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.
WATKINS DRIVE, M25 0DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATKINS DRIVE, M25 0DR.
278
40
£ 44,700 /yr
45%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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
Bowker Vale Primary School
Crab Lane Primary School
St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
The King David High School
Crumpsall Lane Primary School
St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
Sedgley Park Community Primary School
King David Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Immys Steakbox0.3 km
- The Fortune Place0.3 km
- Dragon Palace0.1 km
- Victoria Avenue Takeaway1.0 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: M250DR · Data under Open Government Licence