Living in Prestwich, Greater Manchester
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Property Market in Prestwich
Average Prices by Type in PrestwichThis is the average asking price of homes currently listed for sale on Domovita in this area - not sold prices. For prices homes actually sold for, see our sold-price pages.
| Type | Avg. Price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Semi Detached | £317,500 | 4 |
| Terraced | £255,000 | 2 |
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Local administration around Prestwich
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Nearest GP surgeries to Prestwich
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Group Practice | Prestwich Health Centre, Fairfax Road, Prestwich, Manchester | 0.2 mi | 0161 7732483 |
| Longfield Medical Practice | Prestwich Health Centre, Fairfax Road, Prestwich, Manchester | 0.2 mi | 0161 7730494 |
| Greyland Medical Centre | 468 Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester | 0.6 mi | 0161 7989818 |
| The Birches Medical Centre | 42 Polefield Road, Prestwich, Manchester | 0.8 mi | 0161 7733037 |
| Whittaker Lane Med Centre | Daisy Bank, Whittaker Lane, Prestwich, Manchester | 0.9 mi | 0161 7731580 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Prestwich
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prestwich Pharmacy | 40 Longfield Centre, Prestwich, Manchester | 0.2 mi | 0161 7989932 |
| Tesco Instore Pharmacy | Bury New Road, Prestwich, Manchester | 0.2 mi | 01616 028928 |
| Wise Pharmacies LTD | 474 Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester | 0.6 mi | 01617 732786 |
| Dennis Gore Chemists | 26 Whittaker Lane, Prestwich, Manchester | 0.9 mi | 0161 7731994 |
| Greenleaf Pharmacy | 166 Bury New Road, Whitefield, Manchester | 1.0 mi | 03337 775777 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Prestwich
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Sky Dental Care | 55 Bury Old Road, Whitefield, Manchester | 0.5 mi | |
| Neil Larah's Dental Surgery | Dental Surgery, 71 Sandy Lane, Prestwich, Manchester | 0.7 mi | |
| Ms D Davy | Dental Surgery, 406 Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester | 0.8 mi | |
| R E Noar and Associates | Dental Surgery, 6 Knowsley Road, Whitefield, Manchester | 0.9 mi | |
| Park Dental Practice | Dental Surgery, 191 Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester | 0.9 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Prestwich
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61, HIGHFIELD ROAD | £322,100 | Semi-detached | Jul 2026 |
| 63, GARDNER ROAD | £412,500 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 4, ALBION MEWS | £165,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 12, LANGLEY GROVE | £285,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 1, BIRCH GROVE | £365,000 | Semi-detached | Jun 2026 |
| 17, MELLOR STREET | £291,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 11A, WILLOW ROAD | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Jun 2026 |
| 2, GARDNER ROAD | £530,000 | Semi-detached | May 2026 |
| 39, HIGHFIELD ROAD | £280,000 | Terraced | May 2026 |
| 10, BROOKMOOR ROAD | £695,000 | Detached | May 2026 |
Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Prestwich
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Heaton Park Primary School | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Park View Primary School | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| Higher Lane Primary School | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Whitefield Community Primary School | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Butterstile Primary School | Good | 0.9 mi |
| St Hilda's Church of England Primary School | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Yesoiday Hatorah Boys Academy | Good | 1.1 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Heys School | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Manchester Mesivta School | Requires Improvement | 0.8 mi |
| Philips High School | Requires Improvement | 0.9 mi |
| St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| Parrenthorn High School | Good | 1.3 mi |
Broadband in Prestwich
Local Amenities in Prestwich
Parks & Green Spaces
- Pitch 0 mi
- Park 0.2 mi
- Gardner Mount 0.3 mi
- Playground 0.3 mi
- Langley Hall Road Open Space 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Marks & Spencer 0.1 mi
- Tesco 0.1 mi
- Aldi 0.3 mi
- Supermarket 1.2 mi
- Kubus Market 1.3 mi
Train Stations
- Clifton (Manchester) Rail Station 1.3 mi
- Swinton (Manchester) Rail Station 2.4 mi
- Moorside Rail Station 2.9 mi
- Salford Crescent Rail Station 3.3 mi
- Kearsley Rail Station 3.6 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Prestwich Pharmacy 0.2 mi
- Prestwich Hospital (Edenfield Centre) 0.7 mi
- The Uplands Medical Practice 1.1 mi
- Sedgley Park Pharmacy 1.2 mi
- Whitefield Pharmacy 1.3 mi
Area Profile for Prestwich
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