The M29 7FH postcode is in Wigan, Wigan postcode town, within North West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the M29 7FH area, explore the M29 7FH Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the M29 7FH area, visit the M29 7FH House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | M29 |
| Ward | Leigh South |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Leigh South East |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Wigan |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Wigan |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Warrington and Wigan |
| Police Force | Greater Manchester |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Leigh South |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Leigh |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 6810 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Semi-detached ageing / Endeavouring social renters / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Town Lane(0.19 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Hadbutt Lane(0.02 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Atherton(2.44 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(12.36 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | M29 7EE (0.24 mi) | Details |
| St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | M29 7DY (0.53 mi) | Details |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | M29 7BT (0.68 mi) | Details |
| Bedford High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | WN7 2LU (0.83 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is ASTLEY GENERAL PRACTICE(0.66 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 |
The population of M297FH is 287 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 43 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1201), Between 45 to 54 (1061), and Between 55 to 64 (1016).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 280 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 3.
Regarding education, 84 adults have Level 4, while 39 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (310), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (234).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (210), followed by No religion (58).
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 (58) followed by Small employers and own account workers (40), and Intermediate occupations (32).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (404), and 331 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1443) and European Union EU-14 (23).