Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

M29 7AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M29 7AA.

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Population

228

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M29 7AA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 37% social renting, M29 7AA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M29 7AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Blackmoor in Astley. Administratively it sits within Astley Mosley Common ward and the Leigh constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M29 7AA is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.



Census 2021 statistics for M29 7AA are sourced from Output Area E00032360 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M29 7AA. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

school Local Schools

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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good210 pupils0.2 km
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St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic High School

Good1590 pupils0.7 km
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Tyldesley Primary School

Good458 pupils0.9 km
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Garrett Hall Primary School

Outstanding469 pupils1.5 km
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Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery

Good338 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Costcutter (Food & Tipple Ltd)0.1 km
  • Market 3620.3 km
  • BP Astley Service Station1.0 km
  • Dawsons Astley0.2 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Treasure City0.8 km
  • Astley Tandoori0.2 km
  • Astley Fish and Chips0.2 km
  • Astley's Sandwich and Delicatessen0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Astley & Tyldesley JFC0.8 km
  • Cart and Horses0.8 km
  • Atherton Village Club0.4 km
  • Coffee on the Common Trading as Coffee on the Campus0.6 km
  • Astley Coffee House0.2 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Astley & Tyldesley Miners Welfare Society0.8 km
  • Astley Community Club0.2 km
  • Atherton Cricket Club0.4 km
  • Astley Labour Club0.2 km
  • Astley Conservative & Unionist Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Atherton3.3 km
  • Hag Fold4.2 km
  • Walkden4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Manchester Road0.1 km
  • Windsor Avenue0.1 km
  • Windsor Avenue0.1 km
  • Manchester Road0.1 km
  • Miners Arms0.2 km