Postcode insights

M45 8LQ

Lostock Walk

Besses

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Detailed insights for M45 8LQ

Overview

Postcode M45 8LQ is located in a major urban area, within the Besses ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Unsworth area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Unsworth is £52,424 per year. The nearest station is Clifton (Manchester), about 2.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Unsworth has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,609 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Unsworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Unsworth is £52,424 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 6 ft away from M45 8LQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Unsworth near M45 8LQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Clifton (Manchester) located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
408
Population density
112.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.69(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.43(-42%)
Burglary
9.13(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.22(-42%)
Vehicle crime
5.22(-13%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
345
84.15%
Irish
13
3.17%
Indian
12
2.93%
Pakistani
11
2.68%
Chinese
9
2.2%
Total population: 410

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
28.89%
No qualifications
75
20.83%
Level 3 (A level)
65
18.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
15.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
11.67%
Total 16+ residents: 360

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
103
59.2%
Owns with a mortgage
53
30.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
4.02%
Other social rented
6
3.45%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.87%
Total households: 174

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 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M45 8LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M45 8LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 20252, Alt Walk, Manchester, M45 8RGTerracedFreehold£225,000
18 Nov 202522, Douglas Walk, Manchester, M45 8LGTerracedFreehold£166,000
04 Jul 20255, Glaze Walk, Manchester, M45 8RPTerracedFreehold£180,000
28 Mar 20259, Douglas Way, Manchester, M45 8RFSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
13 Aug 20253, Pilkington Drive, Manchester, M45 8JXSemi-DetachedFreehold£198,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M45 8LQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMersey Drive Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBury and Whitefield Jewish Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryUnsworth AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M45 8LQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M45 8LQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSparRibble Drive, Bury, M45 8AJWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miNisa LocalParr Lane, Bury, BL9 8QDWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 8LQ, 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)UnsworthE02001035
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 017AE01004945
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M45 8LQ

Is M45 8LQ (Unsworth) safe?

The area around M45 8LQ records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near M45 8LQ?

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

What schools are near M45 8LQ?

There are 14 schools close to M45 8LQ, including Mersey Drive Community Primary School (Good), Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School (Good) and Unsworth Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M45 8LQ?

M45 8LQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,609 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M45 8LQ (Unsworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

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