Newark Avenue is in Radcliffe, Manchester and in Bury district. M26 3TX 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 Newark Avenue, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 3TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M26 3TG, M26 3UH, M26 3TS, M26 3TY, M26 3UU, M26 3TT, M26 3TU, M26 3LT, M26 3XA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M26 3TX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 49.8% | 49.3% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.7% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of M26 3TX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.8% | 24.9% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.3% | 65.2% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 21.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 53.9% | 46% | -7.9% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 39.5% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 9.8% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 14.2% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 9.9% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 13.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 20.2% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 30.9% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.8% | 85.6% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 92.8% | 89.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 89.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 0.4% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newark Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bury West 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 -67.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Newark Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2025-01-03 | £409,994 |
| 9 Newark Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-11-21 | £476,805 |
| 3 Newark Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-04-21 | £307,903 |
| 1 Newark Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2018-04-19 | £415,327 |
| 6 Newark Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £279,950 | 2015-10-01 | £470,574 |
M26 3TX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in M26 3TX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masefield Primary School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackshaw Primary School Bideford Drive , Breightmet BL2 6TE | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radcliffe Primary School Coronation Road , Radcliffe M26 3RD | 2out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever Norris Street , Little Lever BL3 1BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mytham Primary School Mytham Road , Little Lever BL3 1JG | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Community 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 | 1,912 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 4,199 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN | 3out of 4 | 4,304 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kearsley Academy Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8HY | 2out of 4 | 4,360 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 2out of 4 | 4,386 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,879 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 5,286 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 5,324 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 | 3,224 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | 4out of 4 | 740 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millwood Primary Special School School Street , Radcliffe M26 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | 3out of 4 | 2,603 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | 3out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 3,005 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hideaway Cafe | Unit 116, Bradley Fold Trading Estate, Radcliffe Moor Road | 361 yd | |
| Shahbaaz | Curry Cottage, Radcliffe Moor Road | 466 yd | |
| Exotic Lounge | 156 Stopes Road | 838 yd | |
| The Radcliffe Masonic Association Ltd | 110 Bury New Road | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Lever Cricket Club | Victory Road | 963 yd | |
| Stopes Tavern | 185 Stopes Road | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belly Busters | 98a Bradley Lane | 456 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Health & Fitness Centre UNIT 19-21 UNIT 19-21 RADCLIFFE MOOR ROAD | health and fitness suite | 331 yd |
| Dobbies Sports And Social Club Pitches BRADLEY FOLD ROAD | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Masefield School MASEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Little Lever Cricket Club VICTORY ROAD | grass pitches | 960 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 | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 349.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 46.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.