Lune Drive Whitefield, Bury
37 addresses across 3 postcodes (M45), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5101354.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2014 the median was £94,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 30 homes have an energy certificate (C: 27, D: 3).
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are 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 A; 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 3.8 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 140 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: Its addresses are 88 to 90 m above sea level.
- Noise: 17 of its 37 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Uplands Medical Practice, about 930 m (0.6 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 34% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | £94,000 | £94,000 | £94,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2014 | 16 M45 8WQ | Terraced | £94,000 |
Energy performance certificates
30 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 68 m². Most common: Flat (12); Maisonette, mid-terrace (9); Maisonette, end-terrace (3). Built: 1967-1975 (21); 1950-1966 (5); 1976-1982 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (24); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 addresses)
- 4, Lune Drive
- 7, Lune Drive, Whitefield
- 8, Lune Drive, Whitefield
- 9, Lune Drive, Whitefield
- 11, Lune Drive, Whitefield
- 13, Lune Drive, Whitefield
- 16, Lune Drive, Whitefield
- 17, Lune Drive, Whitefield
- 19, Lune Drive, Whitefield
- 25, Lune Drive, Whitefield
- 27, Lune Drive, Whitefield
- 29, Lune Drive, Whitefield
- 39, Lune Drive
- 47, Lune Drive, Whitefield
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 A (81% of about 680 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 (340 m)
- Land at Stone Pale, Whitefield, M45 6JG: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 27 August 2026 to 28 August 2026: Cellnex OT UK, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 7 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 8NL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 7 | unlikely |
| M45 8WQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| M45 8NN | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 3 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 37 addresses are between 88 m and 90 m above sea level (89 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M45 8NL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M45 8NN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M45 8WQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Clifton (Manchester) 1,100 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Swinton (Manchester) 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Moorside 43,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Whitefield (Manchester Metrolink) | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Besses o'th'Barn (Manchester Metrolink) | 940 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lune Drive Hillock | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Radcliffe Bus Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Car parks | Heaton Park Car Park | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 810 m (0.5 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 Uplands Medical Practice | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whitefield Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest R E Noar And Associates | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Prestwich Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Greater Manchester Police - Whitefield Police Station | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Parr Lane - Bury, Unsworth | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.4 ha | 140 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 6.3 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,560 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.9 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Eden Gardens Allotments 3,240 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Heaton Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.5 km (1.5 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 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Heaton Park Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Lamb Lodge Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Mere Clough | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Mid Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Hazlitt Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Oak Croft Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 20 | 37 |
17 of the street's 37 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 Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 140 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 | 150 m | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitefield Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Unsworth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mersey Drive Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Higher Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heaton Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 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 |
| Philips High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellors Catering Services @ Ribble Drive County Primary School M45 8TD | School/college/university | 160 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Toddlers Children’s Nursery Limited M45 8TD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Our Place Cafe M45 8NH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Smithy's Cafe M45 8NE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2024 |
| ALS Curries & Kebabs M45 8NE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Great Wall M45 8DZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 4 Good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Bright Starts Nursery (Bury) Ltd M45 8DY | Other catering premises | 380 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| T&DYNE M45 8AJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Spar M45 8NE | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Whitefield County Primary School M45 6DP | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Hazel Road Mini-Market | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2023 |
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 | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 34% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 9% | 1% |
| Social rented | 45% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 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) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 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 1 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 8NL: 26 addresses of 30 in the postcode
- M45 8WQ: 10 addresses
- M45 8NN: 1 address of 51 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ogden Walk · Lune Drive · Lune Close · Lune Walk · Ogden Close · Kirklees Walk · Elizabethan Close · Speyside Close · Parrbrook Close · Elton Close · Waterdale Drive · Parrbrook 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.