Area Analysis Wigan, North West

M29 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the M29 postcode area.

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Population

26,863

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 37,429 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
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7/10
workEmployment
8/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

M29 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 9.4% year-on-year.

home £231,777 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M29 is a postcode district in Wigan, North West, covering 563 active and 529 retired postcodes.

The largest share of M29 (15%) is characterised by a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (14%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes M29 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in M29 are around £231k, down 9.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across M29 are low at 0 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full M29 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Garrett Hall Primary School

Outstanding469 pupils
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good210 pupils
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St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils
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St Mary's Catholic High School

Good1590 pupils
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Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery

Good338 pupils
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Fred Longworth High School

Good1277 pupils
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Tyldesley Primary School

Good458 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • 180 Dance Club
  • Astley & Tyldesley Miners Welfare Society
  • Astley Community Club
  • Astley Conservative & Unionist Club
  • Astley Labour Club
  • + 13 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Arnie's
  • Astley & Tyldesley JFC
  • Astley and Tyldesley Cycle Speedway Club
  • Astley Coffee House
  • Astley Pensioners + Community Hub
  • + 36 more
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Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Imperial Spice
  • Ka Ho Chinese Takeaway
  • Lucky House
  • Market Snack Bar
  • Mayflower
  • + 23 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Costcutter (Food & Tipple Ltd)
  • Dawsons
  • Dawsons Astley
  • Greenhalgh's
  • Krupalu Convenience Store
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co Operative
  • Heron Foods
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited
  • Londis