Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WYCOMBE DRIVE, M29 7BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYCOMBE DRIVE, M29 7BX.

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Population

373

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /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.

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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates M29 7BX — age 40, 86% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £340k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

M29 7BX is a mixed residential area on Wycombe Drive, 0.8km from Blackmoor in Tyldesley. Administratively it sits within Astley Mosley Common ward and the Leigh constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in M29, M29 7BX offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £340k.

Census 2021 statistics for M29 7BX are sourced from Output Area E00032324 (shared with 3 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 7BX. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 273,500

4 sales · Mean £ 305,500

school Local Schools

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Tyldesley Primary School

Good458 pupils0.3 km
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good210 pupils0.6 km
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St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.9 km
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Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery

Good338 pupils0.9 km
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Garrett Hall Primary School

Outstanding469 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic High School

Good1590 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good202 pupils1.5 km
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Fred Longworth High School

Good1277 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Complete Kindness0.9 km
  • Yaprak Turkish Restaurant BBQ and Bar1.0 km
  • My Kitchen1.0 km
  • Noir0.7 km
  • Skenning Bobs1.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • The Little Chippy1.0 km
  • Astley's Sandwich and Delicatessen1.0 km
  • Frankie's Chicken and Pizza Bar1.0 km
  • Rivazz80.4 km
  • Astley Tandoori0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Market 3620.9 km
  • Dawsons Astley0.7 km
  • Krupalu Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Tyldesley Rufc1.0 km
  • 180 Dance Club1.0 km
  • Astley Labour Club0.8 km
  • Mort Arms1.0 km
  • Tyldesley Subscription Bowling Club0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co Operative0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Atherton2.9 km
  • Hag Fold3.8 km
  • Walkden4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Ennerdale Road0.2 km
  • Ennerdale Road0.2 km
  • The Ley0.4 km
  • The Ley0.4 km
  • Kingsfield Way0.4 km