Cross Avenue is in Prestwich, Manchester and in Bury district. M25 3AX is located in the St. Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bury South. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cross Avenue, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 3AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M25 3AT, M25 3AS, M25 3DT, M25 3DX, M25 3DY, M45 7AT, M25 3DU, M45 6TQ, M25 3AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M25 3AX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 53.6% | 54.6% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 46.4% | 45.4% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 32.3% | 39.8% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 38.9% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 9.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 39.8% | 47.5% | 7.7% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 36.1% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12.5% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 3.2% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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% | 17.4% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 9.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 11.5% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 13.3% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 42.2% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 93.1% | 87.1% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Other | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 92.7% | 87.9% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 7.4% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 88.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 1.1% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 61.1% | 46.2% | 14.9% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Avenue was 3.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1050.0% higher than the Holyrood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cross Avenue has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 4 local areas in Holyrood and the 10th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Cross Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,024 | 2020-03-27 | £199,815 |
| 19 Cross Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2017-12-21 | £281,276 |
| 19 Cross Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2012-03-23 | £259,195 |
| 17 Cross Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2009-09-25 | £222,640 |
| 15 Cross Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2007-10-08 | £276,205 |
M25 3AX 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School Highfield Road , Prestwich M25 3AS | 3out of 4 | 203 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heaton Park Primary School Cuckoo Lane , Whitefield M45 6TE | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Community Primary School Victoria Avenue , Whitefield M45 6DP | 2out of 4 | 847 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich Rectory Lane , Prestwich M25 1BP | 4out of 4 | 857 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Higher Lane Primary School Egerton Road , Whitefield M45 7EX | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 918 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Philips High School Higher Lane , Whitefield M45 7PH | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Mesivta School Beechwood , Charlton Avenue M25 0PH | 3out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , Prestwich M25 2BW | 2out of 4 | 2,027 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 | 2,180 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,041 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloughside College Bury New Road , Prestwich M25 3BL | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestwich Preparatory School 400 Bury Old Road , Prestwich M25 1PZ | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Bank Ripon Avenue , Whitefield M45 8PJ | 4out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish School for Special Education Manchester Jewish Community Centre , M7 4QY | - not rated | 3,457 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish Community High School 62 Singleton Road , M7 4LU | - not rated | 3,479 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moonbeam | 82 Bury Old Road | 198 yd | |
| Blue Bay Restaurant | 56-58 Bury Old Road | 250 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Tesco Store, Valley Park Road | 376 yd | |
| Coffee 'n' Spice | 8 Bury Old Road | 396 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 103 Bury New Road | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Welcome Inn | Bury Old Road | 370 yd | |
| The Crooked Man | 7 Fairfax Road | 650 yd | |
| Macca's Bar and Grill | Longfield Centre, 25-27 | 775 yd | |
| All the Shapes | 8 Warwick Street | 872 yd | |
| The Eagle & Child | Eagle And Child, Higher Lane | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smashi’s Smash burger | 72 Bury Old Road | 218 yd | |
| Subway | Kirkham Service Station, 71 Bury Old Road | 232 yd | |
| Let's Fress Deli | 70 Bury Old Road | 250 yd | |
| Golden Crown, Chinese Takeaway | 50 Bury Old Road | 250 yd | |
| Jacques Takeaway | 60 Bury Old Road | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Valley Park Road | 376 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 17-19 Thatch Leach Lane | 444 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Higher Lane | 623 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 492 Bury New Road | 623 yd | |
| Tesco | 456-462 Bury Old Road | 745 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Absolute Fitness (Closed) BURY OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 336 yd |
| Our Lady Of Grace Hall FAIRFAX ROAD | 643 yd | |
| Prestwich Arts College Heys Road | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Peak Health & Fitness (Closed) 10-22 10-22 Warwick Street | health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| Clifton Road WOODLAND VIEW | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Besses Playing Field (Victoria Park) LIVSEY STREET | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Whitefield Golf Club HIGHER LANE | golf | 902 yd |
| Prestwich Cricket Tennis & Bowling Club SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION HEYS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 970 yd |
| Heys Road Heys Road | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Higher Lane Primary School EGERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 994 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 | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 23.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 23.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 2.69 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.