Area Analysis Bury, North West

M45 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the M45 postcode area.

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Population

20,363

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 40,583 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
favoriteHealth
8/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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Area Character

M45 is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 4.3% year-on-year.

home £319,392 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M45 is a postcode district in Bury, North West, covering 644 active and 318 retired postcodes.

The largest share of M45 (13%) is characterised by a deprived but diverse community with strong neighbourhood identity, alongside a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families (8%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes M45 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in M45 are around £319k, up 4.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across M45 are low at 0 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full M45 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.5%
Asian / British Asian7.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2024-07)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Mersey Drive Community Primary School

Good196 pupils
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Ribble Drive Community Primary School

Good192 pupils
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Heaton Park Primary School

Good410 pupils
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Whitefield Community Primary School

Good164 pupils
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All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand

Good239 pupils
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St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitefield

Good333 pupils
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St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitefield

Inadequate226 pupils
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Philips High School

Requires Improvement883 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • 8 Manchester
  • Baci
  • Bisha Coffee
  • Blue Bay Restaurant
  • Cafe VIUNA
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited
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Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Pizzology
  • Shabaz Indian Takeaway
  • The Little Helen LTD
  • Grill it up
  • Jheel Express
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Spar
  • Cakes by Lucy
  • Campo Blanco
  • Haydns Kosher Meats Ltd
  • Hazel Road Mini-Market
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Northern Craft House
  • The Eagle & Child
  • The Parkfield Inn
  • The Welcome Inn