Brook Close Whitefield, Bury
13 addresses across 1 postcode (M45), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5100247.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £256,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 5).
- 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 C; 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 km (2.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 91 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Birches Medical Centre, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £256,000 | £256,000 | £256,000 |
| 2017 | 3 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £180,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £59,950 | £59,950 | £59,950 |
| 1996 | 1 | £42,500 | £42,500 | £42,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2021 | 5 M45 8FW | Semi-detached | £256,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Sep 2017 | 8 M45 8FW | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2017 | 8 M45 8FW | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2017 | 7 M45 8FW | Semi-detached | £180,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Aug 2016 | 3 M45 8FW | Semi-detached | £180,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Feb 2012 | 2 M45 8FW | Semi-detached | £170,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 May 2000 | 9 M45 8FW | Semi-detached | £60,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Aug 1997 | 2 M45 8FW | Semi-detached | £59,950 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Aug 1996 | 5 M45 8FW | Semi-detached | £42,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6). Built: 1930-1949 (3); 1950-1966 (2); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (1).
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 C (51% of about 670 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Wheatfield Centre, Victoria Avenue, Whitefield: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (690 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 91 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M45 8FW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Clifton (Manchester) 1,100 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Swinton (Manchester) 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Moorside 43,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kenmore Way Hillock | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Radcliffe Bus Station | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Heaton Park Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 22.3 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Birches Medical Centre | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whitefield Pharmacy | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blue Sky Dental Care | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Prestwich Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Greater Manchester Police - Whitefield Police Station | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Parr Lane - Bury, Unsworth | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.3 ha | 240 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,560 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.9 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Eden Gardens Allotments 3,240 m² | 350 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Heaton Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.1 km (1.3 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 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Heaton Park Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Hazlitt Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Lamb Lodge Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Oak Croft Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Blackfish Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Mere Clough | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 addresses is 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 Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 350 m | 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 |
| Ribble Drive Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitefield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mersey Drive Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parrenthorn High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Unsworth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Heaton Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| Higher Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Unsworth Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Place Cafe M45 8NH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Spar M45 8NE | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 7 Dec 2018 |
| T&DYNE M45 8AJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 4 Good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Smithy's Cafe M45 8NE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2024 |
| ALS Curries & Kebabs M45 8NE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Hazel Road Mini-Market | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Oakbank Newsagents Ltd M45 6EP | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
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 | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 0% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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 8FW: 13 addresses
Nearby streets
Brook Drive · Kenmore Road · Billberry Close · Kenmore Way · Ashbrook Close · Hindburn Close · Edwards Drive · Dalebeck Close · Hindburn Walk · Kenmore Close · Regal Close · Oak Lane
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.