Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

PRINCES AVENUE, M29 7AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCES AVENUE, M29 7AW.

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Population

371

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M29 7AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 56% of tenure in M29 7AW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 5.9% year-on-year.

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

M29 7AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Princes Avenue, 0.6km from Blackmoor in Tyldesley. Administratively it sits within Astley Mosley Common ward and the Leigh constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M29 7AW is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for M29 7AW are sourced from Output Area E00032358 (shared with 4 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 7AW. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 140,000

5 sales · Mean £ 144,000

school Local Schools

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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good210 pupils0.4 km
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St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.5 km
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Tyldesley Primary School

Good458 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Catholic High School

Good1590 pupils1.0 km
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Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery

Good338 pupils1.2 km
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Garrett Hall Primary School

Outstanding469 pupils1.3 km
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Fred Longworth High School

Good1277 pupils1.6 km
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St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School

Good325 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Costcutter (Food & Tipple Ltd)0.4 km
  • Market 3620.6 km
  • Dawsons Astley0.5 km
  • Krupalu Convenience Store0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Treasure City0.7 km
  • Chinese Kitchen Tyldesley0.8 km
  • Astley Tandoori0.5 km
  • Rivazz80.8 km
  • Astley Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Astley & Tyldesley JFC0.6 km
  • Atherton Village Club0.7 km
  • Coffee on the Common Trading as Coffee on the Campus0.9 km
  • Astley Coffee House0.5 km
  • Astley and Tyldesley Cycle Speedway Club0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co Operative0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Astley & Tyldesley Miners Welfare Society0.6 km
  • Astley Community Club0.5 km
  • Atherton Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Astley Labour Club0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Atherton3.0 km
  • Hag Fold3.9 km
  • Walkden4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Ley0.1 km
  • The Ley0.2 km
  • Windsor Avenue0.2 km
  • Windsor Avenue0.3 km
  • Ennerdale Road0.3 km