St Margarets Road is in Prestwich, Manchester and in Bury district. M25 2QT 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 St Margarets Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M25 2QZ, M25 2QS, M25 2GS, M25 2GR, M25 2GU, M25 2GX, M25 2QR, M25 2GW, M25 2LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M25 2QT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.7% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.3% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of M25 2QT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.2% | 29.8% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 58.4% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 14.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 4.1% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 43.8% | 55.7% | 11.9% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 28.9% | -11.5% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 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 | 21.6% | 18.4% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 9.4% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 13.5% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 11.5% | -4.7% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 41% | 15.7% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 11.6% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 8.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.9% | 81.5% | -7.4% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 90.4% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 90.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 58.9% | 46.2% | 12.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Margarets Road 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 -35.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 St Margarets Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-04-06 | £318,311 |
| 51 St Margarets Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-09-30 | £396,869 |
| 59 St Margarets Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2019-08-09 | £357,000 |
| 55 St Margarets Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £288,500 | 2018-03-06 | £447,776 |
| 55 St Margarets Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2015-01-23 | £394,798 |
M25 2QT 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,687 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 | 592 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Heywood Road , Prestwich M25 2BW | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School Highfield Road , Prestwich M25 3AS | 3out of 4 | 1,116 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 | 1,170 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Community Primary School Victoria Avenue , Whitefield M45 6DP | 2out of 4 | 1,235 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 | 809 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 | 1,657 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Mesivta School Beechwood , Charlton Avenue M25 0PH | 3out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , Prestwich M25 2BW | 2out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 3out of 4 | 2,209 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 | 4,258 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 | 586 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cloughside College Bury New Road , Prestwich M25 3BL | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,561 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish School for Special Education Manchester Jewish Community Centre , M7 4QY | - not rated | 2,844 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish Community High School 62 Singleton Road , M7 4LU | - not rated | 2,988 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 | 168 yd | |
| The Prachee | 12 Whittaker Lane | 581 yd | |
| Tao's Restaurant | Rowan Place, Scholes Lane | 581 yd | |
| Coffee 'n' Spice | 8 Bury Old Road | 832 yd | |
| Park Life Cafe | Farm Centre, Heaton Park, Middleton Road | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Welcome Inn | Bury Old Road | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fresh Cookie | 3 St Margarets Road | 364 yd | |
| Saffron Express | 391 Bury Old Road | 452 yd | |
| Spice of life | 450 Bury Old Road | 484 yd | |
| The Pizza Factory | 383 Bury Old Road | 489 yd | |
| Rocco's Dessert Manchester Ltd | 466 Bury Old Road | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 456-462 Bury Old Road | 567 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adie Moran Park Sandgate Road | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Parrenthorn Sports Centre HEYWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 805 yd |
| Prestwich Arts College Heys Road | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Heys Road Heys Road | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Absolute Fitness (Closed) BURY OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| Carlton Club BURY OLD ROAD | 908 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 | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.