Rectory Avenue is in Prestwich, Manchester and in Bury district. M25 1DD is located in the Sedgley 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 Avenue, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M25 1DF, M25 1DE, M25 1EA, M25 1DB, M25 1DY, M25 1GB, M25 1DX, M25 1GD, M25 1FA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M25 1DD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents 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 | 53.3% | 49.7% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 46.7% | 50.3% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 35.5% | 38% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 40% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 12% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 7.6% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 36.5% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 16.8% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 7.9% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 29% | 23.7% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10.8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 16.1% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 16.5% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 25.3% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 82.4% | 82.2% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 90.6% | 86.5% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 85.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Avenue 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 -15.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Rectory Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-01-12 | £187,904 |
| 11 Rectory Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-01-05 | £250,539 |
| 1A Rectory Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2021-03-26 | £228,927 |
| 1 Rectory Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,500 | 2016-03-17 | £254,973 |
| 3 Rectory Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2010-03-17 | £226,762 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Primary School Park View Road , Prestwich M25 1FA | 3out of 4 | 210 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's Church of England Primary School Whittaker Lane , Prestwich M25 1HA | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich Rectory Lane , Prestwich M25 1BP | 4out of 4 | 734 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy Sedgley Park Road , Prestwich M25 0JW | - not rated | 818 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Yesoiday Hatorah Boys Academy Sedgley Park Road , Prestwich M25 0JW | 2out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Mesivta School Beechwood , Charlton Avenue M25 0PH | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , Prestwich M25 2BW | 2out of 4 | 441 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 | 760 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys School Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | - not rated | 821 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | 3out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 4,477 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 | 3,575 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prestwich Preparatory School 400 Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1PZ | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughside College Bury New Road , Prestwich M25 3BL | 3out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish Community High School 62 Singleton Road , M7 4LU | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oholei Yosef Yitzchok Lubavitch Schools 460 Bury New Rd , Salford M7 4LH | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ateres Elisheva Beis Menachem , Park Lane M7 4JD | - not rated | 1,930 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elior UK @ Broadfield Court | McCarthy & Stone - Broadfield Court, Park View Road | 265 yd | |
| First Draught | 255 Bury New Road | 367 yd | |
| Milk & Miel | 255 Bury New Road | 367 yd | |
| Chocoholica | 255 Bury New Road | 367 yd | |
| Babbo | 1 Scholes Lane | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Friendship Inn | Friendship Inn, Scholes Lane | 438 yd | |
| The Red Lion Hotel | 398 Bury New Road | 536 yd | |
| The Ostrich Hotel | 163 Bury Old Road | 668 yd | |
| Drinks and Food Ltd | Unit 2a, Stella House, Infant Street | 671 yd | |
| The Church Inn | Church Inn, 40 Church Lane | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0161 Burger Ltd | 99 Heywood Road | 456 yd | |
| Tuk Tuk Takeaway | 97 Heywood Road | 456 yd | |
| Butter Me Up | 37 Whittaker Lane | 572 yd | |
| Bombay Cuisine | 30 Whittaker Lane | 576 yd | |
| Tiffin Express | 375 Bury New Road | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 492 Bury New Road | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park View Primary School PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 189 yd |
| St Marys Park ST. MARYS PARK ST. MARYS PARK ST. MARYS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 218 yd |
| Ivy Bank Swim School GROSVENOR STREET | swimming pool | 304 yd |
| Manchester Mesivta BEECHWOOD BEECHWOOD CHARLTON AVENUE | 320 yd | |
| Prestwich Cricket Tennis & Bowling Club SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION HEYS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 622 yd |
| St Monicas Rc High School BURY OLD ROAD | tennis courts | 653 yd |
| Heys Road Heys Road | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Carlton Club BURY OLD ROAD | 793 yd | |
| Prestwich Arts College Heys Road | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Peak Health & Fitness (Closed) 10-22 10-22 Warwick Street | health and fitness suite | 918 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% |
| Median download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.