M29 7AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sherwood Avenue, 0.6km from Gin Pits in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Astley Mosley Common ward and the Leigh constituency.
For families considering a move, M29 7AF represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £185k, up 14.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for M29 7AF are sourced from Output Area E00032325 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHERWOOD AVENUE, M29 7AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERWOOD AVENUE, M29 7AF.
446
32
£ 46,900 /yr
46%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. M29 7AF spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 14.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M29 7AF. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 151,500
8 sales · Mean £ 153,375
school Local Schools
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
Tyldesley Primary School
St Mary's Catholic High School
Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery
Garrett Hall Primary School
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Fred Longworth High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Atherton Village Club0.8 km
- Coffee on the Common Trading as Coffee on the Campus0.9 km
- Noir0.9 km
- Super Snax Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- Astley Coffee House0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Treasure City0.9 km
- Rivazz80.8 km
- Chinese Kitchen Tyldesley0.8 km
- Astley Tandoori0.6 km
- Astley Fish and Chips0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Astley Labour Club0.6 km
- Tyldesley Subscription Bowling Club1.0 km
- Astley & Tyldesley Miners Welfare Society0.5 km
- Astley Community Club0.6 km
- Atherton Cricket Club0.8 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Costcutter (Food & Tipple Ltd)0.5 km
- Market 3620.6 km
- Dawsons Astley0.5 km
- Krupalu Convenience Store0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Operative0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Atherton3.0 km
- Hag Fold3.8 km
- Walkden4.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Ley0.1 km
- The Ley0.1 km
- Ennerdale Road0.3 km
- Windsor Avenue0.3 km
- Windsor Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M297AF · Data under Open Government Licence