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M45 8FH

Egremont Close

Besses

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Detailed insights for M45 8FH

Overview

Postcode M45 8FH is located in a major urban area, within the Besses 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 92.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% 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 Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Sunny Bank Wood.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Whitefield East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,985 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Whitefield East has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.6%

Approximately 21.6% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from M45 8FH.

Flood risk

No risk

Whitefield East near M45 8FH 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 8FH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 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 8FH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSunny Bank WoodLargeWalking directions to Sunny Bank Wood
0.3 miWhitefield ParkMediumWalking directions to Whitefield Park
0.4 miHamilton Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Hamilton Road Park

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
5,101.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.84(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.75(+4%)
Public order
15.14(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.7(+52%)
Burglary
9.37(+69%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
88.36%
African
11
4%
Pakistani
5
1.82%
Other White
5
1.82%
Indian
4
1.45%
Total population: 275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
51
24.4%
No qualifications
48
22.97%
Level 3 (A level)
43
20.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
11%
Total 16+ residents: 209

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
30
27.03%
Owns with a mortgage
30
27.03%
Social rents from council
23
20.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.61%
Shared ownership
7
6.31%
Total households: 111

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 8FH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M45 8FH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Dec 202529, Parkside Mews, Manchester, M45 8QDFlatsLeasehold£116,250
15 Aug 202564, Tintern Avenue, Manchester, M45 8WYTerracedFreehold£215,000
15 Aug 202561, Tintern Avenue, Manchester, M45 8WYSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
21 Jul 2025123, Tintern Avenue, Manchester, M45 8WYSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
30 Jun 202583, Tintern Avenue, Manchester, M45 8WYTerracedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the M45 8FH postcode area, located within Whitefield East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M45 8FH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Academy sponsor led

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryRibble Drive Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryAll Saints Church of England Primary School, StandVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M45 8FH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op Food376 Parr Lane, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8LUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miMorrisonsStanley Road, Bury, M45 8QHWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miSparRibble Drive, Bury, M45 8AJWalking directions to Spar

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 8FH, 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)Whitefield EastE02001038
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 020DE01004988
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M45 8FH

Is M45 8FH (Whitefield East) safe?

The area around M45 8FH records about 92 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.

What is the average house price near M45 8FH?

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

What schools are near M45 8FH?

There are 14 schools close to M45 8FH, including St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy , Ribble Drive Community Primary School and All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M45 8FH?

The closest station to M45 8FH is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 542 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M45 8FH?

M45 8FH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,985 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M45 8FH (Whitefield East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bury South covering M45 8FH 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.