The Meadows is in Prestwich, Manchester and in Bury district. M25 1DU 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 The Meadows, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M25 1DX, M25 1DT, M25 1DY, M25 1DJ, M25 1DZ, M25 1EA, M25 1DH, M25 1GD, M25 1DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M25 1DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.2% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49% | 49.8% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M25 1DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.9% | 49.2% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 34.1% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.4% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 45.4% | 45.8% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 30.8% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 14.5% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 27.5% | 22% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 11.5% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 18% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 11.1% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 29.7% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 87.1% | 79.6% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 86.2% 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 | 92.1% | 86.2% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 5.7% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 86.2% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 8.4% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1.1% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Jewish | 6.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Meadows 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 The Meadows, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-12-03 | £277,869 |
| 7 The Meadows, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-03-15 | £286,717 |
| 7 The Meadows, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2018-09-26 | £291,576 |
| 52 The Meadows, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-07-26 | £282,696 |
| 48 The Meadows, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2015-12-15 | £219,012 |
M25 1DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 217 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's Church of England Primary School Whittaker Lane , Prestwich M25 1HA | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy Sedgley Park Road , Prestwich M25 0JW | - not rated | 756 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Yesoiday Hatorah Boys Academy Sedgley Park Road , Prestwich M25 0JW | 2out of 4 | 800 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich Rectory Lane , Prestwich M25 1BP | 4out of 4 | 853 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 384 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 | 593 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys School Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | - not rated | 875 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | 3out of 4 | 2,465 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 | 4,526 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 | 3,423 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 | 1,021 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughside College Bury New Road , Prestwich M25 3BL | 3out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish Community High School 62 Singleton Road , M7 4LU | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish School for Special Education Manchester Jewish Community Centre , M7 4QY | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oholei Yosef Yitzchok Lubavitch Schools 460 Bury New Rd , Salford M7 4LH | - not rated | 1,813 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 | 405 yd | |
| Babbo | 1 Scholes Lane | 457 yd | |
| The Coffee Sack | 3 Scholes Lane | 457 yd | |
| Where There's A Well | 130 Bury New Road | 474 yd | |
| OSMA | 132 Bury New Road | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Friendship Inn | Friendship Inn, Scholes Lane | 457 yd | |
| The Ostrich Hotel | 163 Bury Old Road | 505 yd | |
| Drinks and Food Ltd | Unit 2a, Stella House, Infant Street | 534 yd | |
| The Red Lion Hotel | 398 Bury New Road | 697 yd | |
| The Church Inn | Church Inn, 40 Church Lane | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butter Me Up | 37 Whittaker Lane | 435 yd | |
| Bombay Cuisine | 30 Whittaker Lane | 446 yd | |
| 0161 Burger Ltd | 99 Heywood Road | 489 yd | |
| Tuk Tuk Takeaway | 97 Heywood Road | 489 yd | |
| Burger Joint | 217 Bury Old Road | 531 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ivy Bank Swim School GROSVENOR STREET | swimming pool | 196 yd |
| Park View Primary School PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 274 yd |
| St Marys Park ST. MARYS PARK ST. MARYS PARK ST. MARYS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 383 yd |
| Manchester Mesivta BEECHWOOD BEECHWOOD CHARLTON AVENUE | 388 yd | |
| St Monicas Rc High School BURY OLD ROAD | tennis courts | 486 yd |
| Carlton Club BURY OLD ROAD | 706 yd | |
| Prestwich Cricket Tennis & Bowling Club SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION HEYS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 731 yd |
| Heys Road Heys Road | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Prestwich Arts College Heys Road | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Manchester Maccabi Community And Sports Club BURY OLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 966 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.