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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

M456FJ

Stone Pale

M458JP

Hindburn Close

M458GD

Besses

M458SB

Waterdale Drive

M458WH

Besses

BL98PJ

Parr Lane

M456DF

Chester Avenue

M458HS

Hodder Way

M458RF

Besses

M458RY

Besses

M458SJ

Tamar Close

BL98PX

Pole Lane

M456BQ

Mayfair Grove

M456DB

Cambridge Grove

M458BB

Beverley Close

M458HF

Derwent Avenue

M458HG

Medlock Way

M458LN

Mersey Drive

M458NF

Cambeck Close

M458NJ

Parrbrook Close

M458WS

Ogden Close

BL98PQ

Gort Close

M456DW

Alexandra Avenue

M458EQ

Ridge Crescent

M458HU

Derwent Avenue

M458NQ

Moss Lane

BL98JN

Parr Lane

BL98PB

Cunningham Drive

BL98PS

Harris Drive

M458JD

Kenmore Way

M458JJ

Mode Hill Lane

M456BE

Besses

M456DQ

Oxford Avenue

M456EJ

Conisborough Place

M458HL

Derwent Close

M458JW

Oak Lane

M458TD

Ribble Drive

BL98LX

Parr Lane

M456BA

Windsor Avenue

M458FE

Ridge Grove

M456DH

Chester Avenue

M456DY

Norfolk Avenue

M458JZ

Besses

M458LP

Roch Crescent

M458LW

Douglas Close

M458NE

Besses

M458RJ

Besses

M458RL

Besses

M458SP

Speyside Close

M456BW

Argyle Avenue

M456DP

Alexandra Avenue

M456EN

Besses

M456EP

Besses

M457AX

North Circle

M458FG

Hilltop Avenue

M458FN

Ridge Crescent

M458JX

Calder Crescent

M458NH

Albert Road

M458NN

Albert Road

M458RU

Roch Crescent

M456AW

Whitefield East

M458JL

Wenning Close

M456EH

Glendevon Place

M458EL

Moss Lane

M458FW

Brook Close

M458HB

Grayson Avenue

M458LU

Roch Close

M458SA

Besses

M458WR

Besses

BL98PY

Patton Close

BL98NT

Willow Close

M456HG

Moss Lane

M456BD

Prestfield Road

M458HA

Kingsley Avenue

M458HW

Duddon Close

M458HX

Medlock Way

M458JY

Kenmore Way

M458LL

Calder Crescent

M458RN

Besses

M458WF

Albert Road

Data Sources

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