Postcode M25 1BA is located in a major urban area, within the St. Mary's ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Prestwich Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Prestwich Central is £50,986 per year. The nearest station is Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is St Mary's Park.
Prestwich Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,470 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Prestwich Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Prestwich Central is £50,986 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 128 ft away from M25 1BA.
Prestwich Central near M25 1BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Heaton Park (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Heaton Park (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St Mary's Park | Medium | Walking directions to St Mary's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Gardner Mount | Small | Walking directions to Gardner Mount |
| 0.4 mi | Langley Hall Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Langley Hall Road Open Space |
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £302,000 (about £309 per square foot) in St. Mary's area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £906,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £445,750 | £355 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £311,000 | £325 |
| Terraced | 25 | £300,000 | £291 |
| Flats | 21 | £170,000 | £229 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £282,500 | £123,000 | £189,750 | £212,000 |
| 2017 | £352,558 | £120,000 | £209,250 | £181,369 |
| 2018 | £378,998 | £158,998 | £220,500 | £180,000 |
| 2019 | £343,500 | £130,000 | £232,250 | £212,000 |
| 2020 | £400,000 | £130,000 | £247,000 | £232,500 |
| 2021 | £359,000 | £122,500 | £267,000 | £256,750 |
| 2022 | £362,500 | £161,000 | £290,950 | £274,000 |
| 2023 | £550,000 | £140,000 | £285,750 | £273,000 |
| 2024 | £435,500 | £157,500 | £303,000 | £281,000 |
| 2025 | £429,000 | £175,000 | £315,250 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | £575,000 | £169,998 | £302,500 | £342,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £232 | £184 | £198 | £188 |
| 2017 | £260 | £181 | £221 | £195 |
| 2018 | £288 | £197 | £223 | £235 |
| 2019 | £277 | £197 | £233 | £231 |
| 2020 | £302 | £188 | £254 | £250 |
| 2021 | £312 | £186 | £289 | £237 |
| 2022 | £296 | £252 | £301 | £254 |
| 2023 | £336 | £203 | £309 | £257 |
| 2024 | £361 | £219 | £311 | £294 |
| 2025 | £355 | £254 | £319 | £286 |
| 2026 | £360 | £214 | £340 | — |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M25 1BA.
In the M25 1BA postcode area, located within Prestwich Central, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M25 1BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 16 Longfield Centre, Prestwich, M25 1AY | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Aldeh | Bury New Road, Prestwich, M25 1AR | Walking directions to Aldeh |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | 468 Bury New Road, Prestwich, M25 1AX | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | Bury New Road, Bury, M25 3AN | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Valley Park Road, Bury, M25 3TG | Walking directions to Tesco |
Annual council tax rates for Bury district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M25 1BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eamonn O'Brien
St. Mary's - Elected 7 May 2026
Christian Wakeford
Bury South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M25 1BA records about 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.
The median sale price around M25 1BA in Prestwich Central is £302,000 (about £309 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to M25 1BA, including St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich (Outstanding), The Heys School and Cloughside College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M25 1BA is Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink), about 186 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M25 1BA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,470 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bury South covering M25 1BA is Christian Wakeford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eamonn O'Brien (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.