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M45 6AU

Thatch Leach Lane

Besses

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Detailed insights for M45 6AU

Overview

Postcode M45 6AU is located in a major urban area, within the Besses ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Whitefield East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whitefield East is £41,834 per year. The nearest station is Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Park (Besses).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Whitefield East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,465 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Whitefield East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5%

Approximately 5.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Whitefield East is £41,834 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 148 ft away from M45 6AU.

Flood risk

No risk

Whitefield East near M45 6AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M45 6AU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M45 6AU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miVictoria Park (Besses)SmallWalking directions to Victoria Park (Besses)
0.3 miFusiliers Memorial MeadowSmallWalking directions to Fusiliers Memorial Meadow
0.5 miLangley Hall Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Langley Hall Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
5,348.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.09(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.65(+99%)
Public order
14.75(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.14(+57%)
Vehicle crime
9.83(+64%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
226
80.14%
Other White
23
8.16%
Other Asian
5
1.77%
Pakistani
4
1.42%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.42%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
44.31%
No qualifications
40
16.26%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
10.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.91%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
38.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
28.37%
Owns outright
37
26.24%
Social rents from council
4
2.84%
Other social rented
3
2.13%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Besses

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£297
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£197K – £305K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £297 per square foot) in Besses area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £465,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Besses over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£337,500£332
Semi-Detached43£286,000£321
Terraced48£210,500£260
Flats7£153,000£212

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Besses

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Besses.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208,500£145,975£152,500£123,550
2017£230,748£135,000£162,000£126,675
2018£246,875£120,000£178,500£131,500
2019£247,500£94,750£184,000£145,000
2020£278,000£105,000£196,000£139,000
2021£292,000£146,000£223,750£166,000
2022£336,000£127,500£249,500£195,500
2023£375,000£127,500£247,000£190,000
2024£361,500£130,500£266,000£195,000
2025£315,000£138,125£280,000£220,000
2026£363,000£162,000£244,000£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Besses.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Besses.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259£197£178£140
2017£206£193£182£158
2018£224£174£199£161
2019£216£149£207£175
2020£247£161£223£169
2021£277£189£257£204
2022£308£207£268£229
2023£313£210£271£229
2024£325£210£284£237
2025£340£178£318£271
2026£325£259£338£237
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Besses.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Besses in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M45 6AU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M45 6AU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 202510, Dartmouth Road, Manchester, M45 6ASSemi-DetachedLeasehold£276,000
14 Aug 202597, Bury Old Road, Manchester, M45 7AYDetachedFreehold£325,000
16 May 202593, Bury Old Road, Manchester, M45 7AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
21 May 2025136, Bury Old Road, Manchester, M45 6ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£187,500
28 Jul 20256, Conway Close, Manchester, M45 7AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£172,500

Schools

In the M45 6AU postcode area, located within Whitefield East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M45 6AU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryOur Lady of Grace RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWhitefield Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryHigher Lane Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M45 6AU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M45 6AU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMorrisons DailyThatch Leach Lane, Bury, M45 6AUWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miAsda ExpressBury Old Road, Bury, M45 6TQWalking directions to Asda Express
0.2 miAldiHigher Lane, Bury, M45 7EAWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miShell SelectGlenmere Close, Bury, M25 3BHWalking directions to Shell Select

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bury district (2025-26).

Band A£1,610
Band B£1,878
Band C£2,146
Band D£2,415
Band E£2,951
Band F£3,488
Band G£4,024
Band H£4,829

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M45 6AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Noel Bayley

Besses - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Christian Wakeford

Bury South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBuryE08000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury SouthE14001145
WardBessesE05014152
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Whitefield EastE02001038
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 020BE01004986
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M45 6AU

Is M45 6AU (Whitefield East) safe?

The area around M45 6AU records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near M45 6AU?

The median sale price around M45 6AU in Whitefield East is £250,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M45 6AU?

There are 12 schools close to M45 6AU, including Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School (Good), Whitefield Community Primary School and Higher Lane Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M45 6AU?

The closest station to M45 6AU is Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink), about 95 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M45 6AU?

M45 6AU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,465 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M45 6AU (Whitefield East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury South covering M45 6AU is Christian Wakeford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Noel Bayley (Labour and Co-operative Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.