M25 0AQ is a safe, established residential area on Scholes Lane, 0.2km from Sedgley Park in Prestwich. Administratively it sits within Sedgley ward and the Bury South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in M25, M25 0AQ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £451k.
Census 2021 statistics for M25 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00025504 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCHOLES LANE, M25 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOLES LANE, M25 0AQ.
336
40
£ 44,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
M25 0AQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £451k, 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M25 0AQ. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 372,500
4 sales · Mean £ 378,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
M25 0AQ has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Sedgley Park Community Primary School
Yesoiday Hatorah Boys Academy
Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy
Park View Primary School
Manchester Mesivta School
St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
St Philip's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Getzels0.6 km
- Glatt Butchers0.6 km
- Shefa Mehadrin0.6 km
- Innovate0.6 km
- Simply Local0.9 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Fairways Lodge and Leisure Hotel0.8 km
- The Woodthorpe Hotel0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- J S Restaurant0.6 km
- Noshers0.6 km
- OSMA0.5 km
- pagoda0.9 km
- Spicy Spot0.7 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Lupo0.8 km
- Mozzarella0.6 km
- Papa Johns0.6 km
- Ta'am0.8 km
- Eat New York Ltd0.7 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Parkside Hotel0.9 km
- The Friendship Inn0.5 km
- Drinks and Food Ltd0.6 km
- The Ostrich Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heaton Park Metrolink0.6 km
- Bowker Vale Metrolink1.2 km
- Prestwich Metrolink1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Ostrich Lane0.2 km
- Bishops Road0.2 km
- Bishops Road0.2 km
- Ostrich Lane0.2 km
- St Monica's RC High School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M250AQ · Data under Open Government Licence