M26 or M45?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
- Homes sell for about 39% less in M26 than in M45.
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M26
Bury
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M45
Bury
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|---|---|---|
| Median home sale nearby | £135,000
from 111 sales |
£223,000
from 103 sales |
| Average sold price | £97,445 | £103,100 |
| Area price growth (YoY) | +3.3% (Bury) | +3.3% (Bury) |
| Dwelling type | Mid-floor flat | End-terrace house |
| Floor area | 51 m² | 85 m² |
| Built | 2003–2006 | 1930–1949 |
| Energy rating | C | C |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £263/yr | £873/yr |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | 1 recorded | 1 recorded |
| Deprivation decile | 1 of 10 | 1 of 10 |
Common questions
Is M26 or M45 cheaper?
M26 is the cheaper of the two. Homes around M26 sell for about £135,000 and around M45 for about £223,000, from HM Land Registry records of what actually changed hands.
Which has less crime, M26 or M45?
M45 recorded fewer crimes in the same period (1 in M26 against 1 in M45, Police.uk). Busier places record more, so read this alongside how built-up each area is rather than on its own.
Is M26 or M45 the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, M26 sits in decile 1 of 10 and M45 in decile 1, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in M26 or M45?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.