With its bustling high street and dozens of popular bars and restaurants, Prestwich has become one of Greater Manchester's most desirable areas.
The town is geographically closer to Manchester city centre than Bury, reflected by the number of professionals who commute into the city, while its houses also have Manchester post codes.
However, residents pay their council tax to Bury Council and are represented in parliament by Bury South MP Christian Wakeford.
Ultimately it is those in charge in Bury who decide Prestwich residents' fate. But, which area do people who live there feel they belong to?
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