 Dumers Lane | 211 yd | |
| Capita | O 2, Dumers Lane | 271 yd | |
| Crowded House | 626 Manchester Road | 343 yd | |
| Indigo | 703 Manchester Road | 541 yd | |
| Lorde's Fish & Chips | 825 Manchester Road | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan & Cemetery | Swan And Cemetery Hotel, 406 Manchester Road | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Lodge | 409C Dumers Lane | 223 yd | |
| A Touch of Spice | 409B Dumers Lane | 223 yd | |
| Fourios | 224 Dumers Lane | 251 yd | |
| Shawarma Stop | 411 Dumers Lane | 276 yd | |
| Avasarni | 204 Dumers Lane | 389 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barlow Recreation Ground Leyland Street | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| St Peters Primary School WHITEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Crossfit Bury ETON HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| Goshen Sports Centre BURY GYMNASTICS CENTRE BURY GYMNASTICS CENTRE GOSHEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Bury Golf Club UNSWORTH HALL UNSWORTH HALL MANCHESTER ROAD | golf | 959 yd |
| Close Park DUMERS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 974 yd |
| Manchester Road Playing Field MANCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
| Grundy Playing Field Hollins Lane | 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.