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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

M456AR

Mayfair Avenue

M456DR

Furness Avenue

M458EP

Kenmore Close

M458EZ

Besses

M458LD

Mersey Drive

M458NP

Ribble Drive

BL98PN

Bradley Drive

M456JG

Stone Pale

M456AD

Bill Lane

M456AN

Clegg Street

M456BS

Dudley Avenue

M457BB

Hardman's Road

M457BQ

Hardman's Mews

M458FU

Hazel Road

M458HQ

Besses

M458RB

Tonge Close

M458RZ

Besses

M458JA

Oak Lane

M458JE

Mode Hill Lane

M458JN

Mersey Drive

M456BB

Balmoral Avenue

M456BG

Charnley Street

M456DZ

Clarence Avenue

M456EB

Besses

M457AT

North Circle

M457FJ

Whitefield East

M458AF

Albert Drive

M458EX

Stanway Road

M458LT

Douglas Close

M458NL

Lune Close

M458NR

Regal Close

M458SG

Oxbow Way

M458WE

Parrbrook Close

BL98JW

Parr Lane

BL98PT

Bradley Drive

BL98PW

Tedder Close

M456DG

Argyle Avenue

M456EE

Grange Grove

M457EL

Whitefield East

M458EA

Edwards Drive

M458FH

Egremont Close

M458HD

Stanway Road

M458RG

Unsworth

M458WA

Besses

M456AH

Ducie Street

M456AZ

Windsor Avenue

M456EF

Dudley Avenue

M457AL

Whitefield East

M458ND

Tweedsdale Close

M458RA

Oak Lane

M458RD

Tonge Close

M458WP

Moss Lane

M458EW

Derwent Avenue

M458FT

Derwent Avenue

M458GJ

Derwent Avenue

M456AE

Livsey Street

M456DX

Buckingham Avenue

M456DT

Coniston Avenue

M456EA

Clarence Avenue

M457AZ

Conway Avenue

BL98NU

Willow Close

M458JB

Dalebeck Close

M456FE

Kendal Grove

M456FG

Charles Street

M458BL

Billberry Close

M458DZ

Moss Lane

M458FR

Brook Drive

M458GZ

Stanley Road

M458HP

Tarnbrook Close

M458LE

Mersey Drive

M458RR

Besses

M458SF

Rivermead Way

M458WB

Besses

M458EU

Hazel Road

M458GE

Derwent Avenue

M458HN

Winster Close

M458HT

Hodder Way

M458JR

Bosworth Close

BL98PL

Alexander Drive

M458JQ

Hindburn Close

M456AQ

Whitefield East

M456EX

Ashby Grove

M458ET

Mode Hill Lane

M458JT

Bosworth Close

M458LS

Roch Way

M458LY

Besses

M458WN

Birkinbrook Close

M457AW

Conway Close

M456BH

York Street

M456BX

Argyle Avenue

M456DS

Stirling Grove

M458EH

Albert Close

M458FQ

Hilltop Grove

M458LG

Besses

M458WJ

Ribble Drive

M458WW

Lydgate Close

BL98NA

Parr Lane

BL98PH

Brookdene Road

M456BT

Elizabeth Street

M456BZ

Gloucester Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.