Postcode M45 8WS 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.6 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 2.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Fusiliers Memorial Meadow.
Besses has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,496 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Besses has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.3% 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.
The average income per household in Besses is £43,932 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from M45 8WS.
Besses near M45 8WS 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Fusiliers Memorial Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Fusiliers Memorial Meadow |
Based on 98 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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £286,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £212,000 |
10 year median price trend in Besses
In the M45 8WS postcode area, located within Besses, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M45 8WS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Ribble Drive, Bury, M45 8AJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Hazel Road, Bury, M45 8EU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.