Sandy Lane is in Prestwich, Manchester and in Bury district. M25 9RU 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 Sandy Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 9RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M25 9RN, M25 9RX, M25 9RZ, M25 9RY, M25 9RP, M25 9XE, M25 9XF, M25 9HP, M25 9RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M25 9RU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 50.2% | 48.3% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.7% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 9RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.3% 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 | 23.5% | 24.3% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.8% | 63.3% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 19.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.7% | 51.1% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 35.7% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 9.1% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 52.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 12.4% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 4.4% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 12.4% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 52.2% | 16.6% | 33.8% | 18.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 7.2% | 7.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 81% | 82.1% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 91.3% | 87.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 8.2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 87.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 9.4% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 1.3% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 10.3% | 0.5% | 9.8% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the St. Mary's 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 similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sandy Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-03-25 | £318,000 |
| 9 Sandy Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-03-31 | £278,469 |
| 9 Sandy Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,500 | 2015-10-30 | £212,879 |
| 19 Sandy Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £34,000 | 1998-08-07 | £180,528 |
| 11 Sandy Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £92,500 | 1996-10-17 | £472,164 |
M25 9RU 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterstile Primary School School Grove , Prestwich M25 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 79 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yesoiday Hatorah Boys Academy Sedgley Park Road , Prestwich M25 0JW | 2out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy Sedgley Park Road , Prestwich M25 0JW | - not rated | 924 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Park View Primary School Park View Road , Prestwich M25 1FA | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Nevile Road , M7 3PT | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Mesivta School Beechwood , Charlton Avenue M25 0PH | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Parrenthorn High School Heywood Road , Prestwich M25 2BW | 2out of 4 | 945 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 | 1,565 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heys School Heys Road , Prestwich M25 1JZ | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Yaakov High School 69 Broom Lane , Bury New Road M7 4FF | 3out of 4 | 2,287 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 3,417 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 | 3,815 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oholei Yosef Yitzchok Lubavitch Schools 460 Bury New Rd , Salford M7 4LH | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ateres Elisheva Beis Menachem , Park Lane M7 4JD | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Cloughside College Bury New Road , Prestwich M25 3BL | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Jewish Community High School 62 Singleton Road , M7 4LU | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Etz Chaim Boys School 458 Bury New Road , Salford M7 4LJ | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ButtyStyle | 152 Butterstile Lane | 336 yd | |
| OSMA | 132 Bury New Road | 731 yd | |
| Where There's A Well | 130 Bury New Road | 738 yd | |
| The Coffee Sack | 3 Scholes Lane | 764 yd | |
| Babbo | 1 Scholes Lane | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Friendship Inn | Friendship Inn, Scholes Lane | 764 yd | |
| Seven Bro7hers | within The Peninsula Stadium, Moor Lane | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Station | 67 Sandy Lane | 431 yd | |
| Tasty Takeaway | 5 The Woodlands | 518 yd | |
| Nostra Pizza Ltd | 21 Hilton Lane | 527 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 56 Bury New Road | 949 yd | |
| Bay Kebab and Pizzeria | 19 Bury New Road | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 25 Bury New Road | 977 yd | |
| Lidl | 14 Bury New Road | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prestwich Golf Club Ltd HILTON LANE | golf | 233 yd |
| Fairways Lodge And Leisure Club GEORGE STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 630 yd |
| Manchester Mesivta BEECHWOOD BEECHWOOD CHARLTON AVENUE | 794 yd | |
| Park View Primary School PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Drinkwater Park RAINSOUGH HILL | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| St Marys Park ST. MARYS PARK ST. MARYS PARK ST. MARYS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 957 yd |
| Salford City Fc SALFORD CITY FOOTBALL CLUB SALFORD CITY FOOTBALL CLUB MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.