Postcode M45 8QX is located in a major urban area, within the Besses ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Whitefield East area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below 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 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Whitefield Park.
Whitefield East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,985 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Whitefield East has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.2% 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.
The average income per household in Whitefield East is £41,834 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 185 ft away from M45 8QX.
Whitefield East near M45 8QX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Whitefield Park | Medium | Walking directions to Whitefield Park |
| 0.4 mi | Hamilton Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Hamilton Road Park |
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park (Besses) | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Park (Besses) |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £337,500 | £332 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £286,000 | £321 |
| Terraced | 48 | £210,500 | £260 |
| Flats | 7 | £153,000 | £212 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M45 8QX.
In the M45 8QX postcode area, located within Whitefield East, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M45 8QX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Stanley Road, Bury, M45 8QH | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 376 Parr Lane, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8LU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Ribble Drive, Bury, M45 8AJ | Walking directions to Spar |
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 8QX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Noel Bayley
Besses - Elected 7 May 2026
Christian Wakeford
Bury South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M45 8QX records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around M45 8QX in Whitefield East is £250,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to M45 8QX, including St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy , Ribble Drive Community Primary School and All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M45 8QX is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 521 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M45 8QX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,985 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bury South covering M45 8QX 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).
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.