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M45 8RN

Bollin Way

Besses

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Detailed insights for M45 8RN

Overview

Postcode M45 8RN is located in a major urban area, within the Besses ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Besses area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Besses is £43,932 per year. The nearest station is Clifton (Manchester) located about 2.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Sunny Bank Wood.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
42.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Besses has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,478 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Besses has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.3%

Approximately 42.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Besses is £43,932 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 203 ft away from M45 8RN.

Flood risk

No risk

Besses near M45 8RN 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

Nearby parks and green spaces for M45 8RN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSunny Bank WoodLargeWalking directions to Sunny Bank Wood

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
3,381.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.2(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.65(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.89(+66%)
Public order
11.32(+12%)
Burglary
4.76(-15%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
238
84.4%
Irish
8
2.84%
Other White
8
2.84%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.48%
African
6
2.13%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
31.17%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
23.38%
Level 3 (A level)
36
15.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.55%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
48
35.04%
Owns outright
48
35.04%
Owns with a mortgage
21
15.33%
Social rents from council
10
7.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.84%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Besses

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 in Besses area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £465,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Besses over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£315,000
Flats5£160,000
Semi-Detached46£293,000
Terraced42£211,000

10 year median price trend in Besses

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Besses.

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M45 8RN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMersey Drive Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBury and Whitefield Jewish Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableBrookhaven SchoolFree schools special

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M45 8RN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M45 8RN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNisa LocalParr Lane, Bury, BL9 8QDWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miSparRibble Drive, Bury, M45 8AJWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miCo-op Food376 Parr Lane, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8LUWalking directions to Co-op Food

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.

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBuryE08000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBury SouthE14001145
WardBessesE05014152
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BessesE02001039
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 021EE01004946
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.