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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

M251AW

Valley Park Road

M251BH

Prestwich Central

M251JZ

Heys Road

M251LY

Hastings Road

M251NE

Glebelands Road

M253AP

Clifton Road

M253BU

Newlands Drive

M253BW

Prestwich Central

M253BZ

Langley Grove

M259NQ

Crescent Avenue

M259PX

Brentwood Court

M259QG

Lowther Close

M251AA

Chapel Street

M251JQ

Oakhurst Gardens

M251LF

Heywood Road

M251QN

Sharp Street

M251AP

Rectory Lane

M251GZ

Poppythorn Lane

M253HB

Warwick Street

M251BR

Rectory Green

M251BW

Greenhill

M251LT

Noreen Avenue

M253BB

Sherbourne Street

M253HW

Greengate Lane

M259NG

Circular Road

M259PG

Sandyway

M259RT

Agecroft Road East

M251AS

Fairfax Road

M251GW

Poppythorn Lane

M259GW

Shakespeare Road

M259PT

Butterstile Lane

M251AY

Fairfax Road

M251BP

Rectory Lane

M251BT

Fairfax Road

M259GN

Scott Road

M259LR

Tennyson Gardens

M259NT

Valley Park Road

M251AN

Chapel Street

M251BE

Clark's Hill

M251BG

Rectory Green

M251ED

Hacking Street

M259GD

Hamilton Road

M259TJ

Butterstile Lane

M251LE

Chatsworth Avenue

M251WF

Glebelands Road

M253BS

Fairfax Road

M259LB

St Ann's Road

M259NJ

Barnhill Avenue

M259PD

Carrigart

M259PJ

Charlton Avenue

M259GB

St Ann's Road

M259PB

Rectory Lane

M259WJ

Barnhill Avenue

M259LW

Arlington Avenue

M259PW

Butterstile Lane

M259QH

Duckworth Road

M259QZ

Prestwich Central

M259WU

Barnhill Drive

M259GH

Burns Gardens

M259LU

St Ann's Road

M259QF

St Ann's Road

M251AX

Poppythorn Lane

M253DL

Guest Road

M259JZ

Richmond Avenue

M259PE

Prestwich Park Road South

M259PS

Sandy Lane

M259QL

Masefield Avenue

M259WE

Ardent Way

M259WL

Bland Road

M251AL

Poppythorn Lane

M251JY

Heys Road

M251LA

Heys Road

M251LD

Heywood Road

M251NJ

Glebelands Road

M259NX

Valley Park Road

M259QQ

Lowther Road

M259WA

George Street

M251AJ

Church Lane

M251BA

Rectory Lane

M251BD

Valley Park Road

M251BL

Deyne Avenue

M251JW

Heys Road

M259AH

Prestwich Central

M259LQ

Wordsworth Gardens

M259QW

Masefield Avenue

M259WN

Crescent Avenue

M259WS

George Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.