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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(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.81(+54%)
Public order
13.27(+31%)
Burglary
9.12(+65%)
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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Besses area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 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
Detached10£315,000
Flats6£138,125
Semi-Detached53£280,000
Terraced46£217,500

10 years median price trend in Besses

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

All postcodes in Besses

M456AR

Mayfair Avenue

M456DR

Westminster Avenue

M458EP

Kenmore Close

M458EZ

Leven Walk

M458NP

Ribble Drive

M458LD

Mersey Drive

BL98PN

Kennedy Drive

M456AD

Bury New Road

M456AN

Jackson Street

M456BS

Dudley Avenue

M457BB

Hardmans Road

M457BQ

Hardmans Mews

M458FU

Hazel Road

M458HQ

Heybrook Walk

M458RZ

Croal Walk

M458RB

Tonge Close

M456JG

Stone Pale

M456BB

Balmoral Avenue

M456BG

Charnley Street

M456DZ

Clarence Avenue

M457AT

North Circle

M457FJ

Bury New Road

M458AF

Albert Road

M458EX

Stanway Road

M458JN

Oak Lane

M458LT

Douglas Close

M458NR

Regal Close

M458SG

Oxbow Way

M458WE

Parrbrook Close

M456EB

Besses

M458NL

Lune Close

M458JE

Mode Hill Lane

M458JA

Oak Lane

BL98JW

Parr Lane

BL98PT

Bradley Drive

BL98PW

Tedder Close

M456DG

Argyle Avenue

M456EE

Grange Grove

M457EL

Bury New Road

M458EA

Edwards Drive

M458HD

Stanway Road

M458RG

Alt Walk

M458WA

Parrbrook Walk

M458FH

Egremont Close

M456AH

Ducie Street

M456AZ

Windsor Avenue

M456EF

Dudley Avenue

M457AL

Bury Old Road

M458ND

Tweedsdale Close

M458RA

Oak Lane

M458WP

Moss Lane

M458RD

Tonge Close

M456AE

Livsey Street

M456DT

Furness Avenue

M456DX

Lancaster Avenue

M456EA

Clarence Avenue

M457AZ

Conway Avenue

M458EW

Derwent Avenue

M458FT

Oak Lane

M458GJ

Derwent Avenue

BL98NU

Willow Close

M456FE

Kendal Grove

M458BL

Billberry Close

M458DZ

Moss Lane

M458FR

Brook Drive

M458GZ

Stanley Road

M458HP

Tarnbrook Close

M458JB

Oak Lane

M458LE

Mersey Drive

M458RR

Yarrow Walk

M458SF

Rivermead Way

M458WB

Lydgate Walk

M456FG

Charles Street

M458EU

Hazel Road

M458HN

Winster Close

M458HT

Hodder Way

M458JR

Marston Close

M458GE

Derwent Avenue

BL98PL

Montgomery Drive

M456EX

Ashby Grove

M458ET

Oak Lane

M458JQ

Hindburn Close

M458JT

Bosworth Close

M458LS

Roch Way

M458LY

Ashbrook Close

M456AQ

Besses

M458WN

Birkinbrook Close

M456BH

York Street

M456BX

Gloucester Avenue

M456DS

Westminster Avenue

M457AW

Conway Close

M458EH

Albert Close Trading Estate

M458FQ

Hilltop Grove

M458LG

Douglas Walk

M458WJ

Ribble Drive

M458WW

Lydgate Close

BL98NA

Parr Lane

BL98PH

Parr Lane

M456BT

New Church Court

M456BZ

Victoria Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.