Hardys Close is in Radcliffe, Manchester and in Bury district. M26 2TN is located in the Radcliffe East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury South. This postcode has been in use since 2014-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hardys Close, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2TN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M26 2AG, M26 2TL, M26 2TE, M26 2AF, M26 2TH, M26 2AH, M26 2AD, M26 2HF, M26 2QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M26 2TN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 52.5% | 47.7% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 47.5% | 52.3% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 43.9% | 39.5% | -4.4% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 48.2% | 13.2% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 5.4% | -4.9% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 1.8% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (91.3%) 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 | 47.2% | 64.2% | 17.0% | 48.4% | 15.8% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 27.1% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 6.8% | -8.0% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 2TN this area, 6.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 6.3% | -20.6% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 6.6% | -13.1% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 18.9% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 20.4% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 40.2% | 23.2% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 87% | 80.7% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 90.8% | 88.5% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 5.9% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 89% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.6% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.9% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hardys Close 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 .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Hardys Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2022-07-06 | £196,326 |
| 7 Hardys Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-03-22 | £258,000 |
| 24 Hardys Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2019-12-18 | £245,955 |
| 11 Hardys Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £219,000 | 2019-08-05 | £298,795 |
| 22 Hardys Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2018-11-30 | £240,066 |
M26 2TN 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 | 203 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 4,123 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 | 913 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whitefield Road , BL9 9PW | 2out of 4 | 939 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollins Grundy Primary School The Hags , Off Hollins Lane BL9 8AY | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Bank Primary School Hathaway Road , BL9 8EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitefield Abingdon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PT | 4out of 4 | 1,424 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 | 1,674 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unsworth Academy Parr Lane , BL9 8LP | 1out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 2,392 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 3out of 4 | 2,838 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 | 1,855 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 2,498 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 | 1,622 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 301 yd | |
| Crowded House | 626 Manchester Road | 343 yd | |
| Capita | O 2, Dumers Lane | 394 yd | |
| Indigo | 703 Manchester Road | 487 yd | |
| Lorde's Fish & Chips | 825 Manchester Road | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan & Cemetery | Swan And Cemetery Hotel, 406 Manchester Road | 790 yd | |
| The Blue Bell | Blue Bell, 840 Manchester Road | 1,003 yd | |
| The Old Cross Hotel | 1 Eton Hill Road | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourios | 224 Dumers Lane | 248 yd | |
| Shawarma Stop | 411 Dumers Lane | 273 yd | |
| Avasarni | 204 Dumers Lane | 299 yd | |
| Pizza Lodge | 409C Dumers Lane | 304 yd | |
| A Touch of Spice | 409B Dumers Lane | 304 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barlow Recreation Ground Leyland Street | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Close Park DUMERS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 780 yd |
| Crossfit Bury ETON HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 837 yd |
| Bury Golf Club UNSWORTH HALL UNSWORTH HALL MANCHESTER ROAD | golf | 895 yd |
| St Peters Primary School WHITEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 987 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 | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.