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M45 7BN

The Fairways

Pilkington Park

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Detailed insights for M45 7BN

Overview

Postcode M45 7BN is located in a major urban area, within the Pilkington Park 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 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Park (Besses).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Whitefield East has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4%

Approximately 4.0% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from M45 7BN.

Flood risk

No risk

Whitefield East near M45 7BN 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M45 7BN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 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)
0.8 mi

Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M45 7BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVictoria Park (Besses)SmallWalking directions to Victoria Park (Besses)

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
1,788.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
30.26(+69%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.4(-43%)
Public order
21.4(+111%)
Vehicle crime
9.59(+60%)
Burglary
6.64(+20%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
220
67.69%
Pakistani
38
11.69%
Other Asian
14
4.31%
Other White
13
4%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
2.46%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
39.46%
Level 3 (A level)
48
18.39%
No qualifications
43
16.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
11.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.58%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
38.71%
Owns outright
40
32.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
23.39%
Other social rented
4
3.23%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.61%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Pilkington Park

Median price£312,500
Price per sq ft£299
Sales (last 12 months)124
Typical range (middle 50%)£243K – £462K

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 (about £299 per square foot) in Pilkington Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,921 up to £1,600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pilkington Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£553,500£355
Semi-Detached51£298,000£302
Terraced23£248,000£288
Flats16£175,000£253

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pilkington Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pilkington Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£370,000£96,000£189,975£157,000
2017£389,000£165,000£178,750£165,500
2018£417,500£148,500£192,500£178,000
2019£422,500£245,000£220,000£182,250
2020£420,000£140,000£265,000£193,000
2021£460,000£130,000£269,995£217,500
2022£500,000£150,000£285,000£237,500
2023£530,000£140,000£270,000£240,000
2024£504,000£140,500£297,500£250,500
2025£515,000£140,000£298,000£253,000
2026£580,000£208,750£313,250£241,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pilkington Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pilkington Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220£172£201£186
2017£239£185£204£171
2018£251£188£219£189
2019£275£203£223£213
2020£273£183£237£215
2021£306£203£262£226
2022£328£212£287£247
2023£339£231£297£270
2024£333£207£295£255
2025£344£224£302£276
2026£342£265£306£292
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pilkington Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pilkington Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M45 7BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M45 7BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 20255, The Fairways, Manchester, M45 7BNDetachedLeasehold£510,000
27 Jun 202524, The Fairways, Manchester, M45 7BNDetachedLeasehold£347,500
24 Oct 202547, Maple Avenue, Manchester, M45 7EPSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
12 Sept 202519, Maple Avenue, Manchester, M45 7EPSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
18 Jul 202513, Maple Avenue, Manchester, M45 7EPSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the M45 7BN postcode area, located within Whitefield East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M45 7BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCloughside CollegeCommunity special school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryOur Lady of Grace RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHigher Lane Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M45 7BN

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

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 7BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Shadman Zaman

Pilkington Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Christian Wakeford

Bury South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBuryE08000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury SouthE14001145
WardPilkington ParkE05014159
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Whitefield EastE02001038
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 020AE01004983
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1995-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M45 7BN

Is M45 7BN (Whitefield East) safe?

The area around M45 7BN 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.

What is the average house price near M45 7BN?

The median sale price around M45 7BN in Whitefield East is £312,500 (about £299 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M45 7BN?

There are 10 schools close to M45 7BN, including Cloughside College (Good), Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School (Good) and Higher Lane Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M45 7BN?

The closest station to M45 7BN is Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink), about 538 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M45 7BN?

M45 7BN 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).

Who represents M45 7BN (Whitefield East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury South covering M45 7BN is Christian Wakeford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shadman Zaman (Reform UK).

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.