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Prestwich Central

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About

Prestwich Central is a suburban area located in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester. It serves as a local hub with a mix of residential, commercial, and leisure spaces. The area is well-connected by public transport, including the Metrolink tram system, making it accessible to Manchester city centre and surrounding towns.

The district features a range of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants alongside larger retail chains. Heaton Park, one of the largest municipal parks in Europe, lies just south of Prestwich Central, offering green space and recreational facilities. The area has a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern apartments, catering to different lifestyles.

Area overview

On average Prestwich Central has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Prestwich Central is £46,500 per year. There are 2 schools in Prestwich Central: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Prestwich Central Population
6,560
Population density
4,509.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,792
73%
Other White
447
6.81%
Pakistani
305
4.65%
Other
214
3.26%
Irish
152
2.32%
Total population: 6,564

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
931
32.19%
Owns with a mortgage
880
30.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
580
20.06%
Other social rented
328
11.34%
Social rents from council
112
3.87%
Total households: 2,892

Property prices in Prestwich Central

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Prestwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Prestwich Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Prestwich Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£389,000
Flats20£160,000
Semi-Detached39£313,000
Terraced10£260,500

10 years median price trend in Prestwich Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Prestwich Central.

All postcodes in Prestwich Central

M251AD

Chester Street

M251QP

Prestwich Central

M251AQ

Rectory Lane

M253AH

Clifton Place

M259GX

Hope Road

M259QU

Prestwich Central

M259WF

Circular Road

M251LB

Heys Road

M251NB

Gilmore Drive

M259AF

Prestwich Central

M259LD

St Ann's Road

M251BJ

The Drive

M253EL

Clifton Road

M259LN

Lowther Close

M259PL

Butt Hill Avenue

M259WP

Portugal Road

M251NN

Chatsworth Avenue

M251PP

Knight's Close

M253JR

Greengate Lane

M259LP

Burns Gardens

M259LT

Byron Avenue

M259QJ

Duckworth Road

M259TH

Lynmouth Court

M251AG

Branksome Avenue

M251JX

Sunningdale Drive

M253JW

Carmona Drive

M259GE

St Ann's Road

M259GY

Beckley Avenue

M259PQ

Butterstile Lane

M259QD

St Ann's Road

M251BQ

Rectory Green

M253BN

Prestwich Central

M259GQ

Shrewsbury Road

M259HP

Ladythorn Court

M259NE

Buckingham Road

M259QX

Myrtle Grove

M251AF

Albion Place

M253DE

Poppythorn Lane

M253FH

Edward Street

M259LE

St Ann's Road

M259NR

Bland Road

M259QS

Shelley Road

M251AR

Rectory Lane

M251GJ

Poppythorn Lane

M251NF

Langley Road

M251NY

Derby Street

M259PP

Butterstile Lane

M259PR

Sandy Meade

M259QT

Crosslands

M253DB

Langley Avenue

M259AE

Prestwich Central

M259JY

Valley Park Road

M259LJ

St Anns Close

M259ND

Butterstile Lane

M259PU

Lowther Road

M251BN

Rectory Lane

M259AJ

George Street

M259GF

Brentwood Court

M259NU

Crescent Avenue

M259WW

Chandos Road

M251PW

Muirfield Close

M253AF

Chester Street

M253HQ

Clifton Place

M259NF

Arlington Avenue

M259NL

Prestwich Central

M259PN

Butt Hill Avenue

M253FW

Greengate Lane

M259WG

Bland Road

M259WQ

Woodland Crescent

M251LX

Noreen Avenue

M253BY

Glebelands Road

M253HD

Chester Street

M259GG

Hamilton Close

M259NH

Barnhill Road

M259NP

Portugal Road

M259RR

Beckley Avenue

M259WH

Barnhill Road

M251AZ

Poppythorn Lane

M251BX

Rectory Lane

M251ND

Poppythorn Lane

M251RB

Rectory Lane

M259NW

Bland Road

M259QE

St Ann's Road

M259QY

Prestwich Central

M259WR

Chandos Road

M259NN

Hilton Drive

M253HN

Clifton Road

M259QP

Brentwood Court

M259RG

Hollyedge Drive

M251XT

St Marys Close

M259JS

Hamilton Close

M251LH

Heys Road

M259AG

Moor Lane

M259NS

Bland Road

M259RB

The Downs

M251AE

Chapel Street

M251LU

St Austells Drive

M251WE

Glebelands Road

M259PF

Prestwich Park Road South

M259WD

Prestwich Central

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.