Sedgley Park
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Sedgley Park is a residential neighbourhood to the north of Salford and Manchester in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury. Situated in the district of Prestwich, Sedgley Park is roughly bounded to the north by Scholes Lane, to the east by Bury Old Road and to the west by Bland Road/ George Street. The district has a large Jewish population, with a number of synagogues. There are many Jewish businesses, shops and delicatessens along Bury New Road, Kings Road and Bury Old Road. The housing is varied, but the vast amount of property dates from the 1920s and 1930s. Sedgley Park is also home to the Greater Manchester Police training headquarters.
Sedgley Park is also home to Sedgley Park R.U.F.C. - "The Tigers" , a Rugby Union team playing in National Division One, the second tier of the English Rugby Union leagues and Swinton Lions - "The Lions", a famous Rugby League team playing in National League Two, the third tier of professional Rugby League. Both teams play at Park Lane.
