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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 151 recent sales, the median property price is £259,000 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
Detached44£345,625
Flats1£170,000
Semi-Detached86£255,000
Terraced20£187,500

10 years median price trend in Astley

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

All postcodes in Astley

M297AE

Willow Avenue

M297BR

Manchester Road

M297BY

Manchester Road

M297JH

First Avenue

M297QE

Seathwaite Close

M297GY

Hope Street

M297PT

Berryfold Way

M297WR

Glastonbury Road

M297AL

Windsor Avenue

M297BP

Manchester Road

M297JL

Peel Lane

M297RW

Parnell Close

M298HB

Well Street

M297BH

Woodlands Road

M297EX

Henfold Road

M297GB

Kirkfell Drive

M297QZ

Peel Lane

M297TE

Kittiwake Close

M297AA

Kermishaw Nook

M297EY

Garrett Lane

M297JP

Grundys Close

M297LZ

Astley Road

M297PB

Briary Drive

M297TP

Ashwood Close

M297WW

Lichfield Avenue

M297AG

Astley Street

M297DY

Manchester Road

M297FR

Westgate Drive

M297GU

Maden Street

M297HE

Meads Grove

M297BA

Astley Street

M297FB

Manchester Road

M297PZ

Thirlmere Avenue

M297WL

Tintern Avenue

M298NW

Hough Lane

M297WF

Wells Close

M297EL

Rufford Place

M297LY

Astley Moss

M297PF

Bodmin Road

M297WB

Stour Road

M297ED

Sandy Lane

M297GP

Lodge Drive

M297NQ

Tiverton Close

M297PG

Merlewood Drive

M297DP

Hawkworth

M297EH

Green Avenue

M297LL

Moss Lane

M297RF

Tanhouse Avenue

WA35QL

East Lancashire Road

M297DR

Parkdale

M297GS

Brown Street

M297LP

Nook Lane

M297PD

Chancery Close

M297AX

Astley Street

M297BG

Manchester Road

M297DZ

Manchester Road

M297EP

Purbeck Way

M297GG

Greenland Close

M297NF

Prosperity

M297QR

Corless Fold

M297SP

Stonebridge Mews

M297TB

Shearwater Avenue

M297NJ

Abbotts Green

M297AB

North Lane

M297AR

Ennerdale Road

M297DT

Crossgill

M297ER

Coach Road

M297HF

Chelford Drive

M297JA

Higher Green Lane

M297JE

Lower Green Lane

WA35QE

East Lancashire Road

M297HQ

Higher Green Lane

M297SF

Meadow Nook

M297FL

Debdale Lane

M297LS

Station Cottages

M297QB

Hollins Close

M297QD

Hollins Close

M297UZ

Limewood Meadow

M297FZ

Porthleven Crescent

M297GQ

South Lane

M297JB

Higher Green Lane

M297RT

Garner Drive

M297UE

Fieldhurst Close

M298HD

Garden Street

M298RJ

Porterfield Drive

M297BS

Coldalhurst Lane

M297NR

Lingards Lane

M297TA

Thorncroft Avenue

M297BB

Standish Street

M297FA

Meadow Walk

M297GA

Yewbarrow Close

M297LT

Rindle Road

M297RU

Windsor Avenue

M297TG

Thorncroft Avenue

M298WN

Hough Lane

M297HR

Brook Drive

M297LG

Rindle Road

M297PH

Manor Road

M297WT

Wainscot Close

M297AN

Princes Avenue

Data Sources

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