Knowles Street is in Radcliffe, Manchester and in Bury district. M26 4DU is located in the Radcliffe East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury South. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Knowles Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M26 4AX, M26 4DT, M26 4DQ, M26 4DZ, M26 4EA, M26 4DX, M26 4DP, M26 4DS, M26 4DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M26 4DU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 54.3% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 48.8% | 45.7% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 4DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% 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 | 41.9% | 50.9% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 30.4% | -11.9% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.9% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 47.4% | 44.2% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 35.3% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 13.1% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.5% | 23.3% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 11.9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 16.3% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 9.7% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 18.1% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 18.9% | -1.8% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% 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% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 6.5% | 6.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.8% | 88.3% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
In this area, 92.3% 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% | 92.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 6% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 92.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knowles Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Radcliffe East 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 -73.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Knowles Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2023-02-06 | £129,977 |
| 83 Knowles Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2022-10-28 | £161,247 |
| 77 Knowles Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2021-04-21 | £152,429 |
| 29 Knowles Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-11-25 | £157,039 |
| 45 Knowles Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2019-08-08 | £130,903 |
M26 4DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,491 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 | 210 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsefield Primary School Robertson Street , Radcliffe M26 4DW | 3out of 4 | 292 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Lane Primary School Cams Lane , Radcliffe M26 3SW | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radcliffe Primary School Coronation Road , Radcliffe M26 3RD | 2out of 4 | 785 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wesley Methodist Primary School Forth Road , Radcliffe M26 4PX | 3out of 4 | 798 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 | 2,843 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,310 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 3out of 4 | 3,404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 3,490 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 2out of 4 | 3,621 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 | 3,471 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 4,044 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 | 5,148 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 | 617 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 848 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | 4out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 3,011 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 3,139 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe Bistro | 30 Ainsworth Road | 78 yd | |
| Four20 Desserts Ltd | 74 Water Street | 177 yd | |
| Charlies Food Bar | 98 Water Street | 227 yd | |
| Cuppaccino @ Red Bank | Red Bank House, Lowe Street | 428 yd | |
| Radcliffe United Reform Church | Radcliffe United Reform Church, Blackburn Street | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sparking Clog | 24 Radcliffe Moor Road | 559 yd | |
| Overdraught Bar | 28-30 Blackburn Street | 841 yd | |
| The Lock Keeper | Millbank, Pilkington Way | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaks | 22 Ainsworth Road | 78 yd | |
| Panda | 24 Ainsworth Road | 94 yd | |
| Happy dragon | 17-19 Ainsworth Road | 163 yd | |
| King Pizza | 13 Ainsworth Road | 172 yd | |
| LA Pizza | 106 Water Street | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 52-54 Water Street | 177 yd | |
| Lidl | Dale Street | 907 yd | |
| ASDA | Asda Stores Ltd, Pilkington Way | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Rc Primary School BELGRAVE STREET | grass pitches | 194 yd |
| Muse Ladies Gym (Closed) ALBERT WORKS ALBERT WORKS WATER STREET | health and fitness suite | 242 yd |
| Redbank Playing Fields UNSWORTH STREET | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Radcliffe Riverside West Campus (Radcliffe High) (Closed) Abden Street | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Stainton Park STAINTON PARK STAINTON PARK COLSHAW CLOSE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Radcliffe Cricket Club UNSWORTH STREET | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Radcliffe Pool And Fitness Centre (Closed) Green Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 669 yd |
| Radcliffe Riverside School (Closed) Spring Lane | grass pitches | 773 yd |
| Radcliffe Leisure Centre SPRING LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 773 yd |
| Cams Lane Sports Ground CAMS LANE | grass pitches | 868 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 | 152.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.