M29 7DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on South Lane, 0.4km from Blackmoor in Astley. Administratively it sits within Astley Mosley Common ward and the Leigh constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M29 7DF is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Property: Average house prices are around £224k.
Census 2021 statistics for M29 7DF are sourced from Output Area E00032360 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH LANE, M29 7DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH LANE, M29 7DF.
228
40
£ 46,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M29 7DF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in M29 7DF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 7DF. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
8 sales · Mean £ 158,422
Detached
£ 253,000
5 sales · Mean £ 284,460
school Local Schools
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic High School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Tyldesley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Atherton Village Club0.3 km
- Coffee on the Common Trading as Coffee on the Campus0.4 km
- Super Snax Sandwich Bar0.3 km
- Astley Coffee House0.2 km
- Club Rasoi Indian Restaurant & Bar1.0 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Astley Labour Club0.2 km
- Astley & Tyldesley Miners Welfare Society0.8 km
- Astley Community Club0.2 km
- Atherton Cricket Club0.3 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Costcutter (Food & Tipple Ltd)0.3 km
- Market 3620.2 km
- Dawsons Astley0.4 km
- Krupalu Convenience Store1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Astley Tandoori0.2 km
- Astley Fish and Chips0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Atherton3.5 km
- Hag Fold4.3 km
- Walkden5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Miners Arms0.3 km
- Miners Arms0.3 km
- St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Church0.3 km
- St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Church0.3 km
- Manchester Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M297DF · Data under Open Government Licence