M29 7DG is a well-regarded residential area on Moorgate Drive, 0.3km from Blackmoor in Astley. Administratively it sits within Astley Mosley Common ward and the Leigh constituency.
For serious buyers, M29 7DG is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £237k, up 15.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for M29 7DG are sourced from Output Area E00031664 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOORGATE DRIVE, M29 7DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOORGATE DRIVE, M29 7DG.
534
38
£ 44,700 /yr
51%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
M29 7DG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £237k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £237k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 15.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M29 7DG. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 224,972
8 sales · Mean £ 214,618
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
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Costcutter (Food & Tipple Ltd)0.4 km
- Market 3620.6 km
- BP Astley Service Station0.5 km
- Dawsons Astley0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Old BoatHouse (The)0.7 km
- Atherton Village Club0.6 km
- Coffee on the Common Trading as Coffee on the Campus0.8 km
- Astley Coffee House0.5 km
- Club Rasoi Indian Restaurant & Bar0.3 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Treasure City0.5 km
- Astley Tandoori0.5 km
- Astley Fish and Chips0.5 km
- Astley's Sandwich and Delicatessen0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Astley Community Club0.5 km
- Atherton Cricket Club0.6 km
- Astley Labour Club0.5 km
- Astley Conservative & Unionist Club0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Atherton3.6 km
- Walkden4.5 km
- Hag Fold4.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Straits0.2 km
- The Straits0.2 km
- Astley Hall Drive0.2 km
- Manor Road0.3 km
- Manor Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M297DG · Data under Open Government Licence