Postcode insights

M25 2RZ

Simister Lane

Holyrood

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Detailed insights for M25 2RZ

Overview

Postcode M25 2RZ is located in a rural village, within the Holyrood ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Kirkhams & Holyrood area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kirkhams & Holyrood is £49,171 per year. The nearest station is Clifton (Manchester), about 3.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Kirkhams & Holyrood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,957 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Kirkhams & Holyrood has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Kirkhams & Holyrood is £49,171 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 139 ft away from M25 2RZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkhams & Holyrood near M25 2RZ 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 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
507 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.47(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.54(+14%)
Public order
12.59(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.59(+40%)
Burglary
11.93(+115%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
82.84%
Irish
11
3.25%
Arab
9
2.66%
Pakistani
8
2.37%
Chinese
7
2.07%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
108
38.16%
Level 3 (A level)
50
17.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
13.78%
No qualifications
38
13.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.25%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
71
52.59%
Owns with a mortgage
53
39.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.93%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.22%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Holyrood

Median price£300,120
Price per sq ft£319
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£255K – £345K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £300,120 (about £319 per square foot) in Holyrood area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holyrood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£385,000£332
Semi-Detached64£317,500£328
Terraced34£256,500£288
Flats4£125,000£208

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holyrood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holyrood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227,000£49,500£175,000£145,000
2017£270,000£62,500£195,000£145,500
2018£295,000£84,500£220,000£169,500
2019£303,000£85,000£220,000£174,250
2020£342,000£65,000£229,950£176,250
2021£350,000£93,250£260,000£200,000
2022£394,000£116,500£280,000£248,000
2023£404,875£98,000£285,500£234,850
2024£362,500£120,000£285,000£239,500
2025£350,000£130,000£314,000£252,550
2026£350,000£145,000£308,500£255,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holyrood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holyrood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£95£203£164
2017£222£101£206£187
2018£256£132£217£206
2019£267£124£244£208
2020£281£118£240£225
2021£293£127£271£233
2022£337£189£295£293
2023£360£174£305£265
2024£303£184£312£283
2025£331£201£325£299
2026£365£277£322£282
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holyrood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M25 2RZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M25 2RZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202573A, Simister Lane, Manchester, M25 2SUFlatsLeasehold£400,000
31 Mar 202577, Simister Lane, Manchester, M25 2SUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£450,000
28 Mar 202531, Simister Lane, Manchester, M25 2SUSemi-DetachedFreehold£477,000
27 Mar 202555, Simister Lane, Manchester, M25 2SUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£251,000
27 Mar 202555, Simister Lane, Manchester, M25 2SUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£251,000

Schools

In the M25 2RZ postcode area, located within Kirkhams & Holyrood, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.5 miSecondaryParrenthorn High SchoolCommunity school

Good

1.0 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 2RZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adnan Chaudhry

Holyrood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Christian Wakeford

Bury South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBuryE08000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury SouthE14001145
WardHolyroodE05014156
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kirkhams & HolyroodE02001040
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 022AE01004969
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M25 2RZ

Is M25 2RZ (Kirkhams & Holyrood) safe?

The area around M25 2RZ records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near M25 2RZ?

The median sale price around M25 2RZ in Kirkhams & Holyrood is £300,120 (about £319 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M25 2RZ?

There are 3 schools close to M25 2RZ, 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 2RZ?

M25 2RZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,957 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M25 2RZ (Kirkhams & Holyrood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury South covering M25 2RZ is Christian Wakeford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Adnan Chaudhry (Labour Party).

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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.