M29 7DH is a mixed residential area on South Gardens, 0.4km from Blackmoor in Astley. Administratively it sits within Astley Mosley Common ward and the Leigh constituency.
For families considering a move, M29 7DH represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £61k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for M29 7DH are sourced from Output Area E00031666 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH GARDENS, M29 7DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH GARDENS, M29 7DH.
307
43
£ 44,700 /yr
55%
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
No single demographic signal dominates M29 7DH — age 43, 87% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M29 7DH. The average age is 43.0. 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
£ 61,000
1 sales · Mean £ 61,000
school Local Schools
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic High School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Tyldesley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Atherton Village Club0.2 km
- Coffee on the Common Trading as Coffee on the Campus0.4 km
- Super Snax Sandwich Bar0.3 km
- Astley Coffee House0.2 km
- Club Rasoi Indian Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Astley Labour Club0.2 km
- Astley & Tyldesley Miners Welfare Society0.9 km
- Astley Community Club0.2 km
- Atherton Cricket Club0.2 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Costcutter (Food & Tipple Ltd)0.3 km
- Market 3620.2 km
- Dawsons Astley0.3 km
- Krupalu Convenience Store1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Astley Tandoori0.2 km
- Astley Fish and Chips0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Atherton3.5 km
- Hag Fold4.3 km
- Walkden5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Miners Arms0.2 km
- Miners Arms0.3 km
- St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Church0.3 km
- St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Church0.3 km
- Manchester Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M297DH · Data under Open Government Licence