Postcode M26 1EF (Bolton)

Map showing M26 1EF and nearby postcodes

The postcode M26 1EF is located in Bolton, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in May 1994 and is an active postcode. M26 1EF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

M26 1EF is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.9 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of M26 1EF as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > White suburban communities.

The closest road name to M26 1EF is Marwood Close which is centered 54 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Affleck Avenue and is 71 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.83 km away at Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Kearsley Rail Station, 619 m away.

The closest primary school to M26 1EF (for ages 11 and under) is Prestolee Primary School.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Adam's Takeaway and is 9.31 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Major Improvement on September 20, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for M26 1EF is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Bolton Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to M26 1EF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to M26 1EF, and the approximate distance away.

Marwood Close 54 m
Affleck Avenue 100 m
Seddon Lane 135 m
Pickering Close 153 m
Eames Avenue 215 m
Hazel Avenue 217 m
Alexandra Road 239 m
Derby Road 259 m
Church Close 266 m
Church Road 287 m
Prestolee Road 816 m
A667 2.25 km
A6053 2.27 km
A56 6.82 km
A666 13.48 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode M26 1EF

Introduction May 1994
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from M26 1EF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Prestolee Primary School 271 m
St John CofE Primary School, Kearsley Good
(January 31, 2017)
909 m
St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 1.08 km
Mytham Primary School Good
(July 18, 2017)
1.14 km
Kearsley West Primary School Good
(June 26, 2019)
1.14 km
TLG Bolton Good
(April 26, 2018)
1.21 km
St Stephen's CofE Primary School Good
(February 5, 2020)
1.31 km
St Teresa's RC Primary School Good
(October 20, 2021)
1.31 km
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever Good
(October 4, 2017)
1.33 km
Kearsley Academy Requires improvement
(February 27, 2019)
1.35 km
Bowness Primary School Good
(October 3, 2018)
1.47 km
Little Lever School Requires improvement
(November 28, 2018)
1.47 km
St Saviour CofE Primary School, Ringley Outstanding
(December 8, 2011)
1.54 km
St Peter's CofE Primary School Outstanding
(September 15, 2021)
1.55 km
All Saints CofE Primary School Good
(November 17, 2021)
1.58 km
Masefield Primary School Good
(July 3, 2019)
1.77 km
Ladywood School 1.77 km
Spindle Point Primary School Good
(January 13, 2022)
1.91 km
Queensbridge Primary School Good
(June 6, 2018)
2.03 km
Cams Lane Primary School Good
(March 5, 2020)
2.31 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from M26 1EF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Great Bear Distribution Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
November 23, 2020
9.13 km
The Beestro @ Great Bear Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 2, 2022
9.13 km
Becky's Farm Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 29, 2021
9.15 km
Delice de France Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
9.23 km
Our Lady & St. Pauls RC School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 13, 2021
9.25 km
Adam's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 1
Needs Major Improvement
September 20, 2021
9.31 km
Building Blocks Private Day Nursery (NW) Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 2, 2021
9.31 km
Morrisons Daily Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 15, 2020
9.31 km
Brownhill Learning Community School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 13, 2021
9.46 km
Aramark @ Argos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 8, 2021
9.67 km
Heywood Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop 1
Needs Major Improvement
June 9, 2021
9.67 km
Aisha News and Groceries Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 25, 2019
9.84 km
Darnhill Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop 2
Needs Improvement
September 8, 2021
9.84 km
Lloyds Chemist Retailers - other Exempt
January 25, 2022
9.84 km
Parade News Retailers - other Exempt
May 3, 2021
9.84 km
Raf 's Mini Mart Retailers - other Exempt
May 25, 2019
9.84 km
Royal Bengal Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
9.84 km
Super Booze Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 25, 2022
9.84 km
Superpound Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
July 31, 2019
9.84 km
Superpound (storage ) Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
July 31, 2019
9.84 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to M26 1EF - Data from Apr 2022

Affleck Avenue Bus Stop/Station 71 m
Seddon Lane Bus Stop/Station 97 m
Affleck Avenue Bus Stop/Station 99 m
Alexandra Road Bus Stop/Station 141 m
Affleck Avenue Bus Stop/Station 197 m
Farnworth - Market Street Taxi Rank 1.21 km
Walkden - Street Ouen Centre Taxi Rank 3.09 km
Metrolink Taxi Rank 3.83 km
Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 3.83 km
Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 3.84 km
Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 3.85 km
Kearsley Rail Station Rail 619 m
Kearsley Rail Station Rail 658 m
Farnworth Rail Station Rail 801 m
Terminal Two Access Air 21.22 km
Terminal Two Access Air 21.27 km
Terminal One Access Air 21.83 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to M26 1EF - Data from Dec 2021

Cinder Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.68 km
Ringley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.81 km
Bull Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.81 km
Dingle Reservoir Inland Water 1.83 km
Farm Lodge Reservoir Inland Water 2.01 km
Giant's Seat Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.48 km
Blackleach Reservoir Inland Water 2.51 km
Lower Doe Hey Reservoir Inland Water 2.61 km
Clifton Moss Woodland Or Forest 2.68 km
Doe Hey Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.82 km
Higher Doe Hey Reservoir Inland Water 2.83 km
Morton Moss Woodland Or Forest 2.84 km
Raikes Clough Valley 2.86 km
Burnden Clough Valley 2.87 km
Little Hurst Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.06 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for M26 1EF - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Gas Consumption

6 meters consuming 68,267 kWh - mean 11,378 kWh : median 11,740 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

6 meters consuming 17,336 kWh - mean 2,889 kWh : median 2,888 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for M26 1EF - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Greater Manchester
Latitude 53.54970200
Longitude -2.37504800
OS Easting 375248
OS Northing 0405962
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
18706
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Greater Manchester

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Bolton South East
Electoral Ward Kearsley
Local Authority District Bolton
Region / Government Office Region North West
European Electoral Region North West
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Greater Manchester
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Greater Manchester

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000001
Travel To Work Area Manchester

NHS

NHS England Region North West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Bolton Teaching
Cancer Alliance Greater Manchester
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
North West
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Bolton CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: White suburban communities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater Manchester BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Kearsley BUASD
Workplace Zone E33004792
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Bolton 034
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Bolton 034G
Output Area / Small Area 6B2