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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

M297QR

Corless Fold

M297PG

Merlewood Drive

M297SR

Footman Close

M297GG

Greenland Close

M298HB

Well Street

M297UE

Fieldhurst Close

M297HY

Higher Green Lane

M297RH

Clyde Road

M297ND

Bullcroft Drive

M297WD

Salisbury Way

WA35QE

East Lancashire Road

M297FW

Pendeen Close

M297NP

Dovey Close

M297DE

St Ambrose Road

M297NL

Acresfield

M297DX

Manchester Road

M297PA

Bude Avenue

M297JR

Higher Green Lane

M297SA

Caldwell Avenue

M297RE

Birtle Drive

M297TN

Marklands Chase

M297QY

Third Avenue

M297BS

Coldalhurst Lane

M297EA

Caldwell Avenue

M297FG

Tan Pits Close

M297HS

Brook Drive

M297PN

Hartland Close

M297WE

Minster Grove

M297PH

Manor Road

M297NX

Oakdale Drive

M297GQ

South Lane

M297FB

Manchester Road

M297DQ

Fieldhead Avenue

M297BZ

Princes Avenue

M297PE

Bodmin Road

M297EP

Purbeck Way

M297BA

Astley Street

M297PP

Melton Close

M297PX

Stour Road

M297QW

Cleworth Close

M297NT

Blackmoor Avenue

M297JW

Mosedale Close

M297EY

Garrett Lane

M297AL

Windsor Avenue

M297PY

Ennerdale Road

M297DU

Holbeck

M297WL

Tintern Avenue

M297HU

East Lancashire Road

M297FH

Manchester Road

WA35PX

Old Moss Lane

M297JU

Kennedy Road

M297NA

Esthwaite Drive

M297NE

Albany Grove

M297QL

Turnberry Close

M297LT

Rindle Road

M297NG

Brindlehurst Drive

M297PD

Chancery Close

M297AX

Astley Street

M297RD

Whimbrel Road

WA35QL

East Lancashire Road

M297NW

Withington Drive

M297EQ

Rydal Close

M297HG

Higher Green Lane

M298WN

Hough Lane

M297DG

Moorgate Drive

WA35QJ

East Lancashire Road

M297HZ

Higher Green Lane

M297SY

Thistle Croft

M297TD

Petrel Close

M297BD

Ley Crescent

M297ED

Sandy Lane

M297LP

Nook Lane

M297NF

Prosperity

M297DY

Manchester Road

M297ER

Coach Road

M297GL

Duke Street

M297DW

Meanley Road

M297QG

Brimelows Buildings

M297GP

Lodge Drive

M297GF

Greenland Road

M297LZ

Astley Road

M298HD

Garden Street

M297TX

Astley Hall Drive

M297HN

Avon Road

M297FE

Peel Lane

M297EE

Abbotts Green

M297BX

Wycombe Drive

M297QU

Woodburns Row

M297NH

Helston Way

M297TU

Cedarwood Close

M297WS

Stour Road

M297LF

Great Moss Road

M297FQ

Lee Fold

M297BE

Parkfield Avenue

M297DR

Parkdale

M297RL

Ely Drive

M297QA

Chiltern Way

M297BH

Woodlands Road

M297TP

Ashwood Close

M297JH

First Avenue

Data Sources

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