Postcode M45 8JJ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 98.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Besses is £43,932 per year. The nearest station is Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Fusiliers Memorial Meadow.
Besses has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,478 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Besses has a very high crime rate, with approximately 98.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 58.6% 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.
The average income per household in Besses is £43,932 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 264 ft away from M45 8JJ.
Besses near M45 8JJ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Fusiliers Memorial Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Fusiliers Memorial Meadow |
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Besses area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £465,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £138,125 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 46 | £217,500 |
10 year median price trend in Besses
In the M45 8JJ postcode area, located within Besses, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M45 8JJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Ribble Drive, Bury, M45 8AJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Hazel Road, Bury, M45 8EU | Walking directions to Premier |
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 8JJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Noel Bayley
Besses - Elected 7 May 2026
Christian Wakeford
Bury South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.