Farringdon Drive is in Radcliffe, Manchester and in Bury district. M26 3WS 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 Farringdon Drive, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 3WS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M26 3WR, M26 3WT, M26 3WX, M26 3WD, M26 3WZ, M26 3LU, M26 3WB, M26 3XS, M26 3WW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M26 3WS has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 45.3% | 48% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 54.7% | 52% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M26 3WS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.9% 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 | 36.5% | 47.9% | 11.4% | 37.9% | 10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.2% | 21.8% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -22.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 24.9% | 21.8% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 12.7% |
| Widowed | 16% | 5.9% | -10.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.8%) 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 | 20.3% | 33.2% | 12.9% | 48.4% | -15.2% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 33.6% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 27.6% | 17.5% | -10.1% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 17.7% | 12.2% | -5.5% | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 3WS this area, 28.9% 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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37% | 28.9% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.7% | 15.8% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 13.7% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 6.8% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 12.1% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.3% | 19.5% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.2% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 95.3% | 87.3% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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 | 94.3% | 89.1% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 89.1% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farringdon Drive 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 -49.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Farringdon Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2025-03-31 | £190,634 |
| 2 Farringdon Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-05-17 | £162,151 |
| 53 Farringdon Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2023-11-03 | £39,476 |
| 33 Farringdon Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,500 | 2022-11-25 | £40,223 |
| 8 Farringdon Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2022-08-12 | £188,099 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 3,836 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 | 377 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wesley Methodist Primary School Forth Road , Radcliffe M26 4PX | 3out of 4 | 687 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 | 901 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Lane Primary School Cams Lane , Radcliffe M26 3SW | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Radcliffe Belgrave Street , Radcliffe M26 4DG | 3out of 4 | 1,251 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 | 2,643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 3,450 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,890 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 3,949 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN | 3out of 4 | 4,132 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 | 4,126 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 4,608 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 | 4,098 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 | 1,276 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millwood Primary Special School School Street , Radcliffe M26 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 3,389 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 3,513 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahbaaz | Curry Cottage, Radcliffe Moor Road | 570 yd | |
| Cuppaccino @ Red Bank | Red Bank House, Lowe Street | 723 yd | |
| RJ's Cafe | 335 Ainsworth Road | 872 yd | |
| Exotic Lounge | 156 Stopes Road | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Hotel | 427 Ainsworth Road | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice of India Takeaway | 16 Moss Shaw Way | 433 yd | |
| M & K Sandwich Shop | 18 Moss Shaw Way | 433 yd | |
| Pranzo | 20 Moss Shaw Way | 434 yd | |
| Hakka | 468 Bolton Road | 558 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 75 Pilkington Road | 573 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stainton Park STAINTON PARK STAINTON PARK COLSHAW CLOSE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Wesley Methodist Primary School FORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Radcliffe Cricket Club UNSWORTH STREET | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Redbank Playing Fields UNSWORTH STREET | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Cams Lane Sports Ground CAMS LANE | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.