Thorpe Avenue is in Radcliffe, Manchester and in Bury district. M26 2GW is located in the Radcliffe East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury South. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thorpe Avenue, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2GW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M26 2GP, M26 2QG, M26 2GD, M26 2GN, M26 2QQ, M26 2GF, M26 2PL, M26 2GL, M26 2GE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M26 2GW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.4% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.6% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 43.9% | 37.3% | -6.6% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 38.7% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 11.8% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 47.2% | 39.8% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 37.4% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 15% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 2GW this area, 28.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 28.8% | 1.9% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 8.3% | -11.4% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 14.6% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 17.1% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 19% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.5% 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% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 10.7% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 87% | 75.5% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -5.9% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 85.9% 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% | 85.9% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 86.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 15% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thorpe Avenue 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 and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Thorpe Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-11-11 | £136,467 |
| 1 Thorpe Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-09-29 | £149,167 |
| 47 Thorpe Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-08-31 | £142,660 |
| 31 Thorpe Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-08-25 | £137,376 |
| 13 Thorpe Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-05-18 | £173,724 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 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 | 4,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School Bury Street , Radcliffe M26 2GB | 1out of 4 | 679 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whitefield Road , BL9 9PW | 2out of 4 | 870 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitefield Abingdon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PT | 4out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Bank Primary School Hathaway Road , BL9 8EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollins Grundy Primary School The Hags , Off Hollins Lane BL9 8AY | 3out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 2,246 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Academy Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | 1out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 3out of 4 | 2,981 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 | 1,825 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 2,479 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 2,184 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 | 356 yd | |
| Capita | O 2, Dumers Lane | 410 yd | |
| Crowded House | 626 Manchester Road | 778 yd | |
| Irwells Bistro | Bury Road | 845 yd | |
| Indigo | 703 Manchester Road | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Cross Hotel | 1 Eton Hill Road | 711 yd | |
| The Swan & Cemetery | Swan And Cemetery Hotel, 406 Manchester Road | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New World Chippy | 283 Dumers Lane | 100 yd | |
| Avasarni | 204 Dumers Lane | 139 yd | |
| Shawarma Stop | 411 Dumers Lane | 236 yd | |
| Fourios | 224 Dumers Lane | 258 yd | |
| Pizza Lodge | 409C Dumers Lane | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rontec with Morrisons | Central Self Serve, 53 Bury Road | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crossfit Bury ETON HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Close Park DUMERS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 740 yd |
| Warth Fold Playing Field Bury Road | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| St Peters Primary School WHITEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Barlow Recreation Ground Leyland Street | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| East Lancs Paper Mill Cricket Club Cross Lane | grass pitches | 989 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.