M8 4LR is a mixed residential area on Middleton Road, 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. 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. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bury.
Property: Average house prices are around £280k.
Census 2021 statistics for M8 4LR are sourced from Output Area E00025528 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MIDDLETON ROAD, M8 4LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDDLETON ROAD, M8 4LR.
367
38
£ 44,700 /yr
45%
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.
Area Character
M8 4LR has a highly multicultural community character — 54% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M8 4LR. The average age is 38.0. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 280,000
school Local Schools
Bowker Vale Primary School
The King David High School
Crumpsall Lane Primary School
King David Primary School
St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Sedgley Park Community Primary School
Crab Lane Primary School
Cravenwood Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Glatt Butchers1.0 km
- The Fish Line0.9 km
- Middleton Road Post Office & Newsagents0.5 km
- Bowker Vale Post Office0.3 km
- Greek Suvlaki Gyros0.6 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Fulda's Hotel0.9 km
- The Woodthorpe Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Barneys Diner0.0 km
- pagoda1.0 km
- Grill Tiger1.0 km
- The Secret Sandwich0.9 km
- Northfield College Kitchen1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Immys Steakbox0.0 km
- Papa Johns1.0 km
- The Fortune Place0.0 km
- Dragon Palace0.4 km
- Bennys Bistro0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Cheers Bar0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bowker Vale Metrolink0.1 km
- Crumpsall Metrolink1.0 km
- Heaton Park Metrolink1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bowker Vale Metrolink Station North Entrance0.0 km
- Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink)0.0 km
- Bowker Vale Metrolink Stop0.0 km
- Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
- Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M84LR · Data under Open Government Licence