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.
M29 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the M29 postcode area.
26,863
42
£ 37,429 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Garrett Hall Primary School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic High School
Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery
Fred Longworth High School
Tyldesley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- 180 Dance Club
- Astley & Tyldesley Miners Welfare Society
- Astley Community Club
- Astley Conservative & Unionist Club
- Astley Labour Club
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Arnie's
- Astley & Tyldesley JFC
- Astley and Tyldesley Cycle Speedway Club
- Astley Coffee House
- Astley Pensioners + Community Hub
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Imperial Spice
- Ka Ho Chinese Takeaway
- Lucky House
- Market Snack Bar
- Mayflower
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Costcutter (Food & Tipple Ltd)
- Dawsons
- Dawsons Astley
- Greenhalgh's
- Krupalu Convenience Store
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co Operative
- Heron Foods
- Lidl Great Britain Limited
- Londis
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Area Profile: M29 · Data under Open Government Licence