Betley Street is in Radcliffe, Manchester and in Bury district. M26 2RY 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 Betley Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M26 2YA, M26 2YG, M26 2XX, M26 2RZ, M26 2XT, M26 2RU, M26 2RR, M26 2BZ, M26 2UP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M26 2RY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.3% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.7% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 2RY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 39.3% | 43.4% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 35.3% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9% | 15.8% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) 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 | 57% | 49.7% | -7.3% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 37.3% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 8.6% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 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 | 17.1% | 19.4% | 2.3% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 8.1% | -13.7% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.1% | 18.5% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 9% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 17.6% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 25.2% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 8.1% | 2.3% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 7% | 7.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 86.6% | 85.4% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 93.6% | 95.2% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 95.2% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 1.3% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Betley 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 -50.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Betley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2025-02-07 | £77,520 |
| 22 Betley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-11-29 | £122,764 |
| 22 Betley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-03-28 | £102,785 |
| 12 Betley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-12-08 | £97,142 |
| 8 Betley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2012-02-09 | £102,657 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 4,828 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 | 395 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsefield Primary School Robertson Street , Radcliffe M26 4DW | 3out of 4 | 1,143 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 | 1,255 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whitefield Road , BL9 9PW | 2out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe Graves Street , Radcliffe M26 4GE | 3out of 4 | 1,867 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 | 1,841 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 2,598 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 3out of 4 | 2,878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Academy Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | 1out of 4 | 3,177 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 | 2,331 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 2,970 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 | 755 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millwood Primary Special School School Street , Radcliffe M26 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,197 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 2,302 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 | 1,007 yd | |
| Irwells Bistro | Bury Road | 1,034 yd | |
| Hawaa | 409 Dumers Lane | 1,037 yd | |
| Capita | O 2, Dumers Lane | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Cross Hotel | 1 Eton Hill Road | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Tite | 175 Cross Lane | 275 yd | |
| Grill Kingz | 20 Cross Lane | 570 yd | |
| New World Chippy | 283 Dumers Lane | 765 yd | |
| Avasarni | 204 Dumers Lane | 788 yd | |
| Shawarma Stop | 411 Dumers Lane | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rontec with Morrisons | Central Self Serve, 53 Bury Road | 318 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crossfit Bury ETON HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 435 yd |
| East Lancs Paper Mill Cricket Club Cross Lane | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Close Park DUMERS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 747 yd |
| Radcliffe Riverside School (Closed) Spring Lane | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Radcliffe Leisure Centre SPRING LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 766 yd |
| Warth Fold Playing Field Bury Road | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Hub Fitness TRUMETER WORKS TRUMETER WORKS MILLTOWN STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,021 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 | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.