Postcode insights

M45 8QH

Stanley Road

Unsworth

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Detailed insights for M45 8QH

Overview

Postcode M45 8QH is located in a major urban area, within the Unsworth ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Whitefield West & Park Lane area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whitefield West & Park Lane is £54,071 per year. The nearest station is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Whitefield Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Whitefield West & Park Lane has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,575 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Whitefield West & Park Lane has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Whitefield West & Park Lane is £54,071 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 44 ft away from M45 8QH.

Flood risk

No risk

Whitefield West & Park Lane near M45 8QH 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M45 8QH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 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 8QH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miWhitefield ParkMediumWalking directions to Whitefield Park
0.2 miHamilton Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Hamilton Road Park
0.5 miVictoria Park (Besses)SmallWalking directions to Victoria Park (Besses)

Area Profile

Population
345
Population density
2,830.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
55.59(+862%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.71(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.56(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.07(+57%)
Public order
14.07(+39%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
284
81.38%
Other White
20
5.73%
Pakistani
10
2.87%
Irish
9
2.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.01%
Total population: 349

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
41.78%
No qualifications
71
24.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
8.56%
Level 3 (A level)
25
8.56%
Apprenticeship
24
8.22%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
42.97%
Owns outright
41
32.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
19.53%
Other social rented
3
2.34%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.56%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Unsworth

Median price£287,250
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)126
Typical range (middle 50%)£208K – £360K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £287,250 (about £276 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
Detached41£385,000£297
Semi-Detached46£286,000£293
Terraced29£205,000£237
Flats10£122,500£205

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£268,000£200,000
2026£350,000£100,000£326,250£200,000
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£302£205£284£239
2026£308£186£330£254
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 8QH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M45 8QH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 2025Flat 8, Silver Court, Devon Avenue, Manchester, M45 8QQFlatsLeasehold£128,000
01 Jul 202512, Moreton Avenue, Manchester, M45 8GGTerracedFreehold£258,000
28 Aug 202518A, Church Lane, Manchester, M45 7NFDetachedFreehold£570,000
04 Mar 202623, Holly Fold, Manchester, M45 8SRTerracedFreehold£195,000
07 Mar 202543, Holly Fold, Manchester, M45 8SRTerracedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the M45 8QH postcode area, located within Whitefield West & Park Lane, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M45 8QH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryAll Saints Church of England Primary School, StandVoluntary controlled school

Good

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

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryHigher Lane Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M45 8QH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M45 8QH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMorrisonsStanley Road, Bury, M45 8QHWalking directions to Morrisons

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 8QH, 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 West & Park LaneE02001037
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 019CE01004989
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2007-10-01

Frequently asked questions about M45 8QH

Is M45 8QH (Whitefield West & Park Lane) safe?

The area around M45 8QH records about 121 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near M45 8QH?

The median sale price around M45 8QH in Whitefield West & Park Lane is £287,250 (about £276 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M45 8QH?

There are 13 schools close to M45 8QH, including All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand (Good), St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy  and Higher Lane Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M45 8QH?

The closest station to M45 8QH is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 100 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M45 8QH?

M45 8QH scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,575 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M45 8QH (Whitefield West & Park Lane) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.