Sion Street is in Radcliffe, Manchester and in Bury district. M26 3SB 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 Sion Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 3SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M26 3AB, M26 3BY, M26 3AD, M26 3BR, M26 3BT, M26 3AR, M26 3BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M26 3SB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 52.2% | 49.9% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 47.8% | 50.1% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 43.2% | 41.5% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 8% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) 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 | 49.9% | 53.9% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 34.3% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 10% | 8% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 13.7% | -10.2% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 10.3% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 19.7% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 17.7% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 32.3% | 13.2% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.3% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84.6% | 79.1% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 89.8% | 87.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 5.2% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 87.9% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 7.2% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 3.1% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 13.6% | 6.5% | 7.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sion 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 .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 Dingle Vale Works Sion Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-04-05 | £462,285 |
| James Hesketh & Co Ltd Sion Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-01-24 | £482,600 |
| 190 Sion Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £5,244,000 | 2021-06-10 | £5,686,130 |
| Edwards Works Sion Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2004-07-16 | £1,657,297 |
M26 3SB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
M26 3SB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 135 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 66 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 62 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 4,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cams Lane Primary School Cams Lane , Radcliffe M26 3SW | 3out of 4 | 596 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 | 904 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsefield Primary School Robertson Street , Radcliffe M26 4DW | 3out of 4 | 1,004 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 | 1,063 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radcliffe Primary School Coronation Road , Radcliffe M26 3RD | 2out of 4 | 1,225 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 | 2,985 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 2out of 4 | 3,502 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 3,613 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 4,080 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 4,303 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,200 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 4,806 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 | 276 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | 4out of 4 | 2,344 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 3,318 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 3,855 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Coffee | Kearsley Mill, Crompton Road | 361 yd | |
| Pausa Coffee Shop (within Dunelm Store) | 3 Green Street | 385 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Riverside Retail Park, Pilkington Way | 410 yd | |
| Starbucks@ Asda Radcliffe | Asda Stores Ltd, Pilkington Way | 411 yd | |
| Beths | 47 Blackburn Street | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sparking Clog | 24 Radcliffe Moor Road | 361 yd | |
| Overdraught Bar | 28-30 Blackburn Street | 659 yd | |
| The Lock Keeper | Millbank, Pilkington Way | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holts Riverside Fish & Chips | 71-73 Market Street | 361 yd | |
| Panku | Asda Stores Ltd, Pilkington Way | 411 yd | |
| Lei Yueng Takeaway | 2A Bolton Street | 578 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 41 Blackburn Street | 614 yd | |
| Big Bite | 3 Dale Street | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Asda Stores Ltd, Pilkington Way | 411 yd | |
| Lidl | Dale Street | 625 yd | |
| Tesco | 52-54 Water Street | 762 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Radcliffe Riverside West Campus (Radcliffe High) (Closed) Abden Street | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| Dynamics Gym WATER STREET | health and fitness suite | 412 yd |
| Radcliffe Pool And Fitness Centre (Closed) Green Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 575 yd |
| Cams Lane Sports Ground CAMS LANE | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Muse Ladies Gym (Closed) ALBERT WORKS ALBERT WORKS WATER STREET | health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields OUTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Radcliffe Cricket Club UNSWORTH STREET | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Redbank Playing Fields UNSWORTH STREET | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| St Marys Rc Primary School BELGRAVE STREET | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 73.3% |
| 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 | 13.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.