M29 7AY is a well-regarded residential area on Astley Street, 0.6km from Gin Pits in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Tyldesley ward and the Leigh constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in M29, M29 7AY offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £187k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for M29 7AY are sourced from Output Area E00032329 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASTLEY STREET, M29 7AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASTLEY STREET, M29 7AY.
586
34
£ 46,900 /yr
57%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
M29 7AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £187k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M29 7AY. The average age is 34.2. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 170,250
6 sales · Mean £ 156,750
school Local Schools
Tyldesley Primary School
Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery
Fred Longworth High School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Hindsford CofE Primary School
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Bargain Booze0.5 km
- Dawsons0.5 km
- Pound Bargain (Tyldesley) Ltd0.5 km
- Tyldesley Express Off Licence0.5 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- 180 Dance Club0.5 km
- Cellar Five0.5 km
- Half Moon Inn0.6 km
- Mort Arms0.6 km
- Railway Inn0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Grape & Graze0.5 km
- My Kitchen0.5 km
- Redemption Coffee and Kitchen0.5 km
- Skenning Bobs0.5 km
- Spring Deer Restaurant0.5 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Frankie's Chicken and Pizza Bar0.5 km
- Pizza Top0.6 km
- Rivazz80.7 km
- Wok Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Chinese Kitchen Tyldesley0.7 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Operative0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Atherton2.3 km
- Hag Fold3.2 km
- Daisy Hill4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Thirlmere Avenue0.1 km
- Thirlmere Avenue0.2 km
- Standish Street0.2 km
- Standish Street0.2 km
- Ennerdale Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M297AY · Data under Open Government Licence