Postcode M45 8RQ is located in a major urban area, within the Besses ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Unsworth area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Unsworth is £52,424 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.
Unsworth has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,609 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Unsworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Unsworth is £52,424 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 134 ft away from M45 8RQ.
Unsworth near M45 8RQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Clifton (Manchester) located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Besses area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £465,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £138,125 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 46 | £217,500 |
10 year median price trend in Besses
In the M45 8RQ postcode area, located within Unsworth, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M45 8RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Ribble Drive, Bury, M45 8AJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Parr Lane, Bury, BL9 8QD | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 376 Parr Lane, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8LU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 8RQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Noel Bayley
Besses - Elected 7 May 2026
Christian Wakeford
Bury South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.