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Last updated May 2026

Area guide · Greater Manchester

Living in Prestwich

A snapshot of life in Prestwich, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Prestwich is a town in Greater Manchester, North West with a population of 31,509. The average house price is £312,556 and the overall crime rate is 91.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Prestwich ranks

Population

31,509

Avg House Price

£312,556

Crime Rate

91.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

88.9%

Avg Download Speed

478 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,989

Median Age

38.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Prestwich's detached homes (£470,751) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£167,920).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Prestwich prices have risen 57% over the last 9 years (£198,794 → £312,556).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£470,751£409,00052
Semi-Detached£318,607£305,000185
Terraced£282,379£272,00089
Flat£167,920£161,00042

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Prestwich is 91.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Prestwich: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

88.9% of 11 schools (8 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools11
Primary8
Secondary3
% Top two bands88.9%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Butterstile Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Manchester Mesivta SchoolSecondaryRequires improvement
Our Lady of Grace RC Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Park View Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Sedgley Park Community Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Hilda's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, PrestwichPrimaryNo rating available
St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary AcademySecondaryNo rating available
The Heys SchoolSecondaryGood
Yesoiday Hatorah Boys AcademyPrimaryGood
Yesoiday Hatorah Girls AcademyPrimaryOutstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Prestwich averages 478 Mbps — 378% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Prestwich homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 72.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score72.6
% Rated C or Above72.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,050

Demographics & Economy

Population31,509
Median Age38.5
Median Household Income£29,989
Employment Rate55.3%
Owner Occupied52.1%
Degree-Level Qualified35%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Prestwich?
The average house price in Prestwich is £312,556 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Prestwich?
The most affordable entry point in Prestwich is a flat, with an average price of £167,920.
Is Prestwich a safe place to live?
Prestwich has a recorded crime rate of 91.7 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Prestwich?
Prestwich has 11 schools in total, with 88.9% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Prestwich?
Average broadband download speeds in Prestwich are around 478 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 99.2% of premises.
How big is Prestwich?
Prestwich is a settlement in Greater Manchester with a population of approximately 31,509.

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