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About

Besses ward is located in the northern part of Bury, Greater Manchester. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and modern developments. It is well-connected by public transport, with several bus routes serving the area and nearby tram links providing access to central Manchester and Bury town centre. The ward includes parts of Whitefield, known for its local amenities and green spaces.

The area features several parks, such as Philips Park and Drinkwater Park, offering recreational opportunities for residents. Besses also has a range of shops, cafes, and schools, catering to everyday needs. The ward has a strong sense of community, with local events and groups fostering connections among residents. Its proximity to the M60 motorway makes it convenient for commuters traveling to surrounding areas.

Area overview

On average Besses has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Besses is £39,499 per year. There are 4 schools in Besses: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
27.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Besses Population
11,076
Population density
4,353.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,472
76.47%
Other White
507
4.58%
Pakistani
363
3.28%
African
301
2.72%
Irish
173
1.56%
Total population: 11,079

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,397
30.17%
Owns outright
1,308
28.25%
Other social rented
802
17.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
674
14.56%
Social rents from council
364
7.86%
Total households: 4,630

Property prices in Besses

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Besses area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £498,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Besses in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Besses over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£317,500
Flats5£160,000
Semi-Detached43£276,000
Terraced44£208,500

10 years median price trend in Besses

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Besses.

All postcodes in Besses

BL98PA

Swinton Crescent

M458JH

Marston Close

M456AY

Balmoral Avenue

M456BP

Elizabeth Street

M456DA

Connaught Avenue

M456ED

Coniston Avenue

M456FB

Coniston Avenue

M458LF

Mersey Drive

M458SD

Albert Road

M456AT

Dartmouth Road

M456FF

Victoria Lane

M458DN

St Michaels Gardens

M458ES

Kenmore Road

M458LA

Mersey Drive

M458RH

Besses

M458WL

Alden Close

M458JG

Besses

M458AJ

Ribble Drive

M458ED

Egypt Lane

M458FX

Stanway Road

M458GA

Besses

M458JU

Marston Close

M456AX

Besses

M458AT

Albert Road

M458EG

Stanway Road

M458HY

Medlock Way

BL98PP

Cunningham Drive

M456AJ

London Street

M456DJ

Buckingham Avenue

M456DU

Thompson Avenue

M457BD

Hardman's Road

M458BE

Brathay Close

M458FJ

Lower Moss Lane

M458FS

Brook Drive

M458LB

Mersey Close

M458RP

Glaze Walk

M458RX

Roch Crescent

M456BL

Stone Pale

M456BY

Stirling Grove

M456FD

Lower Moss Lane

M458LJ

Besses

M458QX

Stanley Road

M458SE

Brightwater Close

M458WT

Elton Close

BL98PE

Dempsey Drive

BL98PF

Alexander Drive

M458HZ

Dalebeck Close

M458RQ

Roch Crescent

M458JF

Mode Hill Lane

M456FA

Lower Moss Lane

M456FY

Ashley Mews

M457AY

North Circle

M458AE

Ribble Drive

M458EN

Derwent Avenue

M458HR

Brathay Close

M458LZ

Besses

M458NW

Besses

M456AF

Clarendon Street

M456AP

Clegg Street

M456AU

Whitefield East

M456EW

Ashby Grove

M456FW

Ashley Mews

M458BD

Rothay Close

M458DY

Albert Close

M458FP

Oak Bank Close

M458LX

Besses

M458RE

Douglas Close

M458QD

Parkside Mews

BL98PD

Cunningham Drive

BL98PG

Wavell Drive

BL98PU

Mountbatten Close

M456DE

Cambridge Grove

M456FH

Kensington Street

M458AG

Albert Drive

M458ER

Kenmore Close

M458HE

Derwent Avenue

M458HJ

Derwent Avenue

M458JS

Marston Close

M458LR

Roch Crescent

M458NB

Unsworth

M456AL

Charles Street

M458AS

Elizabethan Close

M458NS

Alden Close

M458RW

Bollin Walk

BL98JB

Parr Fold

M457BA

Clyde Avenue

M458RT

Roch Close

M458SL

Cherwell Close

M458WG

Lune Close

M456AS

Dartmouth Road

M456BN

Whitefield East

M456DL

Berwick Avenue

M456DN

Wilmur Avenue

M456EG

Coniston Avenue

M456EL

Caister Avenue

M456FN

Besses

M458LH

Calder Crescent

M458LQ

Pole Lane

M458RS

Besses

M458WQ

Lune Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.