Gingham Park is in Radcliffe, Manchester and in Bury district. M26 3LU is located in the Radcliffe North & Ainsworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury South. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gingham Park, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 3LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M26 3WW, M26 3RT, M26 3WT, M26 3UW, M26 3XS, M26 3WS, M26 4WN, M26 3WR, M26 3WX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M26 3LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.6% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.4% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 3LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 34.3% | 49.8% | 15.5% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.7% | 17.9% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -26.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 2.9% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 23.7% | 20.3% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 11.2% |
| Widowed | 16.7% | 9.2% | -7.5% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (61.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 17.2% | 32.5% | 15.3% | 48.4% | -15.9% |
| Good health | 38% | 29% | -9.0% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 24.9% | 23% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 15.4% | 9.9% | -5.5% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
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.
In the area around M26 3LU this area, 34.8% 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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46% | 34.8% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 16.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 12.6% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 12.1% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 13% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 19.3% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.9% | 87.9% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 94.6% | 92.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 92.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 30.3% | 13.5% | 16.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gingham Park 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 -10.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Gingham Park, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2019-08-30 | £70,645 |
| 25 Gingham Park, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2017-07-21 | £67,557 |
M26 3LU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 50 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3,965 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 | 346 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wesley Methodist Primary School Forth Road , Radcliffe M26 4PX | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe Graves Street , Radcliffe M26 4GE | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Lane Primary School Cams Lane , Radcliffe M26 3SW | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Community school | 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 2out of 4 | 2,771 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 3,319 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,759 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 3,820 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN | 3out of 4 | 4,029 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 | 3,995 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 4,477 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 | 4,130 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 | 1,401 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | 4out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 3,261 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 3,385 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 | 637 yd | |
| Shahbaaz | Curry Cottage, Radcliffe Moor Road | 675 yd | |
| RJ's Cafe | 335 Ainsworth Road | 743 yd | |
| Exotic Lounge | 156 Stopes Road | 1,019 yd | |
| The Cafe Bistro | 30 Ainsworth Road | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Hotel | 427 Ainsworth Road | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice of India Takeaway | 16 Moss Shaw Way | 319 yd | |
| M & K Sandwich Shop | 18 Moss Shaw Way | 319 yd | |
| Pranzo | 20 Moss Shaw Way | 319 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 75 Pilkington Road | 450 yd | |
| Hakka | 468 Bolton Road | 665 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stainton Park STAINTON PARK STAINTON PARK COLSHAW CLOSE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Wesley Methodist Primary School FORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Radcliffe Cricket Club UNSWORTH STREET | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Redbank Playing Fields UNSWORTH STREET | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Cams Lane Sports Ground CAMS LANE | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.