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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 98 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-Detached43£286,000
Terraced41£212,000

10 years median price trend in Besses

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

All postcodes in Besses

M457AW

Conway Close

M458LG

Douglas Walk

M458WJ

Ribble Drive

M458WW

Lydgate Close

BL98NA

Parr Lane

BL98PH

Parr Lane

M456BT

New Church Court

M458GD

Roeburn Walk

M458JP

Hindburn Close

M458WH

Kirklees Walk

M456DF

Dalton Avenue

M458RY

Cheesden Walk

BL98PJ

Parr Lane

M458RF

Douglas Way

M458SJ

Tamar Close

M458BB

Beverley Close

M458LN

Mersey Drive

M458NJ

Ribble Drive

BL98PX

Pole Lane

M456BQ

Mayfair Grove

M456DB

Cambridge Grove

M458HG

Medlock Way

M458NF

Cambeck Close

M458WS

Ogden Close

BL98PQ

Gort Close

M458HU

Derwent Avenue

BL98PB

Swinton Crescent

M456DQ

Oxford Avenue

M456EJ

Conisborough Place

M458HL

Derwent Close

M458JJ

Oak Lane

M458JW

Oak Lane

M458TD

Ribble Drive

M456DW

Alexandra Avenue

M458EQ

Ridge Crescent

BL98JN

Parr Lane

BL98PS

Harris Drive

M456BE

Thatch Leach Lane

M458JD

Oak Lane

M456BA

Windsor Avenue

M456DH

Chester Avenue

M458NE

Albert Place

M458RJ

Calder Way

M458SP

Speyside Close

BL98LX

Parr Lane

M458FE

Ridge Grove

M458JZ

Besses

M458LP

Roch Crescent

M458LW

Roch Crescent

M456EN

Thatch Leach Lane

M456EP

Thatch Leach Lane

M458FG

Hilltop Avenue

M458JX

Pilkington Drive

M458NH

Albert Road

M458NN

Albert Road

M456BW

Argyle Avenue

M456DP

Victoria Avenue

M457AX

Villiers Court

M458FN

Ridge Crescent

M458RU

Roch Crescent

M456AW

Bury New Road

M456EH

Glendevon Place

M458FW

Brook Close

M458SA

Irk Way

M458WR

Ogden Walk

M458EL

Moss Lane

M458HB

Grayson Avenue

M458JL

Wenning Close

M458LU

Roch Close

BL98NT

Willow Drive

BL98PY

Patton Close

M456HG

Moss Lane

M458HW

Duddon Close

M458JY

Kenmore Way

M456BD

Prestfield Road

M458HA

Kingsley Avenue

M458HX

Medlock Way

M458LL

Calder Crescent

M458RN

Bollin Way

M458WF

Ribble Drive

Data Sources

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