Postcode insights

M25 3BX

Poppythorn Lane

Holyrood

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Detailed insights for M25 3BX

Overview

Postcode M25 3BX is located in a major urban area, within the Holyrood ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Kirkhams & Holyrood area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% 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 Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Langley Hall Road Open Space.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Kirkhams & Holyrood has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,050 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Kirkhams & Holyrood has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from M25 3BX.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkhams & Holyrood near M25 3BX 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M25 3BX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 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)
0.7 mi

Heaton Park (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Heaton Park (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M25 3BX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miLangley Hall Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Langley Hall Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
4,992.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
43.04(+645%)
Other theft
29.63(+349%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.48(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.68(+15%)
Public order
12.86(+27%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
286
91.37%
Other White
14
4.47%
African
4
1.28%
Other Asian
3
0.96%
Pakistani
2
0.64%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
126
49.41%
Level 3 (A level)
42
16.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.55%
No qualifications
25
9.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.67%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
48.41%
Owns with a mortgage
54
42.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.76%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.17%
Social rents from council
1
0.79%
Total households: 126

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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M25 3BX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M25 3BX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Oct 202542, Highfield Road, Manchester, M25 3AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£500,000
02 Mar 20269A, Newlands Drive, Manchester, M25 3BUDetachedFreehold£270,000
19 Sept 20258, Newlands Drive, Manchester, M25 3BUSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,120
08 Jul 202514, Glebelands Road, Manchester, M25 1NESemi-DetachedLeasehold£628,000
21 Mar 20253, Fairfax Road, Manchester, M25 1ASDetachedFreehold£533,000

Schools

In the M25 3BX postcode area, located within Kirkhams & Holyrood, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M25 3BX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, PrestwichVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryThe Heys SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryOur Lady of Grace RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M25 3BX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M25 3BX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miM&S FoodhallBury New Road, Bury, M25 3ANWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.2 miFarmfoods468 Bury New Road, Prestwich, M25 1AXWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miIceland16 Longfield Centre, Prestwich, M25 1AYWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miTescoValley Park Road, Bury, M25 3TGWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miShell SelectGlenmere Close, Bury, M25 3BHWalking directions to Shell Select

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 3BX, 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 022DE01005034
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M25 3BX

Is M25 3BX (Kirkhams & Holyrood) safe?

The area around M25 3BX records about 89 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 3BX?

The median sale price around M25 3BX 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 3BX?

There are 12 schools close to M25 3BX, including St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich (Outstanding), The Heys School and Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M25 3BX?

The closest station to M25 3BX is Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink), about 255 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M25 3BX?

M25 3BX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,050 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M25 3BX (Kirkhams & Holyrood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury South covering M25 3BX 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.