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M45 8PE

Ripon Avenue

Unsworth

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Overview

Postcode M45 8PE is located in a major urban area, within the Unsworth area of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Whitefield East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whitefield East is £41,834 per year. The median sale price in Unsworth is £285,000 (around £283 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £206,000 and £360,000. The nearest station is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Sunny Bank Wood.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
51.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Whitefield East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,110 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Whitefield East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.7%

Approximately 51.7% 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 8PE.

Flood risk

No risk

Whitefield East near M45 8PE 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M45 8PE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M45 8PE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSunny Bank WoodLargeWalking directions to Sunny Bank Wood
0.5 miWhitefield ParkMediumWalking directions to Whitefield Park

Area Profile

Population
243
Population density
5,586.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.33(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.61(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.74(+53%)
Other theft
13.74(+108%)
Public order
13.74(+36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
191
78.6%
Pakistani
12
4.94%
Other Asian
12
4.94%
Irish
7
2.88%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.47%
Total population: 243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
30%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
15.5%
Level 3 (A level)
30
15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
12.5%
Total 16+ residents: 200

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
50
42.37%
Owns with a mortgage
31
26.27%
Owns outright
16
13.56%
Other social rented
11
9.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.78%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Unsworth

Median price: £285,000
Price per sq ft: £283
Sales (last 12 months): 127
Typical range (middle 50%): £206K – £360K

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Unsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Unsworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£400,000£318
Semi-Detached48£287,250£317
Terraced28£202,500£238
Flats12£120,000£206

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Unsworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Unsworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,750£68,000£172,000£121,365
2017£255,875£84,500£175,000£134,250
2018£275,000£90,500£181,000£128,750
2019£280,000£88,250£200,000£146,000
2020£331,250£76,500£217,000£150,000
2021£326,000£91,250£227,000£163,500
2022£388,500£100,000£275,000£187,500
2023£380,000£96,500£265,000£190,000
2024£376,000£125,000£262,500£200,000
2025£400,000£129,400£270,000£200,000
2026£355,000£99,000£311,250£206,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Unsworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Unsworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£159£176£154
2017£215£160£184£157
2018£240£153£200£163
2019£232£166£211£180
2020£237£162£222£176
2021£267£179£244£201
2022£307£200£286£202
2023£308£208£282£241
2024£301£229£278£230
2025£306£205£284£238
2026£325£198£324£257
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Unsworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M45 8PE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 202595, Heathfield Road, Manchester, M45 8PXSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
08 Aug 202569, Rufford Drive, Manchester, M45 8PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
01 May 202653, Sandown Road, Bury, BL9 8HWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£287,750
12 Dec 202522, Welbeck Close, Manchester, M45 8PBFlatsLeasehold£105,000
01 Sept 202556, Welbeck Close, Manchester, M45 8PBTerracedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the M45 8PE postcode area, located within Whitefield East, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M45 8PE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableElms BankAcademy special converter

Outstanding

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

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M45 8PE

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

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

Local councillors

Jerome Samuel Magnus Roith

Unsworth - 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
WardUnsworthE05014168
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Whitefield EastE02001038
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 020CE01004987
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M45 8PE

Is M45 8PE (Whitefield East) safe?

The area around M45 8PE records about 113 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 public order.

What is the average house price near M45 8PE?

The median sale price around M45 8PE in Unsworth is £285,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M45 8PE?

There are 16 schools close to M45 8PE, including Elms Bank (Outstanding), All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand (Good) and St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M45 8PE?

The closest station to M45 8PE is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 833 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M45 8PE?

M45 8PE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,110 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bury South covering M45 8PE is Christian Wakeford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jerome Samuel Magnus Roith (Reform UK).