Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

MANCHESTER ROAD, M29 7BR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANCHESTER ROAD, M29 7BR.

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Population

264

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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

A sought-after, premium postcode. M29 7BR's low deprivation rank, 83% ownership, and £425k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

M29 7BR is a well-regarded residential area on Manchester Road, 0.3km from Blackmoor in Astley. Administratively it sits within Astley Mosley Common ward and the Leigh constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in M29, M29 7BR offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £425k. 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 7BR are sourced from Output Area E00031677 (shared with 6 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 7BR. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 265,000

1 sales · Mean £ 265,000

Detached

£ 420,000

4 sales · Mean £ 427,500

school Local Schools

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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good210 pupils0.3 km
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St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.5 km
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Tyldesley Primary School

Good458 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Catholic High School

Good1590 pupils1.0 km
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Garrett Hall Primary School

Outstanding469 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good202 pupils1.4 km
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Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery

Good338 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • Costcutter (Food & Tipple Ltd)0.4 km
  • Market 3620.6 km
  • BP Astley Service Station0.5 km
  • Dawsons Astley0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Old BoatHouse (The)0.9 km
  • Atherton Village Club0.7 km
  • Coffee on the Common Trading as Coffee on the Campus0.9 km
  • Astley Coffee House0.5 km
  • Club Rasoi Indian Restaurant & Bar0.5 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Treasure City0.3 km
  • Chinese Kitchen Tyldesley1.0 km
  • Astley Tandoori0.5 km
  • Rivazz81.0 km
  • Astley Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co Operative1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Astley Community Club0.5 km
  • Atherton Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Astley Labour Club0.5 km
  • Astley Conservative & Unionist Club0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Atherton3.5 km
  • Walkden4.4 km
  • Hag Fold4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Straits0.0 km
  • The Straits0.1 km
  • Astley Hall Drive0.1 km
  • Dunmail Close0.4 km
  • Dunmail Close0.4 km