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£350,000

Higher Lane, Whitefield, M45

Land size
0.28 acres

Key Features

  • Fantastic Opportunity
  • Land Area over 1150sq metres
  • Great Location
  • Next to Whitefield Golf Course
  • Parking for 6 cars
  • Private entrance

Description

*UNIQUE PRESTIGE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY* 

*LARGE PIECE OF LAND FOR SALE IN THE HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER HIGHER LANE, WHITEFIELD*

*ADJACENT TO WHITEFIELD GOLF COURSE*

*PLOT CONSISTS OF 1150 SQ METRES

SECTION 1 - LAND WITH PLANNING PERMISSION FOR LARGE 5 BED DETACHED PROPERTY

See Bury Council planning ref: 68474

Planning for a luxury 5 bed detached, 3 storey 2600 sq.f property.

Parking for multiple vehicles at front and large gardens

Philip Ellis are pleased to offer this large piece of  land for sale with planning permission for a large family property.
A superb opportunity to purchase THIS LARGE plot of land. It is not very often that sites such as this within Whitefield come on the market, benefiting from approved planning permission to parts.

This plot is ideal for any developer looking to build their portfolio and make their mark with a development of a luxury property in a very desirable area.

It is a short drive from the village centre and is extremely convenient for everything that Whitefield has to offer including its increasingly eclectic mix of bars, cafes and restaurants together with its many independent and corporate retailers. The Metrolink network is nearby and Manchester City Centre is about 15 minutes away and is easily accessible by either car, Metrolink or bus. The property is on the doorstep of many open spaces and parks. For those needing to travel further afield, the M60/M62/M66.

Total Land Area - 0.28 acres

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Disclaimer

This brochure and property details are a representation of the property offered for sale or rent, as a guide only. Brochure content must not be relied upon as fact and does not form any part of a contract. Measurements are approximate. No fixtures or fittings, heating system or appliances have been tested, nor are they warranted by Philip Ellis Estate and lettings or any staff member in any way as being functional or regulation compliant. Philip Ellis Estate And Lettings do not accept any liability for any loss that may be caused directly or indirectly by the brochure content, all interested parties must rely on their own, their surveyor’s or solicitor’s findings. We advise all interested parties to check with the local planning office for details of any application or decisions that may be consequential to your decision to purchase or rent any property. Any floor plans provided should be used for illustrative purposes only and should be used as such by any interested party.

 

 

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-06-27

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Higher Lane Primary School114 metresOfsted report card · Dec 2025
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    491
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Whitefield Community Primary School752 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    170
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School940 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    278
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Ribble Drive Community Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    189
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy0.8 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    202
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

Secondary

  • Philips High School334 metresOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    868
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Heys School1 mileOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    546
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Parrenthorn High School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,025
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Unsworth Academy1.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    953
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Manchester Mesivta School1.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    233
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Jewish
    Gender
    Boys

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Aldi Whitefield Manchester, Manchester277 metres
Morrisons Daily Whitefield Thatch Leach, Manchester635 metres
Morrisons Whitefield Manchester, Manchester832 metres

GP surgery

The Uplands Medical Practice445 metres

Pharmacy

Greenleaf Pharmacy405 metres

Hospital

Prestwich Hospital(Edenfield Secure Unit)909 metres

Green space

Public Park Or Garden277 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Clifton (Manchester) Rail Station1.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Eagle & Child66 metres

Typical drive times

Swinton8 min · 4.1 miles
Kearsley9 min · 4.7 miles
Radcliffe5 min · 2.1 miles
Whitefield1 min · 0.3 miles
Salford (city)15 min · 6.9 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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44 Bury Old Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6TL

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