Wild Street is in Radcliffe, Manchester and in Bury district. M26 2PE 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 Wild Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M26 2QE, M26 2GR, M26 2PJ, M26 2PP, M26 2PZ, M26 2QH, M26 2GT, M26 2GS, M26 2PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M26 2PE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.1% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46% | 48.9% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 29.8% | 38.4% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 36.9% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 14.6% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 7.8% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.4% | 43.9% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 27.9% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 17% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 8.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 25.2% | 20.2% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 15% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 13.9% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.7% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16.1% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 25.1% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.3% | 95.4% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96% | 91.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 91.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 62.9% | 46.2% | 16.7% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wild Street 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 -41.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Wild Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2024-02-27 | £160,630 |
| 5 Wild Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-09-06 | £119,485 |
| 1 Wild Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-01-27 | £126,462 |
| 1 Wild Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £59,250 | 2017-01-24 | £102,913 |
| 3 Wild Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2016-05-20 | £102,861 |
M26 2PE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elton County Nursery School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | - not rated | 3,930 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 4,603 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 Controlled Primary School Bury Street , Radcliffe M26 2GB | - not rated | 332 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School Bury Street , Radcliffe M26 2GB | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whitefield Road , BL9 9PW | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitefield Abingdon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PT | - not rated | 1,536 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Abingdon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PT | 3out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Radcliffe Academy Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radcliffe Riverside School Spring Lane , Radcliffe M26 2SZ | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coney Green Technology School Spring Lane , Radcliffe M26 2SZ | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radcliffe Riverside School Abden Street , Radcliffe M26 3AT | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 2,855 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Specialist Arts College Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | - not rated | 1,743 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Preparatory School Holly Bank , 20 Church Lane M25 7NF | - not rated | 2,096 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millwood Primary Special School School Street , Radcliffe M26 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 2,182 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 725 yd | |
| Capita | O 2, Dumers Lane | 795 yd | |
| Crowded House | 626 Manchester Road | 994 yd | |
| Indigo | 703 Manchester Road | 1,067 yd | |
| Irwells Bistro | Bury Road | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Cross Hotel | 1 Eton Hill Road | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New World Chippy | 283 Dumers Lane | 438 yd | |
| Avasarni | 204 Dumers Lane | 444 yd | |
| Happy Tite | 175 Cross Lane | 520 yd | |
| Shawarma Stop | 411 Dumers Lane | 597 yd | |
| Fourios | 224 Dumers Lane | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rontec with Morrisons | Central Self Serve, 53 Bury Road | 732 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Close Park DUMERS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 443 yd |
| Crossfit Bury ETON HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| East Lancs Paper Mill Cricket Club Cross Lane | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Barlow Recreation Ground Leyland Street | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Warth Fold Playing Field Bury Road | grass pitches | 1,014 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.