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M25 2WP

Polefield Circle

Holyrood

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Detailed insights for M25 2WP

Overview

Postcode M25 2WP is located in a major urban area, within the Holyrood ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Prestwich East area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Prestwich East is £49,528 per year. The nearest station is Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Langley Hall Road Open Space.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
47.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Prestwich East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,326 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Prestwich East has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.8%

Approximately 47.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Prestwich East is £49,528 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 244 ft away from M25 2WP.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M25 2WP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Heaton Park (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Heaton Park (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M25 2WP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miLangley Hall Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Langley Hall Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
11,409.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.09(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.04(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.37(+4%)
Burglary
5.35(-3%)
Vehicle crime
5.35(-11%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
71.39%
Pakistani
30
8.85%
Other White
17
5.01%
African
12
3.54%
Other
12
3.54%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
24.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
49
19.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
19.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
14.9%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.51%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
50
44.25%
Owns with a mortgage
31
27.43%
Owns outright
16
14.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.85%
Other social rented
4
3.54%
Total households: 113

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M25 2WP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M25 2WP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jan 202636, Polefield Circle, Manchester, M25 2WPSemi-DetachedFreehold£237,500
28 Feb 2025223, Heywood Road, Manchester, M25 2QHSemi-DetachedFreehold£505,000
30 Apr 2025494, Bury Old Road, Manchester, M25 1NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£262,000
16 Sept 20253, Polefield Grove, Manchester, M25 2NHTerracedFreehold£190,000
30 Jan 202689, Polefield Circle, Manchester, M25 2NQSemi-DetachedFreehold£167,000

Schools

In the M25 2WP postcode area, located within Prestwich East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M25 2WP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHeaton Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miNot applicablePrestwich Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

0.4 miSecondaryThe Heys SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M25 2WP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M25 2WP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressBury Old Road, Bury, M25 1NLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miAsda ExpressBury Old Road, Bury, M45 6TQWalking directions to Asda Express

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 2WP, 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)Prestwich EastE02001041
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 023AE01004972
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M25 2WP

Is M25 2WP (Prestwich East) safe?

The area around M25 2WP records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near M25 2WP?

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

What schools are near M25 2WP?

There are 16 schools close to M25 2WP, including Heaton Park Primary School, Prestwich Preparatory School (Inadequate) and The Heys School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M25 2WP?

The closest station to M25 2WP is Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink), about 738 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M25 2WP?

M25 2WP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,326 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M25 2WP (Prestwich East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.