Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WESTGATE DRIVE, M29 7FR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTGATE DRIVE, M29 7FR.

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Population

216

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M29 7FR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Average age 58, 87% owned. M29 7FR is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 6.5% year-on-year.

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

M29 7FR is a well-regarded residential area on Westgate Drive, 0.3km from Cross Hillock in Astley. Administratively it sits within Astley Mosley Common ward and the Leigh constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in M29, M29 7FR offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 58 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £220k, down 6.5% 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 7FR are sourced from Output Area E00032356 (shared with 8 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 7FR. The average age is 58.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 215,000

10 sales · Mean £ 206,595

school Local Schools

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Garrett Hall Primary School

Outstanding469 pupils0.7 km
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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Tyldesley Primary School

Good458 pupils0.9 km
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St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School

Outstanding215 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Good202 pupils1.0 km
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Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery

Good338 pupils1.4 km
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St Mary's Catholic High School

Good1590 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Astley Labour Club0.9 km
  • Astley Community Club0.9 km
  • Astley Conservative & Unionist Club0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Noir0.1 km
  • Super Snax Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • Zest0.5 km
  • Bulls Head0.3 km
  • Lizhi0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Rivazz80.8 km
  • Astley Tandoori0.9 km
  • Astley's Sandwich and Delicatessen0.5 km
  • Treasure City0.1 km
  • Astley Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Market 3621.0 km
  • BP Astley Service Station0.5 km
  • Dawsons Astley0.8 km
  • Krupalu Convenience Store0.1 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co Operative0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Atherton3.3 km
  • Walkden4.0 km
  • Hag Fold4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Abbeycroft Close0.1 km
  • Abbeycroft Close0.1 km
  • Stour Road0.2 km
  • Stour Road0.2 km
  • Coach Road0.3 km