Bosworth Close Whitefield, Bury
22 addresses across 2 postcodes (M45), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5100308.
- Sales: 28 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £265,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 3, E: 3).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 4.3 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 410 m (0.3 miles) away, and Heaton Park (287 hectares) is about 610 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 93 m above sea level.
- Noise: 22 of its 22 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Birches Medical Centre, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £207,000 | £207,000 | £207,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £191,000 | £191,000 | £191,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £99,248 | £73,500 | £124,995 |
| 2016 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £103,999 | £103,999 | £103,999 |
| 2014 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £82,500 | £82,500 | £82,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £114,950 | £114,950 | £114,950 |
| 2009 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £111,500 | £111,500 | £111,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 2 M45 8JT | Semi-detached | £265,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Aug 2024 | 8 M45 8JT | Semi-detached | £207,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Sep 2022 | 24 M45 8JT | Semi-detached | £160,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Jan 2022 | 1 M45 8JT | Semi-detached | £191,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Oct 2019 | GARAGE AT, 22 M45 8JT | Other | £5,400 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Aug 2019 | 1 M45 8JT | Semi-detached | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Dec 2018 | 1 M45 8JT | Semi-detached | £73,500 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Jun 2018 | 13 M45 8JT | Terraced | £124,995 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Aug 2017 | GARAGE AT, 22 M45 8JT | Other | £1,500 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Aug 2016 | 5 M45 8JT | Terraced | £100,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 May 2015 | 3 M45 8JT | Terraced | £103,999 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Feb 2014 | 9 M45 8JT | Terraced | £105,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Jul 2011 | 9 M45 8JT | Terraced | £82,500 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Aug 2010 | 24 M45 8JT | Semi-detached | £114,950 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Dec 2009 | 6 M45 8JT | Semi-detached | £80,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Apr 2008 | 10 M45 8JT | Semi-detached | £111,500 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Feb 2007 | 22 M45 8JT | Semi-detached | £106,400 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Feb 2006 | 8 M45 8JT | Semi-detached | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 May 2005 | 22 M45 8JT | Semi-detached | £63,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Sep 2004 | 18 M45 8JT | Semi-detached | £79,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Nov 2003 | 22 M45 8JT | Semi-detached | £67,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Jul 2003 | 24 M45 8JT | Semi-detached | £72,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Jul 2002 | 3 M45 8JT | Terraced | £48,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Mar 2002 | 1 M45 8JT | Semi-detached | £50,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Nov 1999 | 10 M45 8JT | Semi-detached | £43,750 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Apr 1998 | 8 M45 8JT | Semi-detached | £42,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Dec 1996 | 8 M45 8JT | Semi-detached | £39,950 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 16 M45 8JT | Semi-detached | £40,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 68 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); House, end-terrace (3); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 1967-1975 (8); 1950-1966 (2); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (4); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
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 (54% of about 780 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 12 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| M45 8JT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 12 | unlikely |
| M45 8JR | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 93 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M45 8JR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M45 8JT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Clifton (Manchester) 1,100 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Swinton (Manchester) 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Mills Hill (Manchester) 304,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kenmore Way Hillock | 310 m |
| Bus or coach station | Radcliffe Bus Station | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Heaton Park Car Park | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 22.3 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Birches Medical Centre | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whitefield Pharmacy | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parr Lane (Dental Surgery) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Prestwich Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Greater Manchester Police - Whitefield Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Parr Lane - Bury, Unsworth | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.3 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Heaton Park 287 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 730 m² | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.9 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Eden Gardens Allotments 3,240 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 293 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Heaton Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Heaton Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Heaton Park Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 940 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Hazlitt Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Oak Croft Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Blackfish Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Lamb Lodge Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Mere Clough | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 22 |
22 of the street's 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Parrenthorn High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 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 |
| Mersey Drive Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2024, 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) |
| Whitefield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Unsworth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Heaton Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Unsworth Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, 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 |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
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 | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 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) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Nearby streets
Marston Close · Naseby Walk · Hodder Way · Hodder Way · Brathay Close · Derwent Avenue · Heybrook Close · Medlock Way · Mode Hill Lane · Dalebeck Walk · M66 · Heybrook Walk
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.