Heywood Gardens is in Prestwich, Manchester and in Bury district. M25 1FW 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 Heywood Gardens, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M25 1FY, M25 1GY, M25 1FN, M25 1FP, M25 1GU, M25 1HH, M25 1GR, M25 1FH, M25 1FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M25 1FW has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 50.4% | 50% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 34.9% | 40.9% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 42.2% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 5.7% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 7.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 48.2% | 49.3% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 34.4% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 11.2% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 14.7% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 5.5% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 7.5% | -8.3% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 14.3% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36% | 50.9% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 6.4% | 11.8% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 9.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 86% | 78.3% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -3.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
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 | 89.4% | 86.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 7.5% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 86.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 1.7% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 13.4% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heywood Gardens 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 -9.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Heywood Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2025-08-12 | £78,497 |
| 28 Heywood Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £375,028 | 2025-05-29 | £380,130 |
| 7 Heywood Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-03-10 | £97,255 |
| 5 Heywood Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-03-10 | £102,374 |
| 10 Heywood Gardens, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-01-26 | £89,280 |
M25 1FW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 5,372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 511 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's Church of England Primary School Whittaker Lane , Prestwich M25 1HA | 3out of 4 | 517 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 | 615 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy Sedgley Park Road , Prestwich M25 0JW | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Heaton Park Primary School Cuckoo Lane , Whitefield M45 6TE | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 557 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Mesivta School Beechwood , Charlton Avenue M25 0PH | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , Prestwich M25 2BW | 2out of 4 | 708 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 | 766 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 3out of 4 | 2,600 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 | 4,805 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 | 3,638 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 | 760 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughside College Bury New Road , Prestwich M25 3BL | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish School for Special Education Manchester Jewish Community Centre , M7 4QY | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish Community High School 62 Singleton Road , M7 4LU | - not rated | 2,061 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oholei Yosef Yitzchok Lubavitch Schools 460 Bury New Rd , Salford M7 4LH | - not rated | 2,105 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAM Sandwich Co | 223a Bury Old Road | 530 yd | |
| Lime Tree Restaurant | 213 Bury Old Road | 539 yd | |
| Elior UK @ Broadfield Court | McCarthy & Stone - Broadfield Court, Park View Road | 571 yd | |
| First Draught | 255 Bury New Road | 596 yd | |
| Milk & Miel | 255 Bury New Road | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinks and Food Ltd | Unit 2a, Stella House, Infant Street | 486 yd | |
| The Ostrich Hotel | 163 Bury Old Road | 589 yd | |
| The Red Lion Hotel | 398 Bury New Road | 612 yd | |
| The Friendship Inn | Friendship Inn, Scholes Lane | 754 yd | |
| The Church Inn | Church Inn, 40 Church Lane | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0161 Burger Ltd | 99 Heywood Road | 170 yd | |
| Tuk Tuk Takeaway | 97 Heywood Road | 171 yd | |
| Bombay Cuisine | 30 Whittaker Lane | 390 yd | |
| Butter Me Up | 37 Whittaker Lane | 408 yd | |
| Burger Joint | 217 Bury Old Road | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 456-462 Bury Old Road | 919 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 492 Bury New Road | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ivy Bank Swim School GROSVENOR STREET | swimming pool | 207 yd |
| Heys Road Heys Road | grass pitches | 466 yd |
| St Marys Park ST. MARYS PARK ST. MARYS PARK ST. MARYS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 477 yd |
| Prestwich Cricket Tennis & Bowling Club SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION HEYS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 484 yd |
| Carlton Club BURY OLD ROAD | 501 yd | |
| Park View Primary School PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Prestwich Arts College Heys Road | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Manchester Mesivta BEECHWOOD BEECHWOOD CHARLTON AVENUE | 647 yd | |
| St Monicas Rc High School BURY OLD ROAD | tennis courts | 669 yd |
| Our Lady Of Grace Hall FAIRFAX ROAD | 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.