Caledonia Street is in Radcliffe, Manchester and in Bury district. M26 2RA 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 Caledonia Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M26 2RB, M26 2GJ, M26 2RD, M26 2WB, M26 2QZ, M26 2QY, M26 2UA, M26 2RL, M26 2RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M26 2RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.4% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.6% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 2RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 38.7% | 46.7% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 34.4% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 11.9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 36.7% | 51.1% | 14.4% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 45.4% | 32.6% | -12.8% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 12.2% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 24.8% | 18.1% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 9.2% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 17.7% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 22% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 23.8% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.6% | 12.4% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.3% | 83.1% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 90.2% | 86.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 8% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 86.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 6.9% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.3% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 11.9% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Caledonia 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Caledonia Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2024-07-16 | £99,980 |
| 1 Caledonia Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2023-11-01 | £119,736 |
| 3 Caledonia Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2022-01-25 | £128,870 |
| 10 Caledonia Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2021-04-01 | £81,979 |
| 12 Caledonia Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2021-01-12 | £147,967 |
M26 2RA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 126 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elton County Nursery School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | - not rated | 4,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 5,237 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 | 468 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 | 468 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsefield Primary School Robertson Street , Radcliffe M26 4DW | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsefield Primary School Robertson Street , Radcliffe M26 4DW | - not rated | 904 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Radcliffe Belgrave Street , Radcliffe M26 4DG | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 375 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radcliffe Riverside School Spring Lane , Radcliffe M26 2SZ | - not rated | 388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coney Green Technology School Spring Lane , Radcliffe M26 2SZ | - not rated | 388 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Radcliffe Riverside School Abden Street , Radcliffe M26 3AT | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 2,247 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 | 2,745 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 3,384 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 | 1,376 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Craig Ormerod Associates School Provision Outwood Road , Radcliffe M26 1AG | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Specialist Arts College Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | - not rated | 2,192 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Preparatory School Holly Bank , 20 Church Lane M25 7NF | - not rated | 2,215 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Cafe | 91 Church Street West | 558 yd | |
| Re Fresh Cafe | 69 Church Street West | 672 yd | |
| Chilli Pepper | 21-23 Church Street West | 791 yd | |
| Riverside Cafe | 4 Church Street West | 831 yd | |
| Radcliffe United Reform Church | Radcliffe United Reform Church, Blackburn Street | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Cross Hotel | 1 Eton Hill Road | 403 yd | |
| Overdraught Bar | 28-30 Blackburn Street | 898 yd | |
| The Lock Keeper | Millbank, Pilkington Way | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill Kingz | 20 Cross Lane | 173 yd | |
| Happy Tite | 175 Cross Lane | 252 yd | |
| flavour house | 54a Church Street West | 718 yd | |
| Pizza Kingz | 32a Church Street West | 801 yd | |
| A Touch of Spice | 32 Church Street West | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rontec with Morrisons | Central Self Serve, 53 Bury Road | 319 yd | |
| Lidl | Dale Street | 974 yd | |
| Tesco | 52-54 Water Street | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Lancs Paper Mill Cricket Club Cross Lane | grass pitches | 292 yd |
| Radcliffe Riverside School (Closed) Spring Lane | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Radcliffe Leisure Centre SPRING LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 340 yd |
| Hub Fitness TRUMETER WORKS TRUMETER WORKS MILLTOWN STREET | health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| Crossfit Bury ETON HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 883 yd |
| Muse Ladies Gym (Closed) ALBERT WORKS ALBERT WORKS WATER STREET | health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
| Close Park DUMERS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 902 yd |
| Radcliffe Pool And Fitness Centre (Closed) Green Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 927 yd |
| St Marys Rc Primary School BELGRAVE STREET | grass pitches | 963 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 238.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.