M29 7AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on North Lane, 0.6km from Blackmoor in Astley. Administratively it sits within Astley Mosley Common ward and the Leigh constituency.
For serious buyers, M29 7AB is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for M29 7AB are sourced from Output Area E00032326 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH LANE, M29 7AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH LANE, M29 7AB.
264
44
£ 46,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
M29 7AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £400k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M29 7AB. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 185,000
5 sales · Mean £ 260,600
Semi-Detached
£ 112,500
1 sales · Mean £ 112,500
school Local Schools
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic High School
Tyldesley Primary School
Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Garrett Hall Primary School
Fred Longworth High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Atherton Village Club0.6 km
- Coffee on the Common Trading as Coffee on the Campus0.8 km
- Noir1.0 km
- Super Snax Sandwich Bar0.5 km
- Astley Coffee House0.5 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Treasure City0.9 km
- Rivazz81.0 km
- Chinese Kitchen Tyldesley1.0 km
- Astley Tandoori0.4 km
- Astley Fish and Chips0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Astley Labour Club0.4 km
- Astley & Tyldesley Miners Welfare Society0.6 km
- Astley Community Club0.4 km
- Atherton Cricket Club0.6 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Costcutter (Food & Tipple Ltd)0.4 km
- Market 3620.5 km
- Dawsons Astley0.4 km
- Krupalu Convenience Store0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Operative1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Atherton3.1 km
- Hag Fold4.0 km
- Walkden5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Windsor Avenue0.2 km
- The Ley0.2 km
- Windsor Avenue0.3 km
- The Ley0.3 km
- Manchester Road0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: M297AB · Data under Open Government Licence