M45 6AW is a mixed residential area on Bury New Road, 0.3km 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 6AW is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Census 2021 statistics for M45 6AW are sourced from Output Area E00025249 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURY NEW ROAD, M45 6AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURY NEW ROAD, M45 6AW.
213
38
£ 39,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M45 6AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 44% social renting, M45 6AW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M45 6AW. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
school Local Schools
Higher Lane Primary School
Whitefield Community Primary School
Philips High School
Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School
St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitefield
Ribble Drive Community Primary School
Cloughside College
Heaton Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Eagle & Child0.4 km
- Northern Craft House1.0 km
- The Welcome Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- 8 Manchester0.7 km
- Peppe's Pizzeria0.8 km
- Porada1.0 km
- Sindhoor restaurant0.4 km
- Hamiltons0.7 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Grill it up0.3 km
- Bits N Pizza0.3 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Pizza Base1.0 km
- Golden Crown, Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Lisa's Caribbean Kitchen0.5 km
- Mezza Luna Pizza Co1.0 km
- Campo Blanco0.4 km
- Hazel Road Mini-Market0.9 km
- Londis (within Shell Paddock)0.9 km
- + 1 more
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 Metrolink0.5 km
- Whitefield Metrolink0.7 km
- Prestwich Metrolink1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Sefton Street0.0 km
- Fountain Place0.1 km
- Sefton Street0.1 km
- Besses Junction0.2 km
- Fountain Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M456AW · Data under Open Government Licence