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.
M45 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the M45 postcode area.
20,363
42
£ 40,583 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2024-07)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Mersey Drive Community Primary School
Ribble Drive Community Primary School
Heaton Park Primary School
Whitefield Community Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand
St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitefield
St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitefield
Philips High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Smithy's Cafe
- Mezzepotamia restaurant
- Northern Social
- The Holy Toast Cafe
- 8 Manchester
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Pizzology
- Shabaz Indian Takeaway
- The Little Helen LTD
- Good Food
- Great Wall
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Northern Craft House
- The Eagle & Child
- The Parkfield Inn
- The Welcome Inn
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Spar
- Cakes by Lucy
- Campo Blanco
- Haydns Kosher Meats Ltd
- Hazel Road Mini-Market
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited
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