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.
WATKINS DRIVE, M25 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATKINS DRIVE, M25 0DS.
239
38
£ 44,700 /yr
43%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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
Bowker Vale Primary School
St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
The King David High School
Crab Lane Primary School
St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
Crumpsall Lane Primary School
Sedgley Park Community Primary School
King David Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Immys Steakbox0.3 km
- The Fortune Place0.3 km
- Dragon Palace0.2 km
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Woodthorpe Hotel1.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: M250DS · Data under Open Government Licence