Cross Lane is in Radcliffe, Manchester and in Bury district. M26 2RF 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 Cross Lane, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M26 2RJ, M26 2RE, M26 2RW, M26 2AA, M26 2RX, M26 2RP, M26 2RS, M26 2BZ, M26 2RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M26 2RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.5% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.5% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 2RF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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 | 45.9% | 50.8% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 28.1% | -12.5% | 44.2% | -16.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 11.7% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 41.2% | 48.1% | 6.9% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 32.2% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 14.6% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 4.2% | -3.6% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 27% | 22.6% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 12.1% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 13.6% | -8.1% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 20.2% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 23.7% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.8% | 85.1% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 94.5% | 89.2% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| 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 | 94.2% | 89.2% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Lane 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 -4.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122 Cross Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-10-28 | £83,393 |
| 112 Cross Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,127 | 2023-08-02 | £128,979 |
| 68 Cross Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-05-03 | £105,381 |
| 112 Cross Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,500 | 2023-04-06 | £91,306 |
| 138 Cross Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-01-24 | £114,180 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Other | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 5,124 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 | 329 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsefield Primary School Robertson Street , Radcliffe M26 4DW | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Radcliffe Belgrave Street , Radcliffe M26 4DG | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapelfield Primary School Clough Street , Radcliffe M26 1LH | 3out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe Johnson Street , Radcliffe M26 1AW | 1out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,167 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,604 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 3out of 4 | 2,613 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 2,924 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Academy Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | 1out of 4 | 3,180 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,643 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 3,287 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 | 530 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millwood Primary Special School School Street , Radcliffe M26 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,088 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 2,606 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 2,624 yd | Other independent special school | No | 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 | 728 yd | |
| Re Fresh Cafe | 69 Church Street West | 849 yd | |
| Chilli Pepper | 21-23 Church Street West | 962 yd | |
| Riverside Cafe | 4 Church Street West | 996 yd | |
| Italia Mia | 21 Stand Lane | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Cross Hotel | 1 Eton Hill Road | 210 yd | |
| Overdraught Bar | 28-30 Blackburn Street | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Tite | 175 Cross Lane | 52 yd | |
| Grill Kingz | 20 Cross Lane | 273 yd | |
| flavour house | 54a Church Street West | 883 yd | |
| Pizza Kingz | 32a Church Street West | 966 yd | |
| A Touch of Spice | 32 Church Street West | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rontec with Morrisons | Central Self Serve, 53 Bury Road | 396 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Lancs Paper Mill Cricket Club Cross Lane | grass pitches | 139 yd |
| Radcliffe Riverside School (Closed) Spring Lane | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Radcliffe Leisure Centre SPRING LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 574 yd |
| Close Park DUMERS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 669 yd |
| Hub Fitness TRUMETER WORKS TRUMETER WORKS MILLTOWN STREET | health and fitness suite | 698 yd |
| Crossfit Bury ETON HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 750 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 | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.