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M45 7WZ

Higher Lane

Pilkington Park

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Detailed insights for M45 7WZ

Overview

Postcode M45 7WZ is located in a major urban area, within the Pilkington Park area of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Whitefield West & Park Lane area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whitefield West & Park Lane is £54,071 per year. The median sale price in Pilkington Park is £306,000 (around £302 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £241,000 and £467,500. The nearest station is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Whitefield Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Whitefield West & Park Lane has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,619 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Whitefield West & Park Lane has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Whitefield West & Park Lane is £54,071 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 32 ft away from M45 7WZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Whitefield West & Park Lane near M45 7WZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M45 7WZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M45 7WZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWhitefield ParkMediumWalking directions to Whitefield Park
0.2 miHamilton Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Hamilton Road Park
0.4 miVictoria Park (Besses)SmallWalking directions to Victoria Park (Besses)

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
3,182.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
55.59(+862%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.71(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.56(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.07(+57%)
Public order
14.07(+39%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
202
72.92%
Indian
19
6.86%
Other
15
5.42%
Other White
14
5.05%
Pakistani
6
2.17%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
43.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.31%
No qualifications
31
13.3%
Level 3 (A level)
30
12.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.73%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
62.18%
Owns with a mortgage
38
31.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.36%
Shared ownership
1
0.84%
Other social rented
1
0.84%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Pilkington Park

Median price: £306,000
Price per sq ft: £302
Sales (last 12 months): 129
Typical range (middle 50%): £241K – £468K

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £306,000 (about £302 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
Detached39£560,000£342
Semi-Detached52£285,000£308
Terraced19£241,750£288
Flats19£170,000£240

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£510,000£144,000£286,000£253,000
2026£600,000£182,500£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£343£228£302£276
2026£341£248£311£277
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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M45 7WZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M45 7WZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Sept 2025123, Higher Lane, Manchester, M45 7WZDetachedFreehold£1,020,000
18 Dec 20251, Park Hill Drive, Manchester, M45 7PDDetachedLeasehold£1,100,000
09 Jan 20268, Parklands, Manchester, M45 7WYDetachedFreehold£915,000
27 Jun 20258, Pinfold Lane, Manchester, M45 7JSSemi-DetachedFreehold£825,000
27 Mar 202630, Wentworth Court, Higher Lane, Manchester, M45 7UZFlatsLeasehold£232,500

Schools

In the M45 7WZ postcode area, located within Whitefield West & Park Lane, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M45 7WZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryPhilips High SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryHigher Lane Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryWhitefield Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M45 7WZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M45 7WZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisonsStanley Road, Bury, M45 8QHWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miAldiHigher Lane, Bury, M45 7EAWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bury district.

Band A£1,703
Band B£1,987
Band C£2,271
Band D£2,555
Band E£3,123
Band F£3,691
Band G£4,259
Band H£5,110

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 7WZ, 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 West & Park LaneE02001037
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 019CE01004989
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M45 7WZ

Is M45 7WZ (Whitefield West & Park Lane) safe?

The area around M45 7WZ records about 121 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near M45 7WZ?

The median sale price around M45 7WZ in Pilkington Park is £306,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M45 7WZ?

There are 13 schools close to M45 7WZ, including Philips High School (Requires improvement), Higher Lane Primary School (Good) and Whitefield Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M45 7WZ?

The closest station to M45 7WZ is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 490 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M45 7WZ?

M45 7WZ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,619 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M45 7WZ (Whitefield West & Park Lane) in Parliament and on the local council?

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