Rectory Lane is in Prestwich, Manchester and in Bury district. M25 1BN is located in the St. Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury South. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rectory Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M25 1BH, M25 1BE, M25 1JQ, M25 1BG, M25 1BQ, M25 1BW, M25 1BJ, M25 1BD, M25 1BR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M25 1BN is primarily male, with 55.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 44.4% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 51% | 55.6% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.3% | 38.2% | -5.1% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.5% | 25% | 6.5% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 3.9% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 17.4% | 22.1% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 13.0% |
| Widowed | 13.5% | 10.8% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.9% | 30.8% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -17.6% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 36% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 23.4% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 7.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.5% | 25.4% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 9% | 2.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 12.4% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 11.4% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 32.3% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 1.4% | -4.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 90.1% | 88.8% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 80.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 80.4% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 7% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 80% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 7.4% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 60.2% | 46.2% | 14.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 4.6% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Holyrood average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -94.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Rectory Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £265,500 | 2010-06-10 | £480,758 |
| 65 Rectory Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £99,495 | 1997-10-31 | £557,921 |
| 73 Rectory Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 1995-01-16 | £513,000 |
The percentage of retired residents living in M25 1BN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich Rectory Lane , Prestwich M25 1BP | 4out of 4 | 197 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Primary School Park View Road , Prestwich M25 1FA | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School Highfield Road , Prestwich M25 3AS | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Park Primary School Cuckoo Lane , Whitefield M45 6TE | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's Church of England Primary School Whittaker Lane , Prestwich M25 1HA | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heys School Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | - not rated | 531 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Mesivta School Beechwood , Charlton Avenue M25 0PH | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , Prestwich M25 2BW | 2out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1JH | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 3out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 4,723 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | 3out of 4 | 4,168 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloughside College Bury New Road , Prestwich M25 3BL | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwich Preparatory School 400 Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1PZ | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish Community High School 62 Singleton Road , M7 4LU | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oholei Yosef Yitzchok Lubavitch Schools 460 Bury New Rd , Salford M7 4LH | - not rated | 2,531 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ateres Elisheva Beis Menachem , Park Lane M7 4JD | - not rated | 2,531 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time For Tea | 416 Bury New Road | 151 yd | |
| Folk Prestwich Ltd | 401 Bury New Road | 187 yd | |
| Cuckoo Cafe Bar | 395-397 Bury New Road | 196 yd | |
| Creative Living Centre | 1a Rectory Lane | 232 yd | |
| Plate & Palette | 433 Bury New Road | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion Hotel | 398 Bury New Road | 187 yd | |
| Macca's Bar and Grill | Longfield Centre, 25-27 | 289 yd | |
| The Church Inn | Church Inn, 40 Church Lane | 302 yd | |
| All the Shapes | 8 Warwick Street | 331 yd | |
| The Crooked Man | 7 Fairfax Road | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milano Pizzeria | 412 Bury New Road | 146 yd | |
| Gorge Manchester Ltd | 424 Bury New Road | 152 yd | |
| Ho Fat | 414 Bury New Road | 152 yd | |
| Insta Chicken | 422 Bury New Road | 152 yd | |
| Tiffin Express | 375 Bury New Road | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 492 Bury New Road | 471 yd | |
| Tesco | 456-462 Bury Old Road | 844 yd | |
| Tesco | Valley Park Road | 863 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prestwich Cricket Tennis & Bowling Club SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION HEYS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 200 yd |
| Peak Health & Fitness (Closed) 10-22 10-22 Warwick Street | health and fitness suite | 344 yd |
| Our Lady Of Grace Hall FAIRFAX ROAD | 399 yd | |
| Heys Road Heys Road | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Prestwich Arts College Heys Road | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| St Marys Park ST. MARYS PARK ST. MARYS PARK ST. MARYS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 499 yd |
| Park View Primary School PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Ivy Bank Swim School GROSVENOR STREET | swimming pool | 753 yd |
| Manchester Mesivta BEECHWOOD BEECHWOOD CHARLTON AVENUE | 797 yd | |
| Clifton Road WOODLAND VIEW | grass pitches | 837 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.