Marks Street is in Radcliffe, Manchester and in Bury district. M26 2TF 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 Marks Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M26 2TG, M26 3WQ, M26 2TT, M26 2TU, M26 2TQ, M26 3AG, M26 4TL, M26 4TF, M26 4TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M26 2TF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 49.3% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.7% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 2TF, 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 | 33.2% | 43.4% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 39.1% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 8.9% | -5.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 42.4% | 49.3% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 30.6% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 11.7% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 2TF this area, 29.8% 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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 29.8% | 5.7% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 10.6% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 17% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 13.1% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 20.9% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 9.4% | 13.6% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 10.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84.8% | 83% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 1.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 91.2% | 86.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 86.6% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 2.5% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 13.5% | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marks Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Pilkington Park average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Marks Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-05-02 | £152,041 |
| 18 Marks Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2021-03-17 | £48,568 |
| 12 Marks Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2020-05-06 | £159,484 |
| 4 Marks Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2018-04-20 | £134,034 |
| 16 Marks Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2017-04-20 | £129,565 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 4,662 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorsefield Primary School Robertson Street , Radcliffe M26 4DW | 3out of 4 | 420 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 | 569 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Lane Primary School Cams Lane , Radcliffe M26 3SW | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe Johnson Street , Radcliffe M26 1AW | 1out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radcliffe Primary School Coronation Road , Radcliffe M26 3RD | 2out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 3out of 4 | 2,872 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,384 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 3,624 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 2out of 4 | 3,972 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,495 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 4,106 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 | 488 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 502 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | 4out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,869 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 3,202 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radcliffe United Reform Church | Radcliffe United Reform Church, Blackburn Street | 69 yd | |
| Beths | 47 Blackburn Street | 286 yd | |
| Pausa Coffee Shop (within Dunelm Store) | 3 Green Street | 336 yd | |
| Re Fresh Cafe | 69 Church Street West | 340 yd | |
| Chilli Pepper | 21-23 Church Street West | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overdraught Bar | 28-30 Blackburn Street | 323 yd | |
| The Lock Keeper | Millbank, Pilkington Way | 544 yd | |
| The Sparking Clog | 24 Radcliffe Moor Road | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Grill | 123-125 Blackburn Street | 64 yd | |
| Vedali Flames | 115 Blackburn Street | 69 yd | |
| Dragon & Phoenix | 17-19 Water Street | 200 yd | |
| Kebabify | 21 Water Street | 208 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 41 Blackburn Street | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 52-54 Water Street | 363 yd | |
| Lidl | Dale Street | 403 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda Stores Ltd, Pilkington Way | 582 yd | |
| Rontec with Morrisons | Central Self Serve, 53 Bury Road | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Radcliffe Pool And Fitness Centre (Closed) Green Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 189 yd |
| Muse Ladies Gym (Closed) ALBERT WORKS ALBERT WORKS WATER STREET | health and fitness suite | 308 yd |
| Radcliffe Riverside West Campus (Radcliffe High) (Closed) Abden Street | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Radcliffe Leisure Centre SPRING LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 477 yd |
| Radcliffe Riverside School (Closed) Spring Lane | grass pitches | 493 yd |
| St Marys Rc Primary School BELGRAVE STREET | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Dynamics Gym WATER STREET | health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Hub Fitness TRUMETER WORKS TRUMETER WORKS MILLTOWN STREET | health and fitness suite | 730 yd |
| Redbank Playing Fields UNSWORTH STREET | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| East Lancs Paper Mill Cricket Club Cross Lane | grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 87 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.