Postcode M8 4LW is located in a major urban area, within the Sedgley ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Sedgley Park area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sedgley Park is £64,370 per year. The nearest station is Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Heaton Park Fair Ground.
Sedgley Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,031 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Sedgley Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sedgley Park is £64,370 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 296 ft away from M8 4LW.
Sedgley Park near M8 4LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.7 mi | Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Crumpsall (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Heaton Park (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Heaton Park (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Heaton Park Fair Ground | Small | Walking directions to Heaton Park Fair Ground |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £296 per square foot) in Sedgley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £455,000 | £313 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £320,000 | £311 |
| Terraced | 15 | £280,000 | £271 |
| Flats | 12 | £170,000 | £271 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £399,950 | £184,999 | £229,500 | £152,000 |
| 2017 | £303,500 | £199,999 | £215,000 | £190,498 |
| 2018 | £359,000 | £194,999 | £235,000 | £200,000 |
| 2019 | £377,500 | £81,250 | £240,000 | £204,250 |
| 2020 | £445,000 | £109,000 | £253,500 | £239,750 |
| 2021 | £407,498 | £200,000 | £270,000 | £245,000 |
| 2022 | £479,995 | £140,000 | £324,998 | £273,653 |
| 2023 | £509,995 | £162,500 | £310,500 | £279,000 |
| 2024 | £488,890 | £170,000 | £330,000 | £283,500 |
| 2025 | £430,000 | £160,000 | £312,500 | £280,000 |
| 2026 | — | £157,500 | £301,250 | £263,900 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £218 | £290 | £198 | £175 |
| 2017 | £208 | £312 | £197 | £187 |
| 2018 | £225 | £314 | £233 | £199 |
| 2019 | £243 | £191 | £237 | £224 |
| 2020 | £247 | £194 | £248 | £223 |
| 2021 | £281 | £212 | £268 | £232 |
| 2022 | £354 | £277 | £303 | £304 |
| 2023 | £381 | £280 | £306 | £302 |
| 2024 | £367 | £269 | £304 | £302 |
| 2025 | £312 | £285 | £299 | £316 |
| 2026 | — | £252 | £296 | £259 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M8 4LW.
In the M8 4LW postcode area, located within Sedgley Park, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M8 4LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | Middleton Road, Bury, M8 4LY | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Downham Crescent, Bury, M25 0DB | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 M8 4LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Richard Gold
Sedgley - Elected 7 May 2026
Christian Wakeford
Bury South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M8 4LW records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around M8 4LW in Sedgley Park is £305,000 (about £296 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to M8 4LW, including Bowker Vale Primary School (Good), Manchester Jewish School for Special Education (Good) and St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M8 4LW is Bowker Vale (Manchester Metrolink), about 145 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M8 4LW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,031 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bury South covering M8 4LW is Christian Wakeford (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Gold (Labour Party).
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.