M25 0BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Scholes Lane, 0.4km from Prestwich Bank in Prestwich. Administratively it sits within St. Mary's ward and the Bury South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in M25, M25 0BA offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 77% 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: Average house prices are around £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for M25 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00025501 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCHOLES LANE, M25 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOLES LANE, M25 0BA.
294
58
£ 41,400 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
M25 0BA is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 77% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £400k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M25 0BA. The average age is 58.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
2 sales · Mean £ 270,000
Detached
£ 307,500
6 sales · Mean £ 303,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
M25 0BA 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
Manchester Mesivta School
Park View Primary School
Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy
Yesoiday Hatorah Boys Academy
St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
Sedgley Park Community Primary School
Butterstile Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Getzels0.9 km
- Glatt Butchers1.0 km
- Shefa Mehadrin0.6 km
- Butterstile Convenience Store0.9 km
- Innovate1.0 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Fairways Lodge and Leisure Hotel0.7 km
- The Woodthorpe Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- J S Restaurant0.7 km
- Noshers0.9 km
- OSMA0.1 km
- Spicy Spot0.7 km
- Time For Tea1.0 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Greek Station0.9 km
- Lupo0.8 km
- Mozzarella0.7 km
- Papa Johns1.0 km
- Ta'am0.8 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Church Inn0.9 km
- The Red Lion Hotel0.8 km
- The Friendship Inn0.1 km
- Drinks and Food Ltd0.8 km
- The Ostrich Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heaton Park Metrolink0.8 km
- Prestwich Metrolink1.1 km
- Bowker Vale Metrolink1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Heywood Road (to def rte)0.1 km
- Heywood Road (to def rte)0.1 km
- Overbrook Drive0.1 km
- Overbrook Drive0.1 km
- Park View Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M250BA · Data under Open Government Licence