Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

COLDALHURST LANE, M29 7BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLDALHURST LANE, M29 7BS.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

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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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, M29 7BS combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£379k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 7.9% year-on-year.

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

M29 7BS is a well-regarded residential area on Coldalhurst Lane, 0.1km from Blackmoor in Astley. Administratively it sits within Astley Mosley Common ward and the Leigh constituency.

For serious buyers, M29 7BS is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 £379k, up 7.9% year-on-year. 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 7BS are sourced from Output Area E00181416 (shared with 5 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 7BS. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 310,000

3 sales · Mean £ 325,000

Detached

£ 394,000

3 sales · Mean £ 417,166

school Local Schools

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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good210 pupils0.2 km
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St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Catholic High School

Good1590 pupils0.8 km
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Tyldesley Primary School

Good458 pupils1.0 km
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Garrett Hall Primary School

Outstanding469 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good202 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • Costcutter (Food & Tipple Ltd)0.3 km
  • Market 3620.4 km
  • BP Astley Service Station0.6 km
  • Dawsons Astley0.2 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Old BoatHouse (The)0.8 km
  • Cart and Horses0.9 km
  • Atherton Village Club0.5 km
  • Coffee on the Common Trading as Coffee on the Campus0.7 km
  • Astley Coffee House0.4 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Treasure City0.5 km
  • Astley Tandoori0.3 km
  • Astley Fish and Chips0.3 km
  • Astley's Sandwich and Delicatessen0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Astley Community Club0.3 km
  • Atherton Cricket Club0.5 km
  • Astley Labour Club0.3 km
  • Astley Conservative & Unionist Club0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Atherton3.5 km
  • Hag Fold4.5 km
  • Walkden4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Astley Hall Drive0.2 km
  • The Straits0.2 km
  • The Straits0.2 km
  • Manchester Road0.3 km
  • Miners Arms0.3 km