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Whitefield West & Park Lane

About

Whitefield West and Park Lane form a largely residential district in the Bury borough. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war and more modern housing estates, with local shopping parades serving the community. It is situated near the M66 motorway, providing direct road links to Manchester and the wider region.

The area includes Drinkwater Park, a green space with playing fields and woodland along the River Irwell. This parkland forms part of the Irwell Valley corridor, offering walking and cycling routes. The residential streets are generally quiet, with primary schools and local amenities situated within the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Whitefield West & Park Lane has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whitefield West & Park Lane is £54,071 per year. Whitefield West & Park Lane is home to around 7,215 people, with a population density of about 1,311.4 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Whitefield West & Park Lane Population

7,215

Population density

1,311.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

17.46(-53%)

Anti-social behaviour

11.09(-40%)

Shoplifting

10.95(+92%)

Other theft

8.45(+28%)

Burglary

6.79(+22%)

North West average

Demographics

British

5,778

80.09%

Other White

330

4.57%

Other

269

3.73%

Pakistani

213

2.95%

Indian

153

2.12%

Total population: 7,214

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,528

42.34%

No qualifications

910

15.24%

Level 3 (A level)

868

14.54%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

776

13%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

439

7.35%

Total 16+ residents: 5,971

Housing

Owns outright

1,457

48.01%

Owns with a mortgage

1,083

35.68%

Private landlord or letting agency

345

11.37%

Other forms of private rent

2.11%

Other social rented

1.35%

Total households: 3,035

Property prices in Whitefield West & Park Lane

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £328,750 in Whitefield West & Park Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 West & Park Lane over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	30	£477,500	£339,600	£405,000	£657,063	£879,750
Flats	12	£140,000	£115,500	£123,188	£166,250	£341,750
Semi-Detached	23	£318,000	£212,800	£266,000	£387,000	£548,400
Terraced	13	£251,000	£195,000	£248,000	£260,000	£406,500

10 years median price trend in Whitefield West & Park Lane

All postcodes in Whitefield West & Park Lane

M457WB

Burnsall Avenue

M261DT

Ringley Road West

M457HT

The Mews

M457JF

Bank Street

M457LD

Ringley Road

M457QG

Fairhaven Avenue

M457UL

The Square

M457HY

Old Hall Lane

M457LW

Eight Acre

M457TA

Elms Square

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail