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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
4/10
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(-34%)
Other theft
7.42(+12%)
Vehicle crime
6.99(+17%)
Burglary
6.46(+17%)
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 171 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 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
Detached54£397,500
Terraced26£220,000
Semi-Detached86£255,000
Flats5£170,000

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

M281SB

Thornton Close

M298SQ

Parr Brook Gardens

M297JT

Chaddock Lane

WA35PY

Jennet's Lane

M298RS

Westacre Close

M297GW

The Hillock

M297JR

Higher Green Lane

M297LS

Station Cottages

M298QH

Bankfield Road

M297LT

Rindle Road

M297NB

Hayfield Avenue

M297QX

Peel Lane

M297HN

Avon Road

M297FB

Manchester Road

M297UE

Fieldhurst Close

M297LE

Great Moss Road

M297NJ

Abbotts Green

M297DZ

Manchester Road

M281DU

Chaddock Lane

M281FF

Eastacre Mews

M281BD

City Road

M297QZ

Peel Lane

M281PT

Dandelion Green

M297GA

Yewbarrow Close

M297EE

Abbotts Green

M281DR

Chaddock Lane

M281PE

Weavers Close

M297NT

Blackmoor Avenue

M297LP

Nook Lane

M281BE

Lower New Row

M297GG

Greenland Close

M297LQ

Rindle Road

M297HU

East Lancashire Road

M297DR

Parkdale

M297BQ

Manchester Road

M297HT

Merton Grove

M281NU

Silk Mill Street

M281EQ

Gilliburns Fold

M298NZ

Hough Street

M281AU

Richmond Road

M298RD

Dewberry Close

M297DS

Penketh Avenue

M297SB

Lark Hill

M298GU

Wardley Square

M281NX

Silk Mill Street

M297GY

Hope Street

M297JJ

Second Avenue

M297DU

Holbeck

M281SA

Greenwood Close

M297JH

First Avenue

M297HW

Dee Road

M297JE

Lower Green Lane

M298RU

Rawsthorne Street

M298RB

Bank House Close

M297RR

The Straits

M281AF

Mosley Common Road

M297FS

Church Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.