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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 171 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
Detached56£371,500
Flats3£170,000
Semi-Detached83£250,000
Terraced29£220,000

10 years median price trend in Astley

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

All postcodes in Astley

M297AT

Derwent Street

M297QD

Hollins Close

M297NQ

Tiverton Close

M297HD

Treen Road

M297LY

Astley Moss

M297WA

Abbey Road

M297FT

Hen Fold Road

M297AF

Sherwood Avenue

M297ET

Church Road

M297FR

Westgate Drive

M297GB

Kirkfell Drive

M297WQ

Fountains Close

M297JS

Chaddock Lane

M297SF

Meadow Nook

M297SL

Burnet Close

M297GR

St Stephens Close

M297HP

Clifton Avenue

M297WT

Wainscot Close

M297EX

Henfold Road

M297NR

Lingards Lane

M297EH

Green Avenue

M297NJ

Abbotts Green

M297RJ

Abbey Road

M297JY

Chaddock Lane

M297JE

Lower Green Lane

WA35PY

Jennet's Lane

M297RB

Frome Close

M297TJ

Abbeycroft Close

M297DF

South Lane

M297FD

Lingards Drive

M297AN

Princes Avenue

M297AR

Ennerdale Road

M297TB

Shearwater Avenue

M297DN

Peace Street

M297JQ

Boatmans Row

M297WW

Lichfield Avenue

M297FY

St Austell Avenue

M297DZ

Manchester Road

M297DT

Crossgill

M297GH

Parkfield Close

M297RF

Tanhouse Avenue

M297RP

Bickley Grove

M297QE

Seathwaite Close

M298RL

Mossfield Close

M297DS

Penketh Avenue

M297EG

Loweswater Avenue

M297EW

Higher Green Lane

M297AH

Beechwood Crescent

M297AS

Coniston Road

M297AP

Norwood Avenue

M297JB

Higher Green Lane

M297SD

Manchester Road

M298RP

Wayfarers Drive

M297PQ

Summerfield Drive

M297RG

Riding Close

M297GZ

Troutbeck Drive

M297PL

Yarn Croft

M297HR

Brook Drive

M297DA

Princes Avenue

M297GU

Maden Street

M297AW

Princes Avenue

M298RJ

Porterfield Drive

M297TG

Thorncroft Avenue

M297BP

Manchester Road

M297BL

Haweswater Avenue

M297BT

Manchester Road

M297DD

High Street

M297HJ

Whimbrel Road

M297FL

Debdale Lane

M297WG

Abbey Road

M297HB

Treen Road

M297RW

Parnell Close

M297WX

Stour Road

M297QS

Scott Street

M297ES

Avondale Drive

M297HW

Dee Road

M297HL

Humber Road

M297BF

North Lane

M297DB

Clegg Street

M297AU

Thirlmere Avenue

M297WB

Stour Road

M297GN

Burnside Close

M297EJ

Manchester Road

M297PJ

Coombe Close

M297PT

Berryfold Way

M297SZ

Meadowsweet Close

M297HF

Chelford Drive

M297BJ

Sunnybank Road

M297SJ

Eggar Close

M297SU

Larkmead

M297ST

Lark Field Close

M297AE

Willow Avenue

M297LG

Rindle Road

M297LS

Station Cottages

M297AA

Kermishaw Nook

M297TA

Thorncroft Avenue

M297LR

Rindle Road

M297HQ

Higher Green Lane

M297GY

Hope Street

M297TL

Briarwood Close

Data Sources

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