Willingdon Drive is in Prestwich, Manchester and in Bury district. M25 1PA is located in the Holyrood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury South. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willingdon Drive, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M25 1LD, M25 1LB, M25 1QB, M25 1PW, M25 1PD, M25 1PB, M25 1PJ, M25 1NB, M25 1QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M25 1PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.2% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.8% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 40.7% | 36.7% | -4.0% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 44.7% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 7.6% | 2.2% | 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 | 50.2% | 49.5% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 33.4% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 11.7% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 22.8% | 16.8% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 8.4% | -10.3% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 11.3% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 13.9% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 40.8% | 19.2% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.9% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 14.6% | 10.3% | 2.7% | 11.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 80.4% | 71.4% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
| Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 76.9% 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 | 87.7% | 76.9% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| European Union | 2% | 6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 9% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 76.7% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 15% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 3% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 17.7% | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willingdon Drive 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Willingdon Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-09-06 | £286,744 |
| 11 Willingdon Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2024-09-05 | £288,868 |
| 26 Willingdon Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-11-24 | £222,312 |
| 22 Willingdon Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2023-09-14 | £232,439 |
| 12 Willingdon Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-11-01 | £276,101 |
M25 1PA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
M25 1PA 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradshaw Community Nursery Centre Devonshire Street , M7 4RF | - not rated | 3,852 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Dene Community Nursery Centre Birch Drive , Pendlebury M27 4HD | - not rated | 4,483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Bank Nursery School Birch Drive , Pendlebury M27 1HD | - not rated | 4,487 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Street Nursery School 1 London Street , M6 6QT | - not rated | 4,913 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunny Brow Nursery School Sunny Brow Road , Archer Park M24 4AD | 4out of 4 | 5,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | - not rated | 650 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Park Primary School Cuckoo Lane , Whitefield M45 6TE | - not rated | 656 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Park Primary School Cuckoo Lane , Whitefield M45 6TE | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's Church of England Primary School Whittaker Lane , Prestwich M25 1HA | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School Highfield Road , Prestwich M25 3AS | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3out of 4 | 288 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwich Arts College Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | - not rated | 288 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 | 1,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's RC High School Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1JH | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Mesivta School Beechwood , Charlton Avenue M25 0PH | 2out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 5,342 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 | 3,936 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Moss Community School Crescent Road , Crumpsall M8 5UF | - not rated | 3,936 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 | 386 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughside College Bury New Road , Prestwich M25 3BL | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Independent Preparatory School United Reformed Church , Bury New Road M45 7EL | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epru Lancaster Suite, Whitefield Primary , Victoria Avenue M45 6DP | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ark The Pupil Learning Centre , Unit 2 Whitefield Centre M45 8NH | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prachee | 12 Whittaker Lane | 94 yd | |
| Tao's Restaurant | Rowan Place, Scholes Lane | 94 yd | |
| Codis Kitchen | 257 Heywood Road | 610 yd | |
| Creative Living Centre | 1a Rectory Lane | 651 yd | |
| Coffee 'n' Spice | 8 Bury Old Road | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Welcome Inn | Bury Old Road | 739 yd | |
| Drinks and Food Ltd | Unit 2a, Stella House, Infant Street | 796 yd | |
| Macca's Bar and Grill | Longfield Centre, 25-27 | 806 yd | |
| The Crooked Man | 7 Fairfax Road | 824 yd | |
| The Red Lion Hotel | 398 Bury New Road | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrongs Fish & Chip Shop Ltd | 488 Bury Old Road | 94 yd | |
| Prestwich Balti | 221 Bury Old Road | 94 yd | |
| Saffron Express | 391 Bury Old Road | 241 yd | |
| Spice of life | 450 Bury Old Road | 255 yd | |
| The Pizza Factory | 383 Bury Old Road | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 456-462 Bury Old Road | 371 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 492 Bury New Road | 891 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heys Road Heys Road | grass pitches | 241 yd |
| Prestwich Arts College Heys Road | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| Prestwich Cricket Tennis & Bowling Club SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION HEYS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 503 yd |
| Carlton Club BURY OLD ROAD | 546 yd | |
| Ivy Bank Swim School GROSVENOR STREET | swimming pool | 749 yd |
| Our Lady Of Grace Hall FAIRFAX ROAD | 794 yd | |
| Absolute Fitness (Closed) BURY OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Peak Health & Fitness (Closed) 10-22 10-22 Warwick Street | health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| St Marys Park ST. MARYS PARK ST. MARYS PARK ST. MARYS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 959 yd |
| Park View Primary School PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.