Postcode Analysis Bury, North West

VICTORIA SQUARE, M45 6AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA SQUARE, M45 6AL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

213

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M45 6AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in M45 6AL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 45.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M45 6AL is a mixed residential area on Victoria Square, 0.2km from Besses o' th' Barn in Whitefield. Administratively it sits within Pilkington Park ward and the Bury South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M45 6AL is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 45.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for M45 6AL are sourced from Output Area E00025249 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M45 6AL. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.2%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean8.8%
Other / Mixed11.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 85,000

3 sales · Mean £ 84,666

school Local Schools

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Higher Lane Primary School

Good455 pupils0.3 km
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Whitefield Community Primary School

Good164 pupils0.4 km
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Philips High School

Requires Improvement883 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School

Good348 pupils0.7 km
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St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitefield

Inadequate226 pupils0.8 km
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Cloughside College

Good11 pupils0.9 km
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Ribble Drive Community Primary School

Good192 pupils0.9 km
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Heaton Park Primary School

Good410 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Eagle & Child0.4 km
  • The Welcome Inn0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • 8 Manchester0.7 km
  • Peppe's Pizzeria0.8 km
  • Sindhoor restaurant0.5 km
  • Hamiltons0.8 km
  • Cinnamon Spice0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Grill it up0.3 km
  • Bits N Pizza0.3 km
  • Golden Crown, Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Chop Suey House0.8 km
  • Andrews Fried Chicken0.2 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Lisa's Caribbean Kitchen0.5 km
  • Campo Blanco0.4 km
  • Hazel Road Mini-Market0.9 km
  • Londis (within Shell Paddock)0.9 km
  • McColls0.3 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.2 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Besses O’ Th’ Barn Metrolink0.4 km
  • Whitefield Metrolink0.7 km
  • Prestwich Metrolink1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Sefton Street0.1 km
  • Fountain Place0.1 km
  • Besses Junction0.1 km
  • Mayfair Avenue0.2 km
  • Sefton Street0.2 km