Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

LARKMEAD, M29 7SU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARKMEAD, M29 7SU.

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Population

471

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: M29 7SU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

M29 7SU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £403k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 7SU is a well-regarded residential area on Larkmead, 0.2km from Blackmoor in Astley. Administratively it sits within Astley Mosley Common ward and the Leigh constituency.

For serious buyers, M29 7SU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Property: Prices average £403k, 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 7SU are sourced from Output Area E00181487 (shared with 9 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 7SU. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 47%
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

Detached

£ 282,995

33 sales · Mean £ 285,950

Semi-Detached

£ 69,748

4 sales · Mean £ 69,748

Terraced

£ 72,898

3 sales · Mean £ 72,747

school Local Schools

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St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.3 km
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good210 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Catholic High School

Good1590 pupils0.6 km
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Tyldesley Primary School

Good458 pupils1.3 km
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Garrett Hall Primary School

Outstanding469 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Costcutter (Food & Tipple Ltd)0.3 km
  • Market 3620.3 km
  • BP Astley Service Station0.7 km
  • Dawsons Astley0.3 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Old BoatHouse (The)0.7 km
  • Cart and Horses0.7 km
  • Atherton Village Club0.3 km
  • Coffee on the Common Trading as Coffee on the Campus0.5 km
  • Astley Coffee House0.3 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Treasure City0.8 km
  • Astley Tandoori0.3 km
  • Astley Fish and Chips0.3 km
  • Astley's Sandwich and Delicatessen0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Atherton3.7 km
  • Hag Fold4.7 km
  • Walkden4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Miners Arms0.3 km
  • Miners Arms0.3 km
  • Manchester Road0.3 km
  • St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Church0.4 km
  • St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Church0.4 km