Wordsworth Avenue is in Radcliffe, Manchester and in Bury district. M26 3GX is located in the Radcliffe West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury South. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wordsworth Avenue, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 3GX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M26 3QX, M26 3QH, M26 3QU, M26 3GQ, M26 3GT, M26 3QZ, M26 3TH, M26 3GP, M26 3TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M26 3GX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 54.5% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 45.5% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 3GX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 38.1% | 48.3% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 32.2% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 11.7% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 4.8% | -5.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.7% | 39.3% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 37.9% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 13.1% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 8.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 3GX this area, 30% 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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.2% | 30% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 10.4% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 16.1% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 14.8% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 20.4% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% 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% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 95.7% | 88.7% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 98.2% | 89.9% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 89.3% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wordsworth Avenue 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Wordsworth Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2024-02-29 | £147,516 |
| 23 Wordsworth Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2023-08-21 | £214,403 |
| 11 Wordsworth Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-05-23 | £179,153 |
| 7 Wordsworth Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-07-20 | £191,437 |
| 15 Wordsworth Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2018-03-29 | £181,263 |
M26 3GX 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 | 66 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 3,583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radcliffe Primary School Coronation Road , Radcliffe M26 3RD | 2out of 4 | 390 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Lane Primary School Cams Lane , Radcliffe M26 3SW | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wesley Methodist Primary School Forth Road , Radcliffe M26 4PX | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Radcliffe Belgrave Street , Radcliffe M26 4DG | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe Graves Street , Radcliffe M26 4GE | 3out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 2out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 3,666 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 3out of 4 | 4,061 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 4,124 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kearsley Academy Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8HY | 2out of 4 | 4,232 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,325 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 4,855 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | 2out of 4 | 4,587 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,008 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | 4out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 3,705 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 3,833 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuppaccino @ Red Bank | Red Bank House, Lowe Street | 701 yd | |
| Rhode Island Coffee | Kearsley Mill, Crompton Road | 844 yd | |
| Exotic Lounge | 156 Stopes Road | 863 yd | |
| Charlies Food Bar | 98 Water Street | 888 yd | |
| The Cafe Bistro | 30 Ainsworth Road | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sparking Clog | 24 Radcliffe Moor Road | 844 yd | |
| Stopes Tavern | 185 Stopes Road | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Inn | 332 Bolton Road | 175 yd | |
| Marcos Italian Takeaway | 305 Bolton Road | 211 yd | |
| Next Frydays | 237 Bolton Road | 211 yd | |
| Hakka | 468 Bolton Road | 307 yd | |
| Lei Yueng Takeaway | 2A Bolton Street | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 52-54 Water Street | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Radcliffe Cricket Club UNSWORTH STREET | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Cams Lane Sports Ground CAMS LANE | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Redbank Playing Fields UNSWORTH STREET | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Stainton Park STAINTON PARK STAINTON PARK COLSHAW CLOSE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Wesley Methodist Primary School FORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Radcliffe Riverside West Campus (Radcliffe High) (Closed) Abden Street | grass pitches | 973 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 | 350 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 294.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 34.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.