Waltham Gardens, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 3QE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M26 3QE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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	49.6%	49.4%	-0.2%	51.0%	-1.6%
Male	50.4%	50.6%	0.2%	49.0%	1.6%

Partnership Status

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 3QE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% 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	56.1%	49.5%	-6.6%	37.9%	11.6%
Married: Opposite sex	13.8%	24%	10.2%	44.2%	-20.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Separated	2.6%	2.5%	-0.1%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	19.9%	17.5%	-2.4%	9.1%	8.4%
Widowed	7.7%	5%	-2.7%	6.1%	-1.1%

Health

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 (69.5%) 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	37.8%	35.9%	-1.9%	48.4%	-12.5%
Good health	26.8%	33.6%	6.8%	33.6%	0.0%
Fair health	24.8%	19.3%	-5.5%	12.7%	6.6%
Bad health	8.7%	9.3%	0.6%	4.0%	5.3%
Very bad health	2%	1.9%	-0.1%	1.2%	0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 14%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36.7%	23.5%	-13.2%	18.2%	5.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	27%	18%	-9.0%	9.6%	8.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	20%	3.7%	13.4%	6.6%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	7%	2.9%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.7%	14.5%	6.8%	16.9%	-2.4%
Degree or Similar	5.6%	14%	8.4%	33.8%	-19.8%
Other	2.6%	3%	0.4%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.7%	1.2%
Pakistani	3.5%	1.2%	-2.3%	2.7%	-1.5%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0.4%	5.8%	5.4%	2.5%	3.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.0%	-0.2%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
White	94.1%	85.7%	-8.4%	81.4%	4.3%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.1% 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	97.6%	89.1%	-8.5%	83.2%	5.9%
European Union	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	0.4%	5.8%	5.4%	2.7%	3.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	3.1%	1.5%	5.6%	-2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.6%	88.8%	-8.8%	83.2%	5.6%
10+ Years	0%	5.8%	5.8%	9.8%	-4.0%
5-10 Years	0.8%	3.9%	3.1%	2.9%	1.0%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.7%	76.7%	-6.0%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
North Africa	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
South and Eastern Africa	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Eastern Asia	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
No passport held	25.5%	13.5%	12.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.5%	37.2%	5.3%
Christian	46.7%	46.2%	0.5%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Jewish	1.9%	0.5%	1.4%
Muslim	3.5%	6.5%	-3.0%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Waltham Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waltham Gardens 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 -47.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£31,000

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in M26 3QE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Waltham Gardens are based on 4 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bury.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Waltham Gardens, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 3QE

Estimated Average Property Prices for M26 3QE

Average Price
£50,464

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£50,464

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Waltham Gardens

Average Price
£72,345

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£72,345

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Waltham GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2A Waltham Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£42,000	2021-03-05	£46,140
7A Waltham Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£43,000	2020-10-27	£52,989
7A Waltham Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£49,000	2004-08-05	£79,555
7A Waltham Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£26,000	1998-06-25	£110,695

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M26 3QE

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	51
Long-Term Sick or disabled	34
Retired	27
Part-Time Employee	21
Looking after home or family	19
Student (economically inactive)	13
Other	12
Self-Employed	11
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Human health and social work activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Transport and storage	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Construction	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Manufacturing	4
Education	3
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Other	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR	4out of 4	4,066 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Radcliffe Primary School Coronation Road , Radcliffe M26 3RD	2out of 4	207 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wesley Methodist Primary School Forth Road , Radcliffe M26 4PX	3out of 4	428 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	694 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cams Lane Primary School Cams Lane , Radcliffe M26 3SW	3out of 4	833 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Radcliffe Belgrave Street , Radcliffe M26 4DG	3out of 4	944 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT	2out of 4	2,939 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH	3out of 4	3,189 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS	3out of 4	3,637 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ	- not rated	3,719 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN	3out of 4	4,039 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB	- not rated	3,861 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG	- not rated	4,360 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	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	4,328 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Millwood Primary Special School School Street , Radcliffe M26 3BW	4out of 4	1,217 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG	4out of 4	1,574 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ	2out of 4	1,685 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS	- not rated	3,171 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD	- not rated	3,297 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cuppaccino @ Red Bank	Red Bank House, Lowe Street	423 yd
RJ's Cafe	335 Ainsworth Road	679 yd
The Cafe Bistro	30 Ainsworth Road	829 yd
Shahbaaz	Curry Cottage, Radcliffe Moor Road	879 yd
Charlies Food Bar	98 Water Street	908 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Railway Hotel	427 Ainsworth Road		950 yd
The Sparking Clog	24 Radcliffe Moor Road		1,064 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Phoenix	75 Pilkington Road	285 yd
M & K Sandwich Shop	18 Moss Shaw Way	372 yd
Spice of India Takeaway	16 Moss Shaw Way	372 yd
Pranzo	20 Moss Shaw Way	373 yd
Peri Planet	155 Ainsworth Road	545 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	52-54 Water Street		1,004 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Stainton Park STAINTON PARK STAINTON PARK COLSHAW CLOSE EAST	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	224 yd
Wesley Methodist Primary School FORTH ROAD	grass pitches	382 yd
Redbank Playing Fields UNSWORTH STREET	grass pitches	520 yd
Radcliffe Cricket Club UNSWORTH STREET	grass pitches	531 yd
St Marys Rc Primary School BELGRAVE STREET	grass pitches	930 yd
Cams Lane Sports Ground CAMS LANE	grass pitches	966 yd
Muse Ladies Gym (Closed) ALBERT WORKS ALBERT WORKS WATER STREET	health and fitness suite	1,092 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	92.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	92.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	92.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	92.3%

Speed Aviability

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	7.7%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	7.7%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	73.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.