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Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common

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About

Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common sits in the southern part of the Wigan borough and takes in a mix of former mining settlements and stretches of open land. The area includes the village of Astley and the community of Mosley Common, where terraces and rows from the 19th and 20th centuries sit beside more recent housing. Colliery structures are part of the local fabric; Astley Green Colliery Museum, with its preserved colliery headgear and beam engine, occupies a former pit site and records the industrial past. Local shops, schools and community centres serve the neighbourhoods clustered along the main local roads.

Open ground and pockets of mossland remain between built-up streets, with footpaths and rights of way used for walking and birdwatching. Small playing fields, allotments and community green spaces provide recreation close to homes, and traces of the mining era appear in spoil tips and adapted buildings. Public transport links connect the area to central Wigan and neighbouring towns while local clubs and volunteer groups run activities for residents.

Area overview

On average Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common is £52,106 per year. There are 4 schools in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common is home to around 9,439 people, with a population density of about 530.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common Population
9,439
Population density
530.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.54(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.76(-37%)
Other theft
7.42(+12%)
Vehicle crime
6.99(+16%)
Burglary
6.46(+16%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,483
89.83%
Other White
207
2.19%
African
126
1.33%
Chinese
107
1.13%
Irish
83
0.88%
Total population: 9,443

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,557
33.32%
Level 3 (A level)
1,417
18.46%
No qualifications
1,224
15.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,146
14.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
668
8.7%
Total 16+ residents: 7,675

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,725
43.05%
Owns outright
1,445
36.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
336
8.39%
Social rents from council
307
7.66%
Shared ownership
103
2.57%
Total households: 4,007

Property prices in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £268,000 in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £605,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£401,250
Flats6£186,250
Semi-Detached74£257,000
Terraced19£187,500

10 years median price trend in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common.

All postcodes in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common

M297JZ

Lower Green Lane

M297ND

Bullcroft Drive

M298SP

Stanley Field

M281DN

Chaddock Lane

M281PY

Daisyfield

M298SQ

Parr Brook Gardens

M298QH

Bankfield Road

M297ST

Lark Field Close

M298SD

Garrett Meadow

M281BR

Ashdown Drive

M297RP

Bickley Grove

M298QT

Clifton Street

M281PT

Dandelion Green

M297HG

Higher Green Lane

M297HW

Dee Road

M297QX

Peel Lane

M298PU

Wardley Road

M297EE

Abbotts Green

M298RG

Great Boys Close

M281BQ

Queens Close

M297DH

South Gardens

M297FD

Lingards Drive

M298SE

North Fold Close

M297LE

Great Moss Road

M297SY

Thistle Croft

M281PH

Norton Road

M297DS

Penketh Avenue

M297SZ

Meadowsweet Close

M298PS

Sale Lane

M281AT

Grange Road

M297GF

Greenland Road

M297SS

Astley Brook Close

M297SU

Larkmead

M298XT

Cherry Tree Court

M281PJ

Fern Green Close

M297EA

Caldwell Avenue

M297FJ

Hadbutt Lane

M297GW

The Hillock

M297QS

Scott Street

M297QU

Woodburns Row

M298PX

Lynton Road

M297NT

Blackmoor Avenue

M297ET

Church Road

M297GD

Loughrigg Close

M298RB

Bank House Close

M281BG

Lindale Road

M281DW

Chaddock Lane

M297JS

Chaddock Lane

M297JY

Chaddock Lane

M298RR

North Ridge Close

M281AP

Norton Road

M297LU

Astley Moss

M281EL

Oliver Fold Close

M297HT

Merton Grove

M297JT

Chaddock Lane

M297QT

Worsley View

WA35PX

Old Moss Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.