Bury And Bolton Road, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4LJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M26 4LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.7%	51.8%	0.1%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	48.3%	48.2%	-0.1%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

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 4LJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.3% 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	20.2%	19.5%	-0.7%	37.9%	-18.4%
Married: Opposite sex	67.9%	66.3%	-1.6%	44.2%	22.1%
Separated	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	2.5%	5.3%	2.8%	9.1%	-3.8%
Widowed	8.2%	8.1%	-0.1%	6.1%	2.0%

Health

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	47.6%	47.7%	0.1%	48.4%	-0.7%
Good health	36.2%	32.7%	-3.5%	33.6%	-0.9%
Fair health	14%	13.9%	-0.1%	12.7%	1.2%
Bad health	2.2%	5%	2.8%	4.0%	1.0%
Very bad health	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.4%	13.4%	-1.0%	18.2%	-4.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.8%	7.3%	-0.5%	9.6%	-2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.5%	9.3%	-7.2%	13.4%	-4.1%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	4.1%	-0.4%	5.3%	-1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	16.3%	5.6%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	43.6%	45.9%	2.3%	33.8%	12.1%
Other	2.5%	3.7%	1.2%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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)
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	99.3%	99.3%	0.0%	81.4%	17.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.8% 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	97%	95.8%	-1.2%	83.2%	12.6%
European Union	2.6%	3.2%	0.6%	6.1%	-2.9%
Africa	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	96.1%	-0.9%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	0%	3.5%	3.5%	9.8%	-6.3%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	3%	0%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94%	76.7%	17.3%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	4.6%	13.5%	-8.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22%	37.2%	-15.2%
Christian	75.2%	46.2%	29.0%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Jewish	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Not answered	1.1%	6.0%	-4.9%

Safety

Is Bury And Bolton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bury And Bolton Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bury West average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,200

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in M26 4LJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bury And Bolton Road are based on 93 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bury.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bury And Bolton Road, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4LJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for M26 4LJ

Average Price
£487,615

Semi-Detached
£473,328

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£551,379

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£296,855

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bury And Bolton Road

Average Price
£452,520

Semi-Detached
£417,668

Terraced
£265,763

Detached
£651,054

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bury And Bolton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
421 Bury And Bolton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2018-04-03	£526,145
433 Bury And Bolton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£249,999	2016-03-31	£455,905
447 Bury And Bolton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2011-07-29	£696,879
433 Bury And Bolton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2009-10-02	£493,410
431 Bury And Bolton Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£208,000	2006-04-27	£411,495

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M26 4LJ

Employment

M26 4LJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

M26 4LJ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in M26 4LJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	82
Full-Time Employee	77
Self-Employed	31
Part-Time Employee	25
Other	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Looking after home or family	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Education	20
Manufacturing	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Other	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Construction	10
Financial and insurance activities	9
Transport and storage	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Information and communication	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Elton County Nursery School Alston Street , BL8 1SB	- not rated	3,061 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR	4out of 4	5,121 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bridgewater Nursery School Dobhill Street , Farnworth BL4 7DU	- not rated	5,445 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe Graves Street , Radcliffe M26 4GE	3out of 4	1,089 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenhill Primary School Mile Lane , BL8 2JH	- not rated	1,208 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenhill Primary School Mile Lane , BL8 2JH	3out of 4	1,208 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lowercroft Primary School Ashington Drive , BL8 2TS	3out of 4	1,259 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wesley Methodist Primary School Forth Road , Radcliffe M26 4PX	3out of 4	1,323 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Radcliffe Riverside School Abden Street , Radcliffe M26 3AT	- not rated	2,615 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN	3out of 4	2,647 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Star Radcliffe Academy Spring Lane , M26 2SZ	- not rated	2,661 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Radcliffe Riverside School Spring Lane , Radcliffe M26 2SZ	- not rated	2,687 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Coney Green Technology School Spring Lane , Radcliffe M26 2SZ	- not rated	2,687 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB	- not rated	3,435 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG	- not rated	3,741 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU	- not rated	3,381 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , Breightmet BL2 4HU	- not rated	3,381 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG	4out of 4	2,388 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG	- not rated	2,388 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Forestwood School Buller Street , BL8 2BS	- not rated	2,426 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD	- not rated	2,526 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Millwood Primary Special School School Street , Radcliffe M26 3BW	4out of 4	2,657 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Toby Carvery Ainsworth	Ainsworth Arms, 465 Bury And Bolton Road		2 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Railway Hotel	427 Ainsworth Road		790 yd
The Rose & Crown	2 Cockey Moor Road		1,064 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Spar	151 Bury and Bolton Road		915 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near M26 4LJ postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	60 Mbit/s
Average download speed	62.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.