Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

DOWNHAM CRESCENT, M25 0BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNHAM CRESCENT, M25 0BZ.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British63.7%
Asian / British Asian19.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed15.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

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Bowker Vale Primary School

Good442 pupils0.8 km
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St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement1133 pupils0.9 km
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Sedgley Park Community Primary School

Good318 pupils1.0 km
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St Hilda's Church of England Primary School

Good190 pupils1.1 km
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The King David High School

Inadequate806 pupils1.2 km
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King David Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.3 km
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Crumpsall Lane Primary School

Requires Improvement417 pupils1.3 km
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St Philip's RC Primary School

Outstanding362 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Ostrich Hotel0.9 km
  • Cheers Bar0.5 km
restaurant

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
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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
fastfood

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

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