Postcode M45 7LJ is located in a major urban area, within the Pilkington Park ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Outwood Gate area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Outwood Gate is £49,193 per year. The nearest station is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Outwood Gate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,123 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Outwood Gate has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Outwood Gate is £49,193 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 180 ft away from M45 7LJ.
Outwood Gate near M45 7LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £553,500 | £355 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £298,000 | £302 |
| Terraced | 23 | £248,000 | £288 |
| Flats | 16 | £175,000 | £253 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M45 7LJ.
In the M45 7LJ postcode area, located within Outwood Gate, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 7LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shadman Zaman
Pilkington Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Christian Wakeford
Bury South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M45 7LJ records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 7LJ in Outwood Gate is £312,500 (about £299 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to M45 7LJ, including Philips High School (Requires improvement), Chapelfield Primary School (Good) and Higher Lane Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M45 7LJ is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,046 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M45 7LJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,123 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 7LJ is Christian Wakeford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shadman Zaman (Reform UK).
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.