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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£315
Sales (last 12 months)160
Typical range (middle 50%)£229K – £346K

Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £315 per square foot) in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £565,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached44£389,250£349
Semi-Detached87£270,000£310
Terraced21£220,000£217
Flats8£177,500£269

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,748£125,500£155,000£179,000
2017£281,995£154,456£165,000£177,000
2018£295,000£169,975£177,000£163,995
2019£316,995£165,000£190,000£137,500
2020£316,995£175,000£215,000£152,500
2021£337,995£172,000£216,000£175,498
2022£369,495£172,500£255,975£209,995
2023£394,998£265,944£237,500
2024£394,750£148,750£235,000£219,000
2025£392,500£195,000£259,000£227,750
2026£382,500£177,500£252,000£162,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216£135£181£192
2017£226£218£174£186
2018£253£225£206£220
2019£261£211£216£170
2020£270£200£229£188
2021£276£258£242£204
2022£306£185£286£271
2023£346£310£265
2024£334£225£262£277
2025£344£288£288£262
2026£384£287£317£215
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.