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M45 8DN

St Michaels Gardens

Besses

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Detailed insights for M45 8DN

Overview

Postcode M45 8DN is located in a major urban area, within the Besses ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Besses area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Besses is £43,932 per year. The nearest station is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Fusiliers Memorial Meadow.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
23.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Besses has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,496 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Besses has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.3%

Approximately 23.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Besses is £43,932 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from M45 8DN.

Flood risk

No risk

Besses near M45 8DN 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M45 8DN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 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 8DN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFusiliers Memorial MeadowSmallWalking directions to Fusiliers Memorial Meadow

Area Profile

Population
453
Population density
5,353.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.22(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.49(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.49(-58%)
Burglary
6.96(+26%)
Public order
6.96(-31%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
330
72.53%
African
28
6.15%
Other White
23
5.05%
Other
16
3.52%
Pakistani
12
2.64%
Total population: 455

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
24.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
73
20.98%
No qualifications
66
18.97%
Level 3 (A level)
63
18.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
11.21%
Total 16+ residents: 348

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
29.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
48
26.67%
Owns outright
36
20%
Other social rented
34
18.89%
Social rents from council
8
4.44%
Total households: 180

Property prices in Besses

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£297
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£197K – £305K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Besses over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£337,500£332
Semi-Detached43£286,000£321
Terraced48£210,500£260
Flats7£153,000£212

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Besses

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Besses.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Besses.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Besses.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Besses.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Besses in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M45 8DN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M45 8DN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 202556, Albert Road, Manchester, M45 8AFDetachedLeasehold£315,000
15 May 202512, Albert Drive, Manchester, M45 8AGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£256,000
26 Feb 202613, Cambeck Close, Manchester, M45 8NFTerracedFreehold£238,000
07 May 202515, Cambeck Close, Manchester, M45 8NFTerracedFreehold£230,000
06 Aug 20252, Beverley Close, Manchester, M45 8BBTerracedLeasehold£182,000

Schools

In the M45 8DN postcode area, located within Besses, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M45 8DN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRibble Drive Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Academy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryMersey Drive Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M45 8DN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M45 8DN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparRibble Drive, Bury, M45 8AJWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miPremierHazel Road, Bury, M45 8EUWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miCo-op Food376 Parr Lane, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8LUWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 8DN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Noel Bayley

Besses - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Christian Wakeford

Bury South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBuryE08000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury SouthE14001145
WardBessesE05014152
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BessesE02001039
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 021AE01004941
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about M45 8DN

Is M45 8DN (Besses) safe?

The area around M45 8DN records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near M45 8DN?

The median sale price around M45 8DN in Besses is £250,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M45 8DN?

There are 18 schools close to M45 8DN, including Ribble Drive Community Primary School, St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy  and Mersey Drive Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M45 8DN?

The closest station to M45 8DN is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,074 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M45 8DN?

M45 8DN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,496 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M45 8DN (Besses) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury South covering M45 8DN 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).

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.