Higher Pitt Lane is in Radcliffe, Manchester and in Bury district. M26 4LP 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 Higher Pitt Lane, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M26 4LP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 55.9% | 54.1% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 44.1% | 45.9% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 4LP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% 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 | 23.3% | 31.4% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 54.7% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.7% | -2.1% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.9% | 60% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 27.3% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 10.7% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 14.1% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 8.1% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 14.8% | -6.8% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 20.2% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 36% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 95.4% | 94.9% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 96.6% | 96.9% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 96.9% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.4% | 37.2% | -11.8% |
| Christian | 66.8% | 46.2% | 20.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Higher Pitt Lane 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Higher Pitt Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-05-24 | £601,530 |
| 14 Higher Pitt Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,300 | 2022-03-28 | £1,399 |
| 4 Higher Pitt Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2012-07-12 | £435,069 |
| 6 Higher Pitt Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2010-10-13 | £484,665 |
| 8 Higher Pitt Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,500 | 2010-08-13 | £396,302 |
M26 4LP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 4LP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 5,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowercroft Primary School Ashington Drive , BL8 2TS | 4out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Primary School Mile Lane , BL8 2JH | - not rated | 859 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School Tommy Lane , Ainsworth BL2 5SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Colville Drive , BL8 2DX | 2out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantlers Primary School Foulds Avenue , BL8 2SF | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elton High School Walshaw Road , BL8 1RN | 3out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 2,757 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 2,834 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,022 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tottington High School Laurel Street , Tottington BL8 3LY | 3out of 4 | 3,231 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 | 3,359 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 3,568 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 | 3,236 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | 4out of 4 | 2,900 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firwood High School Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | 3out of 4 | 3,065 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 3,081 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery Ainsworth | Ainsworth Arms, 465 Bury And Bolton Road | 574 yd | |
| Casalingo | 23-23a Church Street | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rose & Crown | 2 Cockey Moor Road | 497 yd | |
| The Black Bull Hotel | Black Bull, Lowercroft Road | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Fish Bar | 76 Mile Lane | 682 yd | |
| Zugafun Ltd | 45 Church Street | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 78 Mile Lane | 661 yd | |
| Spar | 151 Bury and Bolton Road | 761 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.15 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.