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Whitefield East

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About

Whitefield East sits on the eastern edge of the Bury metropolitan borough, adjacent to the border with Manchester. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing estates. Several local parks, including Victoria Park, provide green space for the community.

The area is well-connected by the Metrolink tram system, with stops at Besses o' th' Barn and Whitefield facilitating travel into Manchester. The parish church of St. Mary, with its distinctive red sandstone tower, is a longstanding local landmark visible from parts of the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Whitefield East has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whitefield East is £41,834 per year. There are 5 schools in Whitefield East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Whitefield East is home to around 5,679 people, with a population density of about 2,875.6 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whitefield East Population
5,679
Population density
2,875.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.56(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.77(+44%)
Public order
16.2(+61%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.97(+33%)
Vehicle crime
9.16(+52%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,311
75.91%
Pakistani
305
5.37%
Other White
276
4.86%
Other
124
2.18%
Indian
97
1.71%
Total population: 5,679

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,619
34.42%
No qualifications
861
18.31%
Level 3 (A level)
740
15.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
642
13.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
445
9.46%
Total 16+ residents: 4,703

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
827
30.92%
Owns outright
746
27.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
493
18.43%
Social rents from council
391
14.62%
Other social rented
147
5.5%
Total households: 2,675

Property prices in Whitefield East

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Whitefield East area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,921 up to £1,135,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whitefield East 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 Whitefield East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£661,250
Flats5£217,500
Semi-Detached21£257,500
Terraced21£235,000

10 years median price trend in Whitefield East

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

Data Sources

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