Barn Street Whitefield, Bury
1 address across 1 postcode (M45), about 160 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 5100132.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Bury costs £2,555 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Clifton (Manchester), about 2.8 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Besses Park, is about 290 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 106 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Uplands Medical Practice, about 790 m (0.5 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Bury in 2026-27: Band D £2,555 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,703 | £1,987 | £2,271 | £2,555 | £3,123 | £3,691 | £4,259 | £5,110 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (64% of about 590 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Bury borough HMO.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 85 Bury Old Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7AY: up to 11 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- Land at Stone Pale, Whitefield, M45 6JG: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- Wheatfield Centre, Victoria Avenue, Whitefield: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Whitefield Library and Adult Learning Centre, Pinfold Lane, Whitefield, M45 7NY: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 106 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M45 7EG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Clifton (Manchester) 1,100 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Swinton (Manchester) 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Moorside 43,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink) | 210 m |
| Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mayfair Avenue Besses O Th Barn | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Radcliffe Bus Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Federation Street | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 21.5 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Uplands Medical Practice | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Greenleaf Pharmacy | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blue Sky Dental Care | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Prestwich Hospital | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Greater Manchester Police - Whitefield Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Whitefield Thatch Leach, Whitfield Cashzone | 120 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Besses Park 1.3 ha | 290 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Prestwich Forest Park 195 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,520 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,500 m² | 260 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 202 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Heaton Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Heaton Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mere Clough | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Mid Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| North Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Heaton Park Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Prestwich Clough | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Oak Croft Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bury: see them on the Bury page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Higher Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Heaton Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Philips High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ribble Drive Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Heys School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Unsworth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Express M45 6AU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd M45 7EG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily M45 6AU | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Melis Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar M45 6BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| The Food Base M45 6BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Arthur’s cafe M45 6BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Subabba M25 7FL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Mogul Restaurant M45 7ET | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Mulberry Bush Nursery M45 7ET | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Whitefield Golf Club M45 7EZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Rizq M45 6AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Moonbeam M45 6TQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Subway M45 6TB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Kirkhams M45 6TB | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Season Plus M45 6AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (lancashire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- M45 7EG: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Mayfair Avenue · Conway Close · Dartmouth Road · Mayfair Grove · Conway Avenue · Hardman's Road · Clegg Street · Chestnut Avenue · Elizabeth Street · Bury Old Road · Charles Walk · Heap Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.