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About

Besses ward sits in the northwest of the Bury metropolitan borough, primarily encompassing the residential districts of Whitefield and Unsworth. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, from interwar semis to more modern developments, alongside local shopping parades catering to daily needs. Its transport links are defined by the heavy rail line running through Whitefield station, providing a direct connection to Manchester city centre.

A notable local landmark is the former Besses o' th' Barn bandstand, a structure reflecting the area's historical association with one of the world's oldest brass bands. Green space is provided by Philips Park and the open fields bordering the Rochdale Canal, which traces the ward's western edge. The community is served by several primary schools and a larger secondary academy, anchoring the area as a settled suburban locality.

Area overview

On average Besses has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 102 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 per household in Besses is £44,565 per year. There are 4 schools in Besses: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Besses is home to around 11,076 people, with a population density of about 4,353.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.05(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.2(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.81(+54%)
Public order
13.27(+32%)
Burglary
9.12(+64%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,633
30.29%
No qualifications
1,611
18.53%
Level 3 (A level)
1,512
17.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,329
15.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
894
10.28%
Total 16+ residents: 8,694

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 £247,500 in Besses area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £465,000.

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
Detached9£315,000
Flats5£160,000
Semi-Detached46£293,000
Terraced42£211,000

10 years median price trend in Besses

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

All postcodes in Besses

M458HS

Hodder Way

M458HF

Derwent Avenue

M458NQ

Moss Lane

M456DY

Norfolk Avenue

M458RL

Goyt Walk

BL98PA

Swinton Crescent

M456BP

Elizabeth Street

M456FB

Coniston Avenue

M456AY

Balmoral Avenue

M456DA

Connaught Avenue

M456ED

Coniston Avenue

M458JH

Mode Hill Lane

M458LF

Mersey Drive

M458SD

Malham Drive

M456AT

Bury Old Road

M456FF

Victoria Lane

M458ES

Kenmore Road

M458RH

Spodden Walk

M458WL

Lune Walk

M458DN

St Michaels Gardens

M458LA

Mersey Drive

M458AJ

Ribble Drive

M458GA

Dalebeck Walk

M458JU

Naseby Walk

M458ED

Egypt Lane

M458FX

Stanway Road

M458JG

Besses

M456AX

Thatch Leach Lane

M458AT

Meander Row

M458EG

Stanway Road

M458HY

Medlock Way

BL98PP

Cunningham Drive

M456AJ

Bury New Road

M456DJ

Buckingham Avenue

M456DU

Thompson Avenue

M458FS

Kenmore Road

M457BD

Hardmans Road

M458BE

Brathay Close

M458FJ

Park Seventeen

M458LB

Mersey Close

M458RP

Glaze Walk

M458RX

Roch Crescent

M456BL

Victoria Lane

M458QX

Stanley Road

M456BY

Stirling Grove

M456FD

Rydal Grove

M458LJ

Calder Walk

M458SE

Brightwater Close

M458WT

Elton Close

M457AY

Bury Old Road

M458HR

Heybrook Close

M458JF

Mode Hill Lane

M458LZ

Mersey Square

BL98PE

Dempsey Drive

BL98PF

Alexander Drive

M456FY

Ashley Mews

M456FA

Lower Moss Lane

M458AE

Ribble Drive

M458EN

Derwent Avenue

M458HZ

Dalebeck Close

M458NW

Naden Walk

M458RQ

Roch Crescent

M456AP

Clegg Street

M456EW

Thatch Leach Lane

M458BD

Rothay Close

M458RE

Douglas Close

M456FH

Kensington Street

M458ER

Kenmore Road

M458HE

Derwent Avenue

M458HJ

Derwent Walk

M458NB

Cambeck Walk

M456AF

Clarendon Street

M456AU

Thatch Leach Lane

M456FW

Thatch Leach Lane

M458DY

Moss Lane

M458FP

Oak Bank Close

M458LX

Wyre Close

M458QD

Parkside Mews

BL98PD

Cunningham Drive

BL98PG

Wavell Drive

BL98PU

Mountbatten Close

M456DE

Lancaster Avenue

M458AG

Albert Drive

M458JS

Marston Close

M458LR

Roch Crescent

M456AL

Victoria Square

M458RW

Bollin Walk

M458AS

Elizabethan Close

M458NS

Alden Close

M458SL

Cherwell Close

BL98JB

Parr Fold

M457BA

Clyde Avenue

M458RT

Roch Walk

M458WG

Lune Close

M456AS

Dartmouth Road

M456BN

Charles Walk

M456DL

Berwick Avenue

M456DN

Wilmur Avenue

M456FN

Thatch Leach Lane

M458LH

Calder Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.