M45 postcode: what it's like to live there
The M45 district covers Whitefield, Prestwich, Unsworth. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 7 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in M45
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from M45 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Manchester: 47 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in M45
- All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand · M45 8PL · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 28% in England
- Heaton Park Primary School · M45 6TE · Remains Good (2022) · Top 43% in England
- Higher Lane Primary School · M45 7EX · Report card 2025: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 38% in England
- Mersey Drive Community Primary School · M45 8LN · Good (2024) · Bottom 33% in England
- Ribble Drive Community Primary School · M45 8TD · Good (2019) · Bottom 30% in England
- St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy · M45 8PT · Good (2020) · Top 31% in England
- St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy · M45 8NJ · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 36% in England
- Whitefield Community Primary School · M45 6DP · Good (2021) · Top 43% in England
Secondary schools in M45
- Philips High School · M45 7PH · Requires improvement (2022) · Top 28% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in M45
- Bright Starts Day Nursery Whitefield · M45 8DY · Good (Ofsted)
- Toddlers Children's Nursery Limited · M45 8TD · Good (Ofsted)
- Mulberry Bush Nursery Whitefield · M45 7ET · Good (Ofsted)
- Kids Planet Prestwich Baby House · M45 6TL
- NCA Classroom · M45 7QJ
- The Therapy Adventure Phillips Park · M45 7QJ
GP surgeries in M45
- The Elms Medical Centre · M45 7FD
- The Uplands Medical Practice · M45 8GH
Neighbourhoods in M45
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of M45 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Besses | 31% | £224k | — | 6 min |
| Whitefield West & Park Lane | 30% | £308k | — | 16 min |
| Whitefield East | 25% | £232k | — | 8 min |
| Kirkhams & Holyrood | 11% | £307k | — | 6 min |
Questions
Where is the M45 postcode?
M45 covers 7 neighbourhoods in Whitefield, Prestwich, Unsworth, with 646 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in M45?
The typical home price across M45's neighbourhoods is £232k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in M45?
8 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a M45 postcode.
How long is the commute from M45?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Manchester 47 minutes.