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About

Astley ward lies within the historic township of Astley, situated in the northeast of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types from older terraces to modern developments. It is bordered by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal to the south, which historically supported local industry. The ward contains several local parks and green spaces, including the grounds of the former Astley Hall, contributing to its character.

The community is served by local shops, schools, and public houses centred around the main thoroughfares. A notable feature is the Astley Green Colliery Museum, located on the site of a former deep coal mine, with its preserved headgear being a prominent landmark. The ward's landscape includes areas of farmland and mossland, reflecting its past as part of Lancashire's rural and industrial belt. Residential streets are generally quiet, with good road links to surrounding towns.

Area overview

On average Astley has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Astley is £52,100 per year. There are 5 schools in Astley: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Astley

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Astley 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£346,250
Flats1£170,000
Semi-Detached87£255,000
Terraced21£190,000

10 years median price trend in Astley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Astley.

All postcodes in Astley

M297SA

Caldwell Avenue

M297DB

Clegg Street

M297QG

Brimelows Buildings

M297RG

Riding Close

M297NH

Helston Way

M297BJ

Sunnybank Road

M297DU

Holbeck

M297DX

Manchester Road

M297SB

Lark Hill

M297SR

Footman Close

M297TU

Cedarwood Close

M297WH

Abbey Road

M297NX

Oakdale Drive

M297SL

Burnet Close

M297EJ

Manchester Road

M297HJ

Whimbrel Road

M297HP

Clifton Avenue

M297NL

Acresfield

M297QF

Lingmoor Drive

M297RJ

Abbey Road

M297TX

Astley Hall Drive

M297JW

Mosedale Close

M297LX

Astley Moss

M297SD

Manchester Road

M297WQ

Fountains Close

M297AS

Coniston Road

M297BE

Parkfield Avenue

M297JG

Windmill Lane

M297PQ

Summerfield Drive

M297TJ

Abbeycroft Close

M297FF

Green Avenue

M297FG

Tan Pits Close

M297LQ

Rindle Road

M297SJ

Eggar Close

M297AU

Thirlmere Avenue

M297DQ

Fieldhead Avenue

M297GL

Duke Street

M297NA

Esthwaite Drive

M297RR

The Straits

M297NE

Albany Grove

M297NS

Marklands Road

M297DD

High Street

M297FX

Henfold Road

M297LF

Great Moss Road

M297LJ

Astley

M297BQ

Manchester Road

M297LN

East Lancashire Road

M297NB

Hayfield Avenue

M297NW

Withington Drive

M297QP

Ellesmere Street

M297TL

Briarwood Close

M297BL

Haweswater Avenue

M297BX

Wycombe Drive

M297FQ

Lee Fold

M297GT

Lord Street

M297NP

Dovey Close

M297PN

Hartland Close

WA35QJ

East Lancashire Road

WA35QF

Jennetts Lane

M297GH

Parkfield Close

M297AZ

Astley Street

M297FY

St Austell Avenue

M297JJ

Second Avenue

M297QH

Kentmere Drive

M297AF

Sherwood Avenue

M297AY

Astley Street

M297HY

Higher Green Lane

M297JR

Higher Green Lane

M297PX

Stour Road

M297QL

Turnberry Close

M297RB

Frome Close

M297AT

Derwent Street

M297BZ

Princes Avenue

M297RL

Ely Drive

M297RN

Abbey Road

M297SQ

Manchester Road

M297BD

Ley Crescent

M297FS

Church Road

M297HU

East Lancashire Road

M297QW

Cleworth Close

M297WG

Abbey Road

M297GR

St Stephens Close

M297WX

Stour Road

M297ES

Avondale Drive

M297HZ

Higher Green Lane

M297SG

Ann Lane

M297UA

Moorgate Drive

M297UD

Hurstbrook Close

M297WS

Stour Road

M297DE

St Ambrose Road

M297EF

Parkfield Avenue

M297HB

Treen Road

M297HX

East Lancashire Road

M297JQ

Boatmans Row

M297NU

Truro Road

M297TD

Petrel Close

M297HL

Humber Road

M297JD

Brook Meadow Close

M297RD

Whimbrel Road

M298AP

Astley

Data Sources

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