The postcode M26 3XB is located in Bury, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in May 1994 and is an active postcode. M26 3XB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
M26 3XB is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.6 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 3XB as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Comfortable suburbia.
The closest road name to M26 3XB is Hardwick Close which is centered 39 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Claydon Drive and is 205 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.98 km away at Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) The closest railway station is Farnworth Rail Station, 2.57 km away.
The closest primary school to M26 3XB (for ages 11 and under) is Masefield Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 3, 2019.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Adam's Takeaway and is 7.91 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Major Improvement on September 20, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 112.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 19.9 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 2.5 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for M26 3XB is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Bury is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to M26 3XB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to M26 3XB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode M26 3XB
| Introduction | May 1994 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from M26 3XB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masefield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 3, 2019) | 486 m |
| Ladywood School | Special school | 4-11 | 486 m | |
| Blackshaw Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2019) | 974 m |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (October 4, 2017) | 1.07 km |
| Mytham Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (July 18, 2017) | 1.1 km |
| St Teresa's RC Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 20, 2021) | 1.24 km |
| Radcliffe Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (February 13, 2019) | 1.33 km |
| SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2017) | 1.43 km |
| Bowness Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2018) | 1.48 km |
| Little Lever School | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (November 28, 2018) | 1.48 km |
| Wesley Methodist Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.72 km | |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 15, 2018) | 1.76 km |
| Cams Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 5, 2020) | 1.98 km |
| Leverhulme Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 2.03 km |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Radcliffe | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 6, 2017) | 2.19 km |
| Millwood Primary Special School | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 19, 2017) | 2.19 km |
| Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 13, 2022) | 2.23 km |
| Prestolee Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.32 km | |
| Gorsefield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 11, 2018) | 2.33 km |
| Red Lane Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 2.43 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from M26 3XB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady & St. Pauls RC School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2021 | 7.8 km | |
| Great Bear Distribution | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2020 | 7.89 km | |
| The Beestro @ Great Bear | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2022 | 7.89 km | |
| Adam's Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement September 20, 2021 | 7.91 km | |
| Building Blocks Private Day Nursery (NW) Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 2, 2021 | 7.91 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 15, 2020 | 7.91 km | |
| Brownhill Learning Community | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2021 | 8.08 km | |
| Delice de France | Awaiting Inspection | 8.22 km | |
| Becky's Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 29, 2021 | 8.31 km | |
| Aramark @ Argos | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2021 | 8.45 km | |
| Heywood Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement June 9, 2021 | 8.45 km | |
| Aisha News and Groceries | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 25, 2019 | 8.46 km | |
| Darnhill Fish & Chip Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement September 8, 2021 | 8.46 km | |
| Lloyds Chemist | Exempt January 25, 2022 | 8.46 km | |
| Parade News | Exempt May 3, 2021 | 8.46 km | |
| Raf 's Mini Mart | Exempt May 25, 2019 | 8.46 km | |
| Royal Bengal Indian Takeaway | Awaiting Inspection | 8.46 km | |
| Super Booze | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 8.46 km | |
| Superpound | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 31, 2019 | 8.46 km | |
| Superpound (storage ) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 31, 2019 | 8.46 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to M26 3XB - Data from Apr 2022
| Claydon Drive | 205 m | |
| Claydon Drive | 234 m | |
| Lancaster Drive | 314 m | |
| Boundary Drive | 318 m | |
| Lancaster Drive | 328 m | |
| Farnworth - Market Street | 2.96 km | |
| Metrolink | 2.97 km | |
| Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.98 km | |
| Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.99 km | |
| Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) | 2.99 km | |
| Farnworth Rail Station | 2.57 km | |
| Farnworth Rail Station | 2.6 km | |
| Moses Gate Rail Station | 2.78 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 23.09 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 23.14 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 23.68 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to M26 3XB - Data from Dec 2021
| Dingle Reservoir | 1.46 km | |
| Farm Lodge Reservoir | 1.61 km | |
| Starling Wood | 2.15 km | |
| Bull Hill | 2.16 km | |
| Starling Pond | 2.22 km | |
| Oaken Bottom | Valley | 2.54 km |
| George's Wood | 2.54 km | |
| Withins Reservoir | 2.64 km | |
| Burnden Clough | Valley | 2.69 km |
| Raikes Clough | Valley | 2.7 km |
| Cinder Hill | 2.73 km | |
| Ringley Wood | 3.09 km | |
| Elton Reservoir | 3.25 km | |
| Lower Doe Hey Reservoir | 3.44 km | |
| Higher Doe Hey Reservoir | 3.66 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for M26 3XB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 78.1 Mbps | 112.5 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 19.9 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 2 | 0 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 98.5 | 19.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 462 | 37.5 |
Energy usage data for M26 3XB - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.56886000 |
| Longitude | -2.36481400 |
| OS Easting | 375937 |
| OS Northing | 0408090 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Bury South |
| Electoral Ward | Radcliffe North |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000002 |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Comfortable suburbia |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Little Lever BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33004856 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bury 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bury 012B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A2 |