Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

WATKINS DRIVE, M25 0DS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

239

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

M25 0DS has a highly multicultural community character — 52% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 145.4% year-on-year.

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

M25 0DS 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 diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bury.

Property: Average house prices are around £208k, up 145.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for M25 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00025530 (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 0DS. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.1%
Asian / British Asian35.6%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed11.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 87,000

7 sales · Mean £ 82,714

Detached

£ 340,000

4 sales · Mean £ 338,750

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

4 sales · Mean £ 217,500

Terraced

£ 136,500

2 sales · Mean £ 136,500

school Local Schools

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Bowker Vale Primary School

Good442 pupils0.5 km
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St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

Requires Improvement1133 pupils1.1 km
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The King David High School

Inadequate806 pupils1.3 km
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Crab Lane Primary School

Good437 pupils1.3 km
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St Hilda's Church of England Primary School

Good190 pupils1.3 km
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Crumpsall Lane Primary School

Requires Improvement417 pupils1.3 km
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Sedgley Park Community Primary School

Good318 pupils1.3 km
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King David Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Barneys Diner0.3 km
  • Indian Ocean0.2 km
  • Sweetbitshake Ltd0.2 km
  • Mister Ali0.2 km
  • Heaton Park Beefeater0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Immys Steakbox0.3 km
  • The Fortune Place0.3 km
  • Dragon Palace0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Middleton Road Post Office & Newsagents0.8 km
  • Bowker Vale Post Office0.2 km
  • Greek Suvlaki Gyros0.7 km
  • Kosher City0.3 km
  • Vidals Kosher Meats0.4 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Woodthorpe Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Cheers Bar0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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