Postcode insights

M45 8SE

Brightwater Close

Besses

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Detailed insights for M45 8SE

Overview

Postcode M45 8SE 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Besses is £43,932 per year. The nearest station is Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Whitefield Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Besses has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,177 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Besses has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.3%

Approximately 10.3% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 79 ft away from M45 8SE.

Flood risk

No risk

Besses near M45 8SE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M45 8SE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M45 8SE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWhitefield ParkMediumWalking directions to Whitefield Park
0.5 miHamilton Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Hamilton Road Park
0.3 miVictoria Park (Besses)SmallWalking directions to Victoria Park (Besses)

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
5,165.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.46(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.57(-52%)
Burglary
7.91(+43%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.93(-34%)
Public order
4.61(-54%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
234
75.48%
Pakistani
14
4.52%
African
14
4.52%
Other White
7
2.26%
Arab
7
2.26%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
34.13%
Level 3 (A level)
49
19.44%
No qualifications
38
15.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.7%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
41.27%
Owns outright
42
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.49%
Social rents from council
8
6.35%
Other social rented
5
3.97%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Besses

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£297
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£197K – £305K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Besses over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£337,500£332
Semi-Detached43£286,000£321
Terraced48£210,500£260
Flats7£153,000£212

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Besses

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Besses.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Besses.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M45 8SE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Dec 202517, Brightwater Close, Manchester, M45 8SETerracedFreehold£285,500
25 Jun 202523, Brightwater Close, Manchester, M45 8SETerracedLeasehold£192,500
19 Feb 20255, Brightwater Close, Manchester, M45 8SEDetachedLeasehold£278,000
06 Mar 20264, Rivermead Way, Manchester, M45 8SFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£284,000
15 Aug 202517, Rivermead Way, Manchester, M45 8SFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£260,000

Schools

In the M45 8SE postcode area, located within Besses, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M45 8SE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWhitefield Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

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

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryRibble Drive Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M45 8SE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M45 8SE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miPremierHazel Road, Bury, M45 8EUWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miMorrisons DailyThatch Leach Lane, Bury, M45 6AUWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miSparRibble Drive, Bury, M45 8AJWalking directions to Spar
0.5 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 8SE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Noel Bayley

Besses - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Christian Wakeford

Bury South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

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 021DE01004944
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about M45 8SE

Is M45 8SE (Besses) safe?

The area around M45 8SE records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near M45 8SE?

The median sale price around M45 8SE in Besses is £250,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M45 8SE?

There are 18 schools close to M45 8SE, including Whitefield Community Primary School, St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy  and Ribble Drive Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M45 8SE?

The closest station to M45 8SE is Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink), about 693 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M45 8SE?

M45 8SE scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,177 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M45 8SE (Besses) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.