Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

WATKINS DRIVE, M25 0DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATKINS DRIVE, M25 0DR.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

50% of M25 0DR's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 39.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M25 0DR is a mixed residential area on Watkins Drive, 0.1km 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bury.

Property: Average house prices are around £199k, down 39.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for M25 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00025525 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M25 0DR. 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

White / British50.2%
Asian / British Asian39.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 150,000

9 sales · Mean £ 152,555

Flat

£ 82,500

3 sales · Mean £ 117,333

Detached

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

Semi-Detached

£ 229,500

1 sales · Mean £ 229,500

school Local Schools

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Bowker Vale Primary School

Good442 pupils0.5 km
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Crab Lane Primary School

Good437 pupils1.2 km
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St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement1133 pupils1.2 km
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The King David High School

Inadequate806 pupils1.2 km
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Crumpsall Lane Primary School

Requires Improvement417 pupils1.2 km
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St Hilda's Church of England Primary School

Good190 pupils1.3 km
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Sedgley Park Community Primary School

Good318 pupils1.4 km
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King David Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Barneys Diner0.3 km
  • Grill Tiger0.9 km
  • Indian Ocean0.1 km
  • Sweetbitshake Ltd0.1 km
  • McNally's Kitchen1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Immys Steakbox0.3 km
  • The Fortune Place0.3 km
  • Dragon Palace0.1 km
  • Victoria Avenue Takeaway1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Middleton Road Post Office & Newsagents0.8 km
  • Bowker Vale Post Office0.1 km
  • Greek Suvlaki Gyros0.7 km
  • Kosher City0.4 km
  • Vidals Kosher Meats0.4 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Cheers Bar0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bowker Vale Metrolink0.4 km
  • Crumpsall Metrolink1.2 km
  • Heaton Park Metrolink1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Blackley New Road0.1 km
  • Sheepfoot Lane0.1 km
  • Blackley New Road0.1 km
  • Sheepfoot Lane0.2 km
  • Sheepfoot Lane0.2 km