Alma Street is in Radcliffe, Manchester and in Bury district. M26 4EX 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 Alma Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M26 4EF, M26 4ES, M26 4EE, M26 4JP, M26 4FU, M26 4GN, M26 4PG, M26 4PR, M26 4JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M26 4EX has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 44.5% | 50% | 5.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 55.5% | 50% | -5.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 4EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.6% 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 | 41.7% | 56.6% | 14.9% | 37.9% | 18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 25.9% | -11.1% | 44.2% | -18.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 0.9% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 11.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 41.2% | 40.8% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 38.2% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 15.3% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 19.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.3% | 21.1% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 13.1% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 17.8% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 21.1% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 19.2% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -14.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.5% | 94.3% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 98.5% | 94.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 94.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alma 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183 Alma Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-07-15 | £122,556 |
| 177 Alma Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2021-11-19 | £156,099 |
| 171 Alma Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,500 | 2020-12-08 | £134,038 |
| 185 Alma Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2020-12-04 | £89,826 |
| 127 Alma Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2020-03-24 | £83,373 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,559 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Methodist Primary School Forth Road , Radcliffe M26 4PX | 3out of 4 | 287 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 | 488 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Radcliffe Belgrave Street , Radcliffe M26 4DG | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radcliffe Primary School Coronation Road , Radcliffe M26 3RD | 2out of 4 | 626 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsefield Primary School Robertson Street , Radcliffe M26 4DW | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 2,686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,142 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 3,259 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 2out of 4 | 3,487 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN | 3out of 4 | 3,810 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 | 3,349 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 3,872 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 | 4,673 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 | 1,107 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | 4out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 2,734 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 2,862 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuppaccino @ Red Bank | Red Bank House, Lowe Street | 308 yd | |
| RJ's Cafe | 335 Ainsworth Road | 518 yd | |
| The Cafe Bistro | 30 Ainsworth Road | 562 yd | |
| Four20 Desserts Ltd | 74 Water Street | 706 yd | |
| Charlies Food Bar | 98 Water Street | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Hotel | 427 Ainsworth Road | 865 yd | |
| The Sparking Clog | 24 Radcliffe Moor Road | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peri Planet | 155 Ainsworth Road | 198 yd | |
| Happy House | 135 Ainsworth Road | 201 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 75 Pilkington Road | 295 yd | |
| Jacks | 333 Ainsworth Road | 518 yd | |
| Zaks | 22 Ainsworth Road | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 52-54 Water Street | 706 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wesley Methodist Primary School FORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Stainton Park STAINTON PARK STAINTON PARK COLSHAW CLOSE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 393 yd |
| St Marys Rc Primary School BELGRAVE STREET | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Redbank Playing Fields UNSWORTH STREET | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Radcliffe Cricket Club UNSWORTH STREET | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Muse Ladies Gym (Closed) ALBERT WORKS ALBERT WORKS WATER STREET | health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| Radcliffe Riverside West Campus (Radcliffe High) (Closed) Abden Street | grass pitches | 1,000 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 87.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.