Melton Street is in Radcliffe, Manchester and in Bury district. M26 4BR 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 Melton Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4BR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M26 4BP, M26 4BN, M26 4BE, M26 4BQ, M26 4DJ, M26 4BG, M26 4BD, M26 4EA, M26 4BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M26 4BR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 51% | 49.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49% | 50.5% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 4BR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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 | 44.9% | 51.1% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 23.7% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -20.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 18.4% | 14.6% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (70.1%) 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 | 36% | 39.1% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 31% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 19.2% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 7.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
In the area around M26 4BR this area, 30.2% 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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.2% | 30.2% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 17.1% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 16.2% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 17.1% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 5.8% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.9% | 88.7% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 94.5% | 91.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 91.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 25.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melton 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 and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itadori House Melton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2006-10-06 | £368,959 |
| Itadori House Melton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £42,000 | 1995-06-02 | £242,718 |
M26 4BR area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 4,285 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Radcliffe Belgrave Street , Radcliffe M26 4DG | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Lane Primary School Cams Lane , Radcliffe M26 3SW | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsefield Primary School Robertson Street , Radcliffe M26 4DW | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radcliffe Primary School Coronation Road , Radcliffe M26 3RD | 2out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wesley Methodist Primary School Forth Road , Radcliffe M26 4PX | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 3,058 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 3out of 4 | 3,417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 2out of 4 | 3,456 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,525 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 3,702 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 | 3,686 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 4,259 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 | 5,135 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 | 472 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 982 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | 4out of 4 | 2,151 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 3,218 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 3,347 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlies Food Bar | 98 Water Street | 101 yd | |
| The Cafe Bistro | 30 Ainsworth Road | 137 yd | |
| Four20 Desserts Ltd | 74 Water Street | 244 yd | |
| Rhode Island Coffee | Kearsley Mill, Crompton Road | 374 yd | |
| Cuppaccino @ Red Bank | Red Bank House, Lowe Street | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sparking Clog | 24 Radcliffe Moor Road | 374 yd | |
| Overdraught Bar | 28-30 Blackburn Street | 835 yd | |
| The Lock Keeper | Millbank, Pilkington Way | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Pizza | 106 Water Street | 88 yd | |
| Happy dragon | 17-19 Ainsworth Road | 103 yd | |
| King Pizza | 13 Ainsworth Road | 107 yd | |
| Panda | 24 Ainsworth Road | 128 yd | |
| Zaks | 22 Ainsworth Road | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 52-54 Water Street | 244 yd | |
| Lidl | Dale Street | 885 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda Stores Ltd, Pilkington Way | 908 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redbank Playing Fields UNSWORTH STREET | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| Muse Ladies Gym (Closed) ALBERT WORKS ALBERT WORKS WATER STREET | health and fitness suite | 365 yd |
| Radcliffe Riverside West Campus (Radcliffe High) (Closed) Abden Street | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| St Marys Rc Primary School BELGRAVE STREET | grass pitches | 409 yd |
| Radcliffe Cricket Club UNSWORTH STREET | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Stainton Park STAINTON PARK STAINTON PARK COLSHAW CLOSE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Cams Lane Sports Ground CAMS LANE | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Radcliffe Pool And Fitness Centre (Closed) Green Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 654 yd |
| Dynamics Gym WATER STREET | health and fitness suite | 910 yd |
| Radcliffe Leisure Centre SPRING LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 919 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 | 105 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 248.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.