Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

SCHOLES LANE, M25 0AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOLES LANE, M25 0AW.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

M25 0AW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £672k, 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £672k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

M25 0AW is a safe, established residential area on Scholes Lane, 0.3km 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 0AW offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 £672k.

Census 2021 statistics for M25 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00025504 (shared with 18 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 0AW. 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 / British81.2%
Asian / British Asian10.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 542,500

6 sales · Mean £ 561,250

Semi-Detached

£ 277,250

4 sales · Mean £ 286,125

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

M25 0AW 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.

Other theft1

school Local Schools

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St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement1133 pupils0.3 km
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Park View Primary School

Good436 pupils0.4 km
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Manchester Mesivta School

Requires Improvement232 pupils0.5 km
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Yesoiday Hatorah Boys Academy

Requires Improvement435 pupils0.5 km
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Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy

492 pupils0.5 km
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Sedgley Park Community Primary School

Good318 pupils0.5 km
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St Hilda's Church of England Primary School

Good190 pupils0.5 km
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St Philip's RC Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Getzels0.7 km
  • Glatt Butchers0.7 km
  • Shefa Mehadrin0.6 km
  • Innovate0.7 km
  • Simply Local0.8 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Fairways Lodge and Leisure Hotel0.8 km
  • The Woodthorpe Hotel0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • J S Restaurant0.7 km
  • Noshers0.7 km
  • OSMA0.5 km
  • Spicy Spot0.7 km
  • Buka Royale0.7 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Lupo0.9 km
  • Mozzarella0.7 km
  • Papa Johns0.7 km
  • Ta'am0.8 km
  • Eat New York Ltd0.7 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Parkside Hotel0.9 km
  • The Red Lion Hotel1.0 km
  • The Friendship Inn0.4 km
  • Drinks and Food Ltd0.6 km
  • The Ostrich Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heaton Park Metrolink0.6 km
  • Prestwich Metrolink1.2 km
  • Bowker Vale Metrolink1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Ostrich Lane0.1 km
  • Ostrich Lane0.2 km
  • Bishops Road0.3 km
  • Bishops Road0.3 km
  • St Monica's RC High School0.3 km