Pool Field Close is in Radcliffe, Manchester and in Bury district. M26 3UE 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 Pool Field Close, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 3UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M26 3RG, M26 3QQ, M26 3TA, M26 3XH, M26 3XG, M26 3UA, M26 3TH, M26 3UD, M26 3XQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M26 3UE has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 48.4% | 47% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 51.6% | 53% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 3UE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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 | 25.2% | 32.8% | 7.6% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61% | 53.7% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.7% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 53.2% | 51.4% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 29.4% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 15.1% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 24.5% | 21.6% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 12.9% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 15.2% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.1% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 23.2% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 94.1% | 89.5% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 94.9% | 93.4% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 93.4% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 62% | 46.2% | 15.8% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pool Field Close 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Pool Field Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-05-31 | £251,073 |
| 4 Pool Field Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-05-22 | £258,865 |
| 10 Pool Field Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2020-11-20 | £223,316 |
| 8 Pool Field Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2020-01-24 | £217,120 |
| 15 Pool Field Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2019-10-25 | £321,490 |
M26 3UE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3UE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 3,321 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 | 638 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Lane Primary School Cams Lane , Radcliffe M26 3SW | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Masefield Primary School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wesley Methodist Primary School Forth Road , Radcliffe M26 4PX | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Radcliffe Belgrave Street , Radcliffe M26 4DG | 3out of 4 | 1,405 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 | 2,428 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 3,928 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kearsley Academy Springfield Road , Kearsley BL4 8HY | 2out of 4 | 3,974 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 3out of 4 | 4,165 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 4,386 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4,587 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 5,116 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 | 4,575 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 | 1,154 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | 4out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Bolton Concorde House , 2 Frederick Street BL4 9AL | - not rated | 3,620 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | 3out of 4 | 3,914 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exotic Lounge | 156 Stopes Road | 687 yd | |
| Shahbaaz | Curry Cottage, Radcliffe Moor Road | 930 yd | |
| Cuppaccino @ Red Bank | Red Bank House, Lowe Street | 962 yd | |
| Rhode Island Coffee | Kearsley Mill, Crompton Road | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stopes Tavern | 185 Stopes Road | 830 yd | |
| The Sparking Clog | 24 Radcliffe Moor Road | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hakka | 468 Bolton Road | 209 yd | |
| Wok Inn | 332 Bolton Road | 364 yd | |
| Next Frydays | 237 Bolton Road | 381 yd | |
| Marcos Italian Takeaway | 305 Bolton Road | 381 yd | |
| Lei Yueng Takeaway | 2A Bolton Street | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cams Lane Sports Ground CAMS LANE | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Radcliffe Cricket Club UNSWORTH STREET | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Redbank Playing Fields UNSWORTH STREET | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Stainton Park STAINTON PARK STAINTON PARK COLSHAW CLOSE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Meadow Playing Fields LADYSHORE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.