The M29 7AJ postcode is in Wigan, Wigan postcode town, within North West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the M29 7AJ area, explore the M29 7AJ Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | M29 |
| Ward | Astley Mosley Common |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Tyldesley South |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Wigan |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Wigan |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| Police Force | Greater Manchester |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Astley Mosley Common |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Leigh |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 8787 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Young hard-pressed families / Endeavouring social renters / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Primarily residential suburbs.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Blackmoor(0.34 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is The Ley(0.10 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Atherton(1.90 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(12.65 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | M29 7BT (0.25 mi) | Details |
| St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | M29 7DY (0.28 mi) | Details |
| Tyldesley Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | M29 7PY (0.46 mi) | Details |
| St Mary's Catholic High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | M29 7EE (0.52 mi) | Details |
| Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and NurseryPrimary, Good | 2-11 | M29 8DH (0.80 mi) | Details |
| Cambian Tyldesley SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-19 | M29 8BS (0.84 mi) | Details |
| St Gabriel's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN7 2XG (0.94 mi) | Details |
| Garrett Hall Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | M29 7EY (0.94 mi) | Details |
| Fred Longworth High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | M29 8JN (0.97 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is ASTLEY GENERAL PRACTICE(0.28 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| astley general practiceActiveastley general practice, 391a manchester rd,astley, manchester | 01942876339 | M29 7BY |
| sivakumar & partnerActivethe surgery, 1 coldalhurst lane,astley, tyldesley, manchester | 01942878711 | M29 7BS |
| dr vardhan's surgeryActivethe surgery, 10 higher green lane, astley, tyldesley, nr.manchester | 01942883794 | M29 7HG |
| elliott street surgeryActive145 elliott street, tyldesley, manchester | 01942483555 | M29 8FL |
| the surgery, tyldesleyActivethe surgery, high street, tyldesley, nr. manchester | 01942807806 | M29 8AL |
| poplar street surgeryActivetyldesley health centre, poplar street, tyldesley | 01942481680 | M29 8AX |
The population of M297AJ is 372 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 41 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1555), Between 55 to 64 (1184), and Between 45 to 54 (1131).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 340 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 16.
Regarding education, 115 adults have Does not apply, while 45 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (302), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (241).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (186), followed by No religion (172).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (53) followed by Semi-routine occupations (31), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (30).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (474), and 231 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1679) and Middle East and Asia (31).