Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

DERWENT STREET, M29 7AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERWENT STREET, M29 7AT.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M29 7AT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, M29 7AT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 47.1% year-on-year.

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

M29 7AT is a mixed residential area on Derwent Street, 0.6km from Gin Pits in Tyldesley. Administratively it sits within Astley Mosley Common ward and the Leigh constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M29 7AT is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Property: Average house prices are around £209k, up 47.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for M29 7AT are sourced from Output Area E00032344 (shared with 4 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 7AT. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.5%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 144,975

4 sales · Mean £ 159,487

school Local Schools

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Tyldesley Primary School

Good458 pupils0.4 km
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good210 pupils0.8 km
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Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery

Good338 pupils0.8 km
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St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils0.9 km
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Fred Longworth High School

Good1277 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic High School

Good1590 pupils1.3 km
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Garrett Hall Primary School

Outstanding469 pupils1.3 km
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St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School

Good325 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Greenhalgh's0.8 km
  • Dawsons Astley0.9 km
  • Krupalu Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • Nisa Local0.2 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Tyldesley Little Theatre0.8 km
  • Astley & Tyldesley Miners Welfare Society0.5 km
  • Astley Community Club0.9 km
  • Elliotts0.9 km
  • Lounge The1.0 km
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Arnie's0.9 km
  • Cafe Elliott0.8 km
  • Tilwalds0.9 km
  • Yaprak Turkish Restaurant BBQ and Bar0.8 km
  • Astley Coffee House0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Caprinos Pizza0.8 km
  • Deniros Piza0.8 km
  • Golden Inn0.9 km
  • Imperial Spice0.9 km
  • Ka Ho Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • Co Operative0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Atherton2.6 km
  • Hag Fold3.5 km
  • Walkden4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Ennerdale Road0.1 km
  • Ennerdale Road0.1 km
  • Thirlmere Avenue0.2 km
  • Thirlmere Avenue0.2 km
  • Ennerdale Road0.2 km