Postcode M45 6BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Besses area 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 median sale price in Besses is £238,000 (around £292 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £190,000 and £300,000. The nearest station is Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Park (Besses).
Whitefield East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,846 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Whitefield East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Whitefield East is £41,834 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 178 ft away from M45 6BQ.
Whitefield East near M45 6BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.6 mi | Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Park (Besses) | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park (Besses) |
| 0.3 mi | Fusiliers Memorial Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Fusiliers Memorial Meadow |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £238,000 (about £292 per square foot) in Besses area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £445,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £315,000 | £325 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £284,000 | £308 |
| Terraced | 51 | £210,000 | £258 |
| Flats | 8 | £156,500 | £214 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £283,000 | £220,000 |
| 2026 | £331,500 | £162,000 | £245,000 | £210,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £313 | £268 |
| 2026 | £324 | £214 | £297 | £253 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M45 6BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 3, Mayfair Avenue, Manchester, M45 6AR | Terraced | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 21 May 2025 | 136, Bury Old Road, Manchester, M45 6AT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £187,500 | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 145, The Atrium, Bury Old Road, Manchester, M45 7AL | Flats | Leasehold | £153,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 183, The Atrium, Bury Old Road, Manchester, M45 7AL | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 18, Wilmur Avenue, Manchester, M45 6DN | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 |
In the M45 6BQ postcode area, located within Whitefield East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M45 6BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | Thatch Leach Lane, Bury, M45 6AU | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Higher Lane, Bury, M45 7EA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Bury Old Road, Bury, M45 6TQ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Shell Select | Glenmere Close, Bury, M25 3BH | Walking directions to Shell Select |
Annual council tax rates for Bury district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M45 6BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Noel Bayley
Besses - Elected 7 May 2026
Christian Wakeford
Bury South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M45 6BQ 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.
The median sale price around M45 6BQ in Besses is £238,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to M45 6BQ, including Higher Lane Primary School (Good), Whitefield Community Primary School and Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M45 6BQ is Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink), about 246 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M45 6BQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,846 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bury South covering M45 6BQ 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).