M25 0BZ is a mixed residential area on Downham Crescent, 0.3km from Bowker Vale in Prestwich. Administratively it sits within Sedgley ward and the Bury South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bury.
Property: Average house prices are around £227k.
Census 2021 statistics for M25 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00025502 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOWNHAM CRESCENT, M25 0BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNHAM CRESCENT, M25 0BZ.
309
38
£ 44,700 /yr
48%
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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 38, M25 0BZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M25 0BZ. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 232,725
6 sales · Mean £ 231,408
school Local Schools
Bowker Vale Primary School
St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Sedgley Park Community Primary School
St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
The King David High School
King David Primary School
Crumpsall Lane Primary School
St Philip's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Ostrich Hotel0.9 km
- Cheers Bar0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Lime Tree Restaurant0.9 km
- Mister Ali0.5 km
- Heaton Park Beefeater0.8 km
- Indian Ocean0.5 km
- Sweetbitshake Ltd0.4 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Middleton Road Post Office & Newsagents0.7 km
- Bowker Vale Post Office0.5 km
- Innovate0.8 km
- Greek Suvlaki Gyros0.4 km
- Heimishe Fish Factory0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Dragon Palace0.5 km
- Bennys Bistro0.8 km
- Won Sheng0.8 km
- Immys Steakbox0.3 km
- Papa Johns0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Woodthorpe Hotel0.7 km
- Fulda's Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bowker Vale Metrolink0.3 km
- Heaton Park Metrolink1.0 km
- Crumpsall Metrolink1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Downham Crescent0.2 km
- Downham Crescent0.2 km
- Windsor Road0.2 km
- Windsor Road0.2 km
- Sheepfoot La0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M250BZ · Data under Open Government Licence