Postcode M26 2RT (Bury)

Map showing M26 2RT and nearby postcodes

The postcode M26 2RT is located in Bury, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in May 1994 and is an active postcode. M26 2RT is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

M26 2RT is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2 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 2RT as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.

The closest road name to M26 2RT is Eastbrook Avenue which is centered 20 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bury Lane and is 158 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 660 m away at Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Kearsley Rail Station, 4.75 km away.

The closest primary school to M26 2RT (for ages 11 and under) is Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Adam's Takeaway and is 4.87 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Major Improvement on September 20, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 104.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for M26 2RT is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Bury 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 2RT and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to M26 2RT, and the approximate distance away.

Eastbrook Avenue 20 m
Hamer Street 51 m
Lynmouth Close 54 m
Fletcher Street 88 m
Withins Street 98 m
Betley Street 115 m
Lynton Lea 116 m
North Street 129 m
Ruskin Street 129 m
Caledonia Street 130 m
Bright Street 168 m
Withins Lane 174 m
Holland Street 180 m
Spencer Street 189 m
Wellington Street 199 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode M26 2RT

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 2RT - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School 403 m
Gorsefield Primary School Good
(January 11, 2018)
1.07 km
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Radcliffe Good
(July 6, 2017)
1.14 km
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Good
(November 11, 2021)
1.44 km
St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe 1.52 km
Millwood Primary Special School Outstanding
(July 19, 2017)
1.53 km
Chapelfield Primary School Good
(June 8, 2017)
1.6 km
Wesley Methodist Primary School 1.66 km
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe Good
(March 15, 2018)
1.76 km
St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitefield Good
(February 5, 2020)
1.78 km
The Derby High School Good
(March 28, 2018)
1.8 km
Sunny Bank Primary School Good
(September 16, 2021)
1.93 km
Elms Bank 1.95 km
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand Good
(June 22, 2017)
1.98 km
Radcliffe Primary School Requires improvement
(February 13, 2019)
2.02 km
Hollins Grundy Primary School Good
(October 4, 2017)
2.03 km
Cams Lane Primary School Good
(March 5, 2020)
2.15 km
Excel and Exceed Centre Good
(June 28, 2017)
2.23 km
Bury Catholic Preparatory School 2.23 km
Holy Cross College Good
(December 12, 2018)
2.24 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from M26 2RT - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to M26 2RT - Data from Apr 2022

Bury Lane Bus Stop/Station 158 m
Cross Lane Bus Stop/Station 218 m
Withins Lane Bus Stop/Station 223 m
North Street Bus Stop/Station 247 m
North Street Bus Stop/Station 269 m
Metrolink Taxi Rank 688 m
Key Gardens Taxi Rank 2.98 km
Market Street Taxi Rank 3.07 km
Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 660 m
Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 672 m
Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) Metro/Tram 683 m
Kearsley Rail Station Rail 4.75 km
Kearsley Rail Station Rail 4.75 km
Clifton (Manchester) Rail Station Rail 4.97 km
Terminal Two Access Air 22.31 km
Terminal Two Access Air 22.36 km
Terminal One Access Air 22.87 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to M26 2RT - Data from Dec 2021

Withins Reservoir Inland Water 1.13 km
Elton Reservoir Inland Water 1.49 km
Lamb Lodge Reservoir Inland Water 1.66 km
Starkies Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km
Goit Inland Water 2.14 km
Farm Lodge Reservoir Inland Water 2.44 km
Deardens Lodge Inland Water 2.48 km
Starling Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.5 km
Dingle Reservoir Inland Water 2.63 km
Starling Pond Inland Water 2.72 km
Nuttall Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.03 km
Snape Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.28 km
Cinder Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.35 km
Fat Hurst Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.48 km
Woodhill Brook Inland Water 3.58 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for M26 2RT - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 45.8 Mbps 104.2 Mbps 460 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 12.3 Mbps 36 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 5 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 12 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 85.9 12.2
300+ Mbps 100% 460 36

Gas Consumption

18 meters consuming 152,082 kWh - mean 8,449 kWh : median 9,148 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for M26 2RT - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Greater Manchester
Latitude 53.56712400
Longitude -2.31473100
OS Easting 379253
OS Northing 0407881
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
7603
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Greater Manchester

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Bury South
Electoral Ward Radcliffe East
Local Authority District Bury
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 E08000002
Travel To Work Area Manchester

NHS

NHS England Region North West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Bury
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 Bury CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Hard-pressed living
Group: Industrious communities
Subgroup: Industrious transitions
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater Manchester BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Radcliffe BUASD
Workplace Zone E33004867
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Bury 015
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Bury 015B
Output Area / Small Area 8A1