M29 7AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Astley Street, 0.6km from Gin Pits in Wigan. Administratively it sits within Astley Mosley Common ward and the Leigh constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for M29 7AX are sourced from Output Area E00032325 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASTLEY STREET, M29 7AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASTLEY STREET, M29 7AX.
446
32
£ 46,900 /yr
46%
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. M29 7AX spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. £162k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M29 7AX. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 133,250
8 sales · Mean £ 140,625
school Local Schools
Tyldesley Primary School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
Fred Longworth High School
St Mary's Catholic High School
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Garrett Hall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Hop & Hazlewood Ltd0.8 km
- Tyldesley Rufc0.7 km
- Union Arms1.0 km
- Elliotts0.9 km
- Lounge The1.0 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Wok Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Golden House1.0 km
- Astley Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Chinese Kitchen Tyldesley0.6 km
- Enzo's Bar & Grill1.0 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Astley Coffee House1.0 km
- Bulls Head1.0 km
- Miners Arms0.9 km
- The Tearoom at Damhouse0.7 km
- Woodland Adventure Nursery Ltd0.7 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Dawsons Astley0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
- TC Cakes0.7 km
- Costcutter (Food & Tipple Ltd)0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Operative0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Atherton2.6 km
- Hag Fold3.5 km
- Walkden4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ennerdale Road0.0 km
- Ennerdale Road0.1 km
- Thirlmere Avenue0.2 km
- Thirlmere Avenue0.2 km
- The Ley0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M297AX · Data under Open Government Licence