Postcode M45 7AW 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below 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 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Park (Besses).
Whitefield East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,258 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Whitefield East has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 79 ft away from M45 7AW.
Whitefield East near M45 7AW 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 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park (Besses) | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park (Besses) |
| 0.4 mi | Fusiliers Memorial Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Fusiliers Memorial Meadow |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £337,500 | £332 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £286,000 | £321 |
| Terraced | 48 | £210,500 | £260 |
| Flats | 7 | £153,000 | £212 |
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 | £280,000 | £220,000 |
| 2026 | £363,000 | £162,000 | £244,000 | £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 | £318 | £271 |
| 2026 | £325 | £259 | £338 | £237 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M45 7AW.
In the M45 7AW postcode area, located within Whitefield East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M45 7AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | Thatch Leach Lane, Bury, M45 6AU | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Higher Lane, Bury, M45 7EA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Bury Old Road, Bury, M45 6TQ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Shell Select | Glenmere Close, Bury, M25 3BH | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Valley Park Road, Bury, M25 3TG | Walking directions to Tesco |
Annual council tax rates for Bury district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M45 7AW, 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 7AW records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 7AW in Whitefield East is £250,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to M45 7AW, including Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School (Good), Higher Lane Primary School (Good) and Whitefield Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M45 7AW is Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink), about 168 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M45 7AW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,258 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 7AW 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).
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.