M25 0AY is a safe, established residential area on Scholes Lane, 0.4km from Sedgley Park in Prestwich. Administratively it sits within Sedgley ward and the Bury South constituency.
For families considering a move, M25 0AY represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £278k.
Census 2021 statistics for M25 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00025498 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCHOLES LANE, M25 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOLES LANE, M25 0AY.
325
37
£ 44,700 /yr
41%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 37, M25 0AY 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 0AY. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
9 sales · Mean £ 262,000
Terraced
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
Detached
£ 353,000
1 sales · Mean £ 353,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
M25 0AY 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
St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy
Yesoiday Hatorah Boys Academy
St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
Sedgley Park Community Primary School
St Philip's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Getzels0.8 km
- Glatt Butchers0.8 km
- Shefa Mehadrin0.6 km
- Innovate0.8 km
- Simply Local0.8 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Fairways Lodge and Leisure Hotel0.7 km
- The Woodthorpe Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- J S Restaurant0.7 km
- Noshers0.8 km
- OSMA0.3 km
- Spicy Spot0.7 km
- Buka Royale0.7 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Lupo0.8 km
- Mozzarella0.7 km
- Papa Johns0.8 km
- Ta'am0.8 km
- Eat New York Ltd0.7 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Parkside Hotel0.9 km
- The Red Lion Hotel0.9 km
- The Friendship Inn0.3 km
- Drinks and Food Ltd0.7 km
- The Ostrich Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heaton Park Metrolink0.6 km
- Prestwich Metrolink1.1 km
- Bowker Vale Metrolink1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ostrich Lane0.0 km
- Ostrich Lane0.0 km
- Heywood Road (to def rte)0.2 km
- Heywood Road (to def rte)0.2 km
- Park View Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M250AY · Data under Open Government Licence