Postcode insights

M25 2RU

Egypt Lane

Unsworth

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Detailed insights for M25 2RU

Overview

Postcode M25 2RU is located in a major urban area, within the Unsworth ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Unsworth area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Unsworth is £52,424 per year. The nearest station is Clifton (Manchester), about 3.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

Unsworth has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,609 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Unsworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Unsworth is £52,424 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 71 ft away from M25 2RU.

Flood risk

No risk

Unsworth near M25 2RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Clifton (Manchester) located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
408
Population density
112.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.69(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.43(-42%)
Burglary
9.13(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.22(-42%)
Vehicle crime
5.22(-13%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
345
84.15%
Irish
13
3.17%
Indian
12
2.93%
Pakistani
11
2.68%
Chinese
9
2.2%
Total population: 410

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
28.89%
No qualifications
75
20.83%
Level 3 (A level)
65
18.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
15.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
11.67%
Total 16+ residents: 360

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
103
59.2%
Owns with a mortgage
53
30.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
4.02%
Other social rented
6
3.45%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.87%
Total households: 174

Property prices in Unsworth

Median price£287,250
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)126
Typical range (middle 50%)£208K – £360K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £287,250 (about £276 per square foot) in Unsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Unsworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£385,000£297
Semi-Detached46£286,000£293
Terraced29£205,000£237
Flats10£122,500£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Unsworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Unsworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,750£68,000£172,000£121,365
2017£255,875£84,500£175,000£134,250
2018£275,000£90,500£181,000£128,750
2019£280,000£88,250£200,000£146,000
2020£331,250£76,500£217,000£150,000
2021£326,000£91,250£227,000£163,500
2022£388,500£100,000£275,000£187,500
2023£380,000£96,500£265,000£190,000
2024£376,000£125,000£262,500£200,000
2025£400,000£129,400£268,000£200,000
2026£350,000£100,000£326,250£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Unsworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Unsworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£159£176£154
2017£215£160£184£157
2018£240£153£200£163
2019£232£166£211£180
2020£237£162£222£176
2021£267£179£244£201
2022£307£200£286£202
2023£308£208£282£241
2024£301£229£278£230
2025£302£205£284£239
2026£308£186£330£254
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Unsworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Unsworth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M25 2RU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M25 2RU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Dec 202547, Simister Green, Manchester, M25 2RYTerracedLeasehold£240,000
17 Jun 202524, Simister Green, Manchester, M25 2RYTerracedLeasehold£170,000
17 Apr 202543, Simister Green, Manchester, M25 2RYTerracedLeasehold£237,000
31 Mar 202577, Simister Lane, Manchester, M25 2SUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£450,000
31 Mar 202573A, Simister Lane, Manchester, M25 2SUFlatsLeasehold£400,000

Schools

In the M25 2RU postcode area, located within Unsworth, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M25 2RU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimarySt Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.7 miSecondaryParrenthorn High SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryMersey Drive Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bury district (2025-26).

Band A£1,610
Band B£1,878
Band C£2,146
Band D£2,415
Band E£2,951
Band F£3,488
Band G£4,024
Band H£4,829

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M25 2RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jerome Samuel Magnus Roith

Unsworth - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Christian Wakeford

Bury South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBuryE08000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury SouthE14001145
WardUnsworthE05014168
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)UnsworthE02001035
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 017AE01004945
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M25 2RU

Is M25 2RU (Unsworth) safe?

The area around M25 2RU records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near M25 2RU?

The median sale price around M25 2RU in Unsworth is £287,250 (about £276 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M25 2RU?

There are 6 schools close to M25 2RU, including St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (Good), Parrenthorn High School (Good) and Mersey Drive Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M25 2RU?

M25 2RU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,609 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M25 2RU (Unsworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury South covering M25 2RU is Christian Wakeford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jerome Samuel Magnus Roith (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.