M29 7BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Princes Avenue, 0.3km from Blackmoor in Astley. Administratively it sits within Astley Mosley Common ward and the Leigh constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M29 7BZ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for M29 7BZ are sourced from Output Area E00032359 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCES AVENUE, M29 7BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCES AVENUE, M29 7BZ.
336
39
£ 46,900 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M29 7BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
M29 7BZ has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M29 7BZ. The average age is 38.6. 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
£ 146,500
2 sales · Mean £ 146,500
Terraced
£ 122,000
8 sales · Mean £ 124,243
school Local Schools
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic High School
Tyldesley Primary School
Garrett Hall Primary School
Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Costcutter (Food & Tipple Ltd)0.2 km
- Market 3620.3 km
- BP Astley Service Station0.9 km
- Dawsons Astley0.2 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Treasure City0.7 km
- Chinese Kitchen Tyldesley1.0 km
- Astley Tandoori0.3 km
- Rivazz81.0 km
- Astley Fish and Chips0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Astley & Tyldesley JFC0.8 km
- Cart and Horses0.9 km
- Atherton Village Club0.5 km
- Coffee on the Common Trading as Coffee on the Campus0.7 km
- Astley Coffee House0.3 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co Operative1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Astley & Tyldesley Miners Welfare Society0.8 km
- Astley Community Club0.3 km
- Atherton Cricket Club0.5 km
- Astley Labour Club0.3 km
- Astley Conservative & Unionist Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Atherton3.3 km
- Hag Fold4.2 km
- Walkden4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Windsor Avenue0.0 km
- Windsor Avenue0.0 km
- Manchester Road0.1 km
- Manchester Road0.2 km
- Miners Arms0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M297BZ · Data under Open Government Licence