Polefield Approach is in Prestwich, Manchester and in Bury district. M25 2NF 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 Polefield Approach, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M25 2WR, M25 2WP, M25 2NN, M25 1NL, M25 2NP, M25 2WL, M25 1WJ, M25 2QH, M25 2NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M25 2NF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.3% | 52.4% | -4.9% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 42.7% | 47.6% | 4.9% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 2NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 43.5% | 47.2% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 35.8% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 4.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 49.5% | 44.1% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 35.3% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 14.4% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 24.3% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 19.2% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 19.2% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 14.5% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 14.9% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -18.9% |
| Other | 9.4% | 3.1% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% | 8.8% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 83.5% | 76.4% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -5.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 84.3% 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 | 87.2% | 84.3% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 7.1% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 83.5% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Polefield Approach was 2.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1003.8% higher than the Holyrood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Polefield Approach has the lowest crime rate of 4 local areas in Holyrood and the 9th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Polefield Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-02-15 | £244,039 |
| 6 Polefield Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2017-10-18 | £185,872 |
| 10 Polefield Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2010-05-14 | £176,308 |
| 12 Polefield Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £94,450 | 2005-04-29 | £193,539 |
| 6 Polefield Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2004-02-11 | £159,771 |
The percentage of student residents living in M25 2NF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 5,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heaton Park Primary School Cuckoo Lane , Whitefield M45 6TE | 3out of 4 | 177 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School Highfield Road , Prestwich M25 3AS | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich Rectory Lane , Prestwich M25 1BP | 4out of 4 | 738 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Community Primary School Victoria Avenue , Whitefield M45 6DP | 2out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Heywood Road , Prestwich M25 2BW | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 448 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1JH | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Mesivta School Beechwood , Charlton Avenue M25 0PH | 3out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , Prestwich M25 2BW | 2out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 3out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,408 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 | 729 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughside College Bury New Road , Prestwich M25 3BL | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,519 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish School for Special Education Manchester Jewish Community Centre , M7 4QY | - not rated | 2,892 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish Community High School 62 Singleton Road , M7 4LU | - not rated | 2,978 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codis Kitchen | 257 Heywood Road | 352 yd | |
| Coffee 'n' Spice | 8 Bury Old Road | 398 yd | |
| The Prachee | 12 Whittaker Lane | 405 yd | |
| Tao's Restaurant | Rowan Place, Scholes Lane | 405 yd | |
| Blue Bay Restaurant | 56-58 Bury Old Road | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Welcome Inn | Bury Old Road | 414 yd | |
| The Crooked Man | 7 Fairfax Road | 854 yd | |
| Macca's Bar and Grill | Longfield Centre, 25-27 | 898 yd | |
| All the Shapes | 8 Warwick Street | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Palace | 476 Bury Old Road | 85 yd | |
| Anatolian express | 470 Bury Old Road | 85 yd | |
| Rio's | 472 Bury Old Road | 95 yd | |
| Rocco's Dessert Manchester Ltd | 466 Bury Old Road | 109 yd | |
| Spice of life | 450 Bury Old Road | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 456-462 Bury Old Road | 85 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 492 Bury New Road | 900 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 17-19 Thatch Leach Lane | 951 yd | |
| Tesco | Valley Park Road | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prestwich Arts College Heys Road | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Absolute Fitness (Closed) BURY OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| Heys Road Heys Road | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Prestwich Cricket Tennis & Bowling Club SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION HEYS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 749 yd |
| Adie Moran Park Sandgate Road | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Our Lady Of Grace Hall FAIRFAX ROAD | 825 yd | |
| Carlton Club BURY OLD ROAD | 919 yd | |
| Peak Health & Fitness (Closed) 10-22 10-22 Warwick Street | health and fitness suite | 1,050 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 | 62 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.