St. Thomas Close Radcliffe, Bury
30 addresses across 1 postcode (M26), about 30 m long. USRN 5103505.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 18, D: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Bury costs £2,555 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kearsley (Manchester), about 3.6 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 80 m away, and Coronation Park (3.5 hectares) is about 620 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 78 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 30 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Radcliffe Medical Practice, about 330 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 200 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 29% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 48 m². Most common: Flat (23). Built: 1976-1982 (10); 1950-1966 (5); 1983-1990 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (17).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
- 2, St. Thomas Close, Radcliffe
- 7, St. Thomas Close, Radcliffe
- 9, St. Thomas Close, Radcliffe
- 12, St. Thomas Close, Radcliffe
- 14, St. Thomas Close, Radcliffe
- 15, St. Thomas Close, Radcliffe
- 17, St. Thomas Close, Radcliffe
- 22, St. Thomas Close, Radcliffe
- 23, St. Thomas Close, Radcliffe
- 29, St. Thomas Close, Radcliffe
- 30, St. Thomas Close, Radcliffe
Council tax
What each band costs in Bury in 2026-27: Band D £2,555 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,703 | £1,987 | £2,271 | £2,555 | £3,123 | £3,691 | £4,259 | £5,110 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (78% of about 1,060 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Bury borough HMO.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 6 School Street & 99 Blackburn Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 0AP: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (50 m)
- Site of former Radcliffe Leisure Centre, Green Street, Radcliffe, M26 3ED: up to 130 homes, not permissioned (90 m)
- South of Railway Street / North of Dale Street, Radcliffe: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (230 m)
- Council Offices, 7 Whittaker Street, Radcliffe, M26 9TD: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- Former Radcliffe High School, School Street, Radcliffe: up to 89 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- Former Whittaker House (remaining area), Whittaker Street, Radcliffe, M26 2TD: up to 8 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Mill Street/Outwood Road/ Lodge Road, Radcliffe: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Water Street / Hollybank Street, Radcliffe: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 78 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M26 3AP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kearsley (Manchester) 55,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Farnworth 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Clifton (Manchester) 1,100 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink) | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Blackburn Street Radcliffe | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Radcliffe Bus Station | 290 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Thomas St Car Park | 260 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 23.8 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Radcliffe Medical Practice | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Spring Lane Family Dental Practi | 240 m |
| Hospital | Alpha Hospital Bury | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Greater Manchester Police - Radcliffe Police Station | 230 m |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 270 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,950 m² | 80 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Coronation Park 3.5 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 750 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Race Course 2.7 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 320 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 9 parks and gardens, 8.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Radcliffe War Memorial, a listed building (Grade II*), 160 m north. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Radcliffe War Memorial | Listed building, Grade II* | 160 m north |
| Radcliffe Tower and site of hall 100m south west of the parish church in Radcliffe | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Lodge Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Withins Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Dingle Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Nuttall Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Cinder Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Mere Clough | Valley | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 26 | 30 |
4 of the street's 30 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bury: see them on the Bury page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorsefield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Star Radcliffe Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Cams Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chapelfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Radcliffe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Radcliffe Hall Church of England Methodist Primary School Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wesley Methodist Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Listening Ear Cafe M26 3WQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Smashie's M26 3WQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Prep Game UK M26 3BB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Abbeycliffe M26 3BP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Istanbul Grill Radcliffe M26 3WQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Tunisian Food Takeaway M26 3AS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 4 Good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| The Train Station Day nursery M26 1NG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Pausa Coffee Shop (within Dunelm Store) M26 3ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Beths M26 1NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 4 Good | 25 Oct 2024 |
| The Legend Mart M26 1NR | Retailers - other | 200 m | 4 Good | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Pervez General Store M26 3BA | Retailers - other | 200 m | 4 Good | 31 Jul 2018 |
| Dixy Chicken M26 1NR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Big Bite M26 1NQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Fortune Garden M26 3DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Kebabify Radcliffe M26 3DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (lancashire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 29% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 48% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Maries in the Market Limited (restaurant/cafe/canteen, M26 1PN) now 3 Generally satisfactory, was Awaiting inspection (rated 8 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- M26 3AP: 30 addresses of 32 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Wolsey Close · Coomassie Street · Victoria Street · Waverley Place · Wolsey Street · Foundry Street · Marks Street · Victoria Street · New Church Street · Abden Street · Darbyshire Street · Heber Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.