Postcode insights

M45 8QL

Pilkington Park

Bury

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Detailed insights for M45 8QL

Overview

Postcode M45 8QL is located in a major urban area, within the Pilkington Park ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Whitefield East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118 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 nearest station is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 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
118
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Whitefield East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,465 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Whitefield East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.2%

Approximately 3.2% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 208 ft away from M45 8QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Whitefield East near M45 8QL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M45 8QL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 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 8QL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWhitefield ParkMediumWalking directions to Whitefield Park
0 miHamilton Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Hamilton Road Park
0.3 miVictoria Park (Besses)SmallWalking directions to Victoria Park (Besses)

Area Profile

Population
329
Population density
1,897.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.09(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.65(+99%)
Public order
14.75(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.14(+57%)
Vehicle crime
9.83(+64%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
74.09%
Other White
21
6.4%
Pakistani
20
6.1%
Other
12
3.66%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
3.35%
Total population: 328

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
108
38.43%
No qualifications
55
19.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
14.95%
Level 3 (A level)
33
11.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.54%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
71
45.22%
Owns with a mortgage
44
28.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
17.83%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.1%
Other social rented
4
2.55%
Total households: 157

Property prices in Pilkington Park

Median price£312,500
Price per sq ft£299
Sales (last 12 months)124
Typical range (middle 50%)£243K – £462K

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 (about £299 per square foot) in Pilkington Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,921 up to £1,600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pilkington Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£553,500£355
Semi-Detached51£298,000£302
Terraced23£248,000£288
Flats16£175,000£253

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pilkington Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pilkington Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£370,000£96,000£189,975£157,000
2017£389,000£165,000£178,750£165,500
2018£417,500£148,500£192,500£178,000
2019£422,500£245,000£220,000£182,250
2020£420,000£140,000£265,000£193,000
2021£460,000£130,000£269,995£217,500
2022£500,000£150,000£285,000£237,500
2023£530,000£140,000£270,000£240,000
2024£504,000£140,500£297,500£250,500
2025£515,000£140,000£298,000£253,000
2026£580,000£208,750£313,250£241,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pilkington Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pilkington Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220£172£201£186
2017£239£185£204£171
2018£251£188£219£189
2019£275£203£223£213
2020£273£183£237£215
2021£306£203£262£226
2022£328£212£287£247
2023£339£231£297£270
2024£333£207£295£255
2025£344£224£302£276
2026£342£265£306£292
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pilkington Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pilkington Park in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M45 8QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 202520, Morley Street, Manchester, M45 6GFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£275,000
09 Jan 20268, Parklands, Manchester, M45 7WYDetachedFreehold£915,000
03 Mar 20255, Parklands, Manchester, M45 7WYDetachedFreehold£1,135,000
13 Feb 20252, Hamilton Road, Manchester, M45 6QWSemi-DetachedFreehold£561,000
10 Dec 20252, Nuttall Avenue, Manchester, M45 6QATerracedLeasehold£210,000

Schools

In the M45 8QL postcode area, located within Whitefield East, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M45 8QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHigher Lane Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryPhilips High SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryWhitefield Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M45 8QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisonsStanley Road, Bury, M45 8QHWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miAldiHigher Lane, Bury, M45 7EAWalking directions to Aldi

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

Local councillors

Shadman Zaman

Pilkington Park - 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
WardPilkington ParkE05014159
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Whitefield EastE02001038
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 020BE01004986
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M45 8QL

Is M45 8QL (Whitefield East) safe?

The area around M45 8QL records about 118 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 8QL?

The median sale price around M45 8QL in Whitefield East is £312,500 (about £299 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M45 8QL?

There are 15 schools close to M45 8QL, including Higher Lane Primary School (Good), Philips High School (Requires improvement) and Whitefield Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M45 8QL?

The closest station to M45 8QL is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 263 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M45 8QL?

M45 8QL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,465 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bury South covering M45 8QL is Christian Wakeford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shadman Zaman (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.