Postcode insights

M45 8UD

Rufford Close

Unsworth

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Detailed insights for M45 8UD

Overview

Postcode M45 8UD is located in a major urban area, within the Unsworth ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Whitefield East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113 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 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Sunny Bank Wood.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
51.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Whitefield East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,200 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Whitefield East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.7%

Approximately 51.7% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from M45 8UD.

Flood risk

No risk

Whitefield East near M45 8UD 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M45 8UD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M45 8UD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSunny Bank WoodLargeWalking directions to Sunny Bank Wood
0.4 miWhitefield ParkMediumWalking directions to Whitefield Park

Area Profile

Population
243
Population density
5,586.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.33(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.61(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.74(+53%)
Other theft
13.74(+108%)
Public order
13.74(+36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
191
78.6%
Pakistani
12
4.94%
Other Asian
12
4.94%
Irish
7
2.88%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.47%
Total population: 243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
30%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
15.5%
Level 3 (A level)
30
15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
12.5%
Total 16+ residents: 200

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
50
42.37%
Owns with a mortgage
31
26.27%
Owns outright
16
13.56%
Other social rented
11
9.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.78%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Unsworth

Median price£287,250
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)126
Typical range (middle 50%)£208K – £360K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £287,250 (about £276 per square foot) in Unsworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Unsworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£385,000£297
Semi-Detached46£286,000£293
Terraced29£205,000£237
Flats10£122,500£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Unsworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Unsworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,750£68,000£172,000£121,365
2017£255,875£84,500£175,000£134,250
2018£275,000£90,500£181,000£128,750
2019£280,000£88,250£200,000£146,000
2020£331,250£76,500£217,000£150,000
2021£326,000£91,250£227,000£163,500
2022£388,500£100,000£275,000£187,500
2023£380,000£96,500£265,000£190,000
2024£376,000£125,000£262,500£200,000
2025£400,000£129,400£268,000£200,000
2026£350,000£100,000£326,250£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Unsworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Unsworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£159£176£154
2017£215£160£184£157
2018£240£153£200£163
2019£232£166£211£180
2020£237£162£222£176
2021£267£179£244£201
2022£307£200£286£202
2023£308£208£282£241
2024£301£229£278£230
2025£302£205£284£239
2026£308£186£330£254
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Unsworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M45 8UD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202653, Sandown Road, Bury, BL9 8HWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£287,750
11 Sept 20254, Millom Drive, Bury, BL9 8NJDetachedLeasehold£312,000
12 Dec 202522, Welbeck Close, Manchester, M45 8PBFlatsLeasehold£105,000
01 Sept 202556, Welbeck Close, Manchester, M45 8PBTerracedFreehold£180,000
17 Jun 202542, Welbeck Close, Manchester, M45 8PBTerracedFreehold£218,000

Schools

In the M45 8UD postcode area, located within Whitefield East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M45 8UD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableElms BankAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryAll Saints Church of England Primary School, StandVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M45 8UD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op Food376 Parr Lane, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8LUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miMorrisonsStanley Road, Bury, M45 8QHWalking directions to Morrisons

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

Local councillors

Jerome Samuel Magnus Roith

Unsworth - 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
WardUnsworthE05014168
ParishBury, unparished areaE43000156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Whitefield EastE02001038
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bury 020CE01004987
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M45 8UD

Is M45 8UD (Whitefield East) safe?

The area around M45 8UD records about 113 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 8UD?

The median sale price around M45 8UD in Whitefield East is £287,250 (about £276 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M45 8UD?

There are 15 schools close to M45 8UD, including Elms Bank (Outstanding), All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand (Good) and St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M45 8UD?

The closest station to M45 8UD is Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink), about 806 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M45 8UD?

M45 8UD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,200 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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