Postcode M45 7FJ 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 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 median sale price in Besses is £240,000 (around £290 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £196,250 and £299,375. The nearest station is Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 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 19,476 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Whitefield East has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.1% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 28 ft away from M45 7FJ.
Whitefield East near M45 7FJ 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 | Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park (Besses) | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park (Besses) |
| 0.5 mi | Langley Hall Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Langley Hall Road Open Space |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £290 per square foot) in Besses area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £365,000 | £340 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £277,500 | £304 |
| Terraced | 49 | £210,000 | £257 |
| Flats | 6 | £134,625 | £194 |
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 | £409,500 | £162,000 | £272,000 | £202,000 |
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 | £261 |
| 2026 | £325 | £214 | £304 | £252 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M45 7FJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2025 | 34, Bury New Road, Manchester, M45 7FJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 4, Hardmans Mews, Manchester, M45 7BQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 51, Beech Avenue, Manchester, M45 7EN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 04 Aug 2026 | 29, Hardmans Road, Manchester, M45 7BB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £297,500 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 7, Hardmans Road, Manchester, M45 7BB | Terraced | Leasehold | £233,500 |
In the M45 7FJ postcode area, located within Whitefield East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 31 Oct 2012. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Heaton Park Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2012. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Higher Lane Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Dec 2025. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M45 7FJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shell Select | Glenmere Close, Bury, M25 3BH | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Bury Old Road, Bury, M45 6TQ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Valley Park Road, Bury, M25 3TG | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 7FJ, 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 7FJ 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around M45 7FJ in Besses is £240,000 (about £290 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to M45 7FJ, including Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School (Good), Heaton Park Primary School (Good) and Higher Lane Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M45 7FJ is Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink), about 279 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M45 7FJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,476 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 7FJ 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).