Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

ASTLEY STREET, M29 7AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASTLEY STREET, M29 7AX.

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Population

446

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 46,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 133,250

8 sales · Mean £ 140,625

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 pupils0.9 km
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St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils1.0 km
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Fred Longworth High School

Good1277 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic High School

Good1590 pupils1.3 km
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St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School

Good325 pupils1.3 km
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Garrett Hall Primary School

Outstanding469 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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