The M29 7BY postcode is in Wigan, Wigan postcode town, within North West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | M29 |
| Ward | Astley Mosley Common |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Wigan |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Wigan |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| Police Force | Greater Manchester |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Astley Mosley Common |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Leigh |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 21364 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is White suburban communities / Prospering countryside life / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Primarily residential suburbs.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Dawsons Astley, Retailers - Other
Address: M29 7BY
astley general practice Contact: 01942 876339
Address: astley general practice, 391a manchester rd,astley, manchester, M29 7BY
The nearest places is Blackmoor(0.07 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Manchester Road(0.05 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Atherton(2.14 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(12.38 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | M29 7BT (0.04 mi) | Details |
| St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | M29 7DY (0.13 mi) | Details |
| St Mary's Catholic High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | M29 7EE (0.44 mi) | Details |
| Tyldesley Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | M29 7PY (0.61 mi) | Details |
| Garrett Hall Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | M29 7EY (0.88 mi) | Details |
| Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and NurseryPrimary, Good | 2-11 | M29 8DH (0.98 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is ASTLEY GENERAL PRACTICE(0.00 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| astley general practiceActiveastley general practice, 391a manchester rd,astley, manchester | 01942876339 | M29 7BY |
| sivakumar & partnerActivethe surgery, 1 coldalhurst lane,astley, tyldesley, manchester | 01942878711 | M29 7BS |
| dr vardhan's surgeryActivethe surgery, 10 higher green lane, astley, tyldesley, nr.manchester | 01942883794 | M29 7HG |
The population of M297BY is 413 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 42 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1672), Between 25 to 34 (1412), and Between 35 to 44 (1316).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 387 people, followed by White: Irish with a total of 11.
Regarding education, 138 adults have Level 4, while 51 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (346), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (238).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (276), followed by No religion (115).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (85) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (78), and Small employers and own account workers (42).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (512), and 315 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1477) and European Union EU-14 (24).