Lever Street is in Radcliffe, Manchester and in Bury district. M26 4PQ 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 Lever Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M26 4PN, M26 4FD, M26 4ED, M26 4PG, M26 4PF, M26 4ET, M26 4ES, M26 4FT, M26 3PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M26 4PQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 47.3% | 48.3% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 52.7% | 51.7% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 4PQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 59.2% | 49.4% | -9.8% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.1% | 29.3% | 9.2% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 52.7% | 48.5% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 32% | 36.2% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.4% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 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.
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 13.4% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.5% | 18% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 18.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19% | 23.8% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 20.9% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
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 | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.2% | 88.3% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 89.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.8% | 89.5% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 88.7% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 1.3% | 6.0% | -4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lever 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 .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Lever Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £107,600 | 2024-06-19 | £112,227 |
| 74 Lever Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £94,800 | 2023-04-14 | £101,725 |
| 120 Lever Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-01-26 | £146,020 |
| 116 Lever Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2022-08-17 | £108,734 |
| 94 Lever Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2022-08-05 | £81,814 |
M26 4PQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 student residents living in M26 4PQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 4,442 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 | 379 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Radcliffe Belgrave Street , Radcliffe M26 4DG | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radcliffe Primary School Coronation Road , Radcliffe M26 3RD | 2out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe Graves Street , Radcliffe M26 4GE | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorsefield Primary School Robertson Street , Radcliffe M26 4DW | 3out of 4 | 628 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 | 2,808 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,268 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 3,395 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 2out of 4 | 3,415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 3out of 4 | 3,823 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 | 3,466 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 3,999 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 | 4,735 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 | 967 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Secondary PRU Spring Lane School Spring Lane , M26 2SZ | 2out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladywood School Masefield Road , Little Lever BL3 1NG | 4out of 4 | 2,058 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel and Exceed Centre Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 2,876 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 3,005 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 | 163 yd | |
| The Cafe Bistro | 30 Ainsworth Road | 439 yd | |
| Charlies Food Bar | 98 Water Street | 578 yd | |
| Four20 Desserts Ltd | 74 Water Street | 598 yd | |
| RJ's Cafe | 335 Ainsworth Road | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sparking Clog | 24 Radcliffe Moor Road | 858 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | 427 Ainsworth Road | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peri Planet | 155 Ainsworth Road | 61 yd | |
| Happy House | 135 Ainsworth Road | 64 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 75 Pilkington Road | 316 yd | |
| Zaks | 22 Ainsworth Road | 439 yd | |
| Panda | 24 Ainsworth Road | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 52-54 Water Street | 598 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stainton Park STAINTON PARK STAINTON PARK COLSHAW CLOSE EAST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 303 yd |
| Redbank Playing Fields UNSWORTH STREET | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| St Marys Rc Primary School BELGRAVE STREET | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Wesley Methodist Primary School FORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Radcliffe Cricket Club UNSWORTH STREET | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Muse Ladies Gym (Closed) ALBERT WORKS ALBERT WORKS WATER STREET | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Radcliffe Riverside West Campus (Radcliffe High) (Closed) Abden Street | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Cams Lane Sports Ground CAMS LANE | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Radcliffe Pool And Fitness Centre (Closed) Green Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,089 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 | 173.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.