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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

M297SG

Ann Lane

M297WH

Abbey Road

M297UD

Hurstbrook Close

M297HH

Stour Road

M297JG

Windmill Lane

M297SQ

Manchester Road

M297NB

Hayfield Avenue

M297AZ

Astley Street

M297LE

Great Moss Road

M298AP

Garrett Hall Gardens

M297SB

Lark Hill

M297JL

Peel Lane

M297AJ

Cranworth Avenue

M297BR

Manchester Road

M297JF

Lower Green Lane

M297HE

Meads Grove

M297EL

Rufford Place

M297QZ

Peel Lane

M297BG

Manchester Road

M297LN

East Lancashire Road

M297JZ

Lower Green Lane

M297AB

North Lane

M297RR

The Straits

M297TE

Kittiwake Close

M297GD

Loughrigg Close

M297JJ

Second Avenue

M297DP

Hawkworth

M297NN

Ellenor Drive

M297FN

Caldwell Close

M297EF

Parkfield Avenue

M297GA

Yewbarrow Close

M297GT

Lord Street

M297RU

Windsor Avenue

M297HA

Treen Road

M297PU

Chalfont Drive

M297PZ

Thirlmere Avenue

M297LX

Astley Moss

M297PW

Cranleigh Drive

M297BB

Standish Street

M297AD

North Lane

M297FX

Henfold Road

M298RQ

Haseley Close

M297PR

Charnwood Close

M297AQ

Ullswater Road

M297WN

Abbey Road

M297QJ

Muirfield Drive

M297DL

School Street

M297FJ

Hadbutt Lane

M297UZ

Limewood Meadow

M297JP

Grundys Close

M297QT

Worsley View

M297NU

Truro Road

M297UA

Moorgate Drive

M297QP

Ellesmere Street

M297FA

Meadow Walk

M297NS

Marklands Road

M297RN

Abbey Road

M297WY

Wycombe Drive

M297HX

East Lancashire Road

M297SP

Stonebridge Mews

M297QX

Peel Lane

M297DH

South Gardens

M297FS

Church Road

M297JD

Brook Meadow Close

M297FZ

Porthleven Crescent

M297SS

Astley Brook Close

M297QB

Hollins Close

M297LQ

Rindle Road

M297RT

Garner Drive

M297EZ

Bodmin Road

M297FP

Moss Fold

M297HT

Merton Grove

M297PF

Bodmin Road

M297FF

Green Avenue

M297WP

Winchester Avenue

M297GS

Brown Street

M297JT

Chaddock Lane

M297LL

Moss Lane

M297GW

The Hillock

M297WF

Wells Close

WA35QF

Jennetts Lane

M297FU

Henfold Road

M297AG

Astley Street

M297LJ

Astley

M297PB

Briary Drive

M297EB

Newlands Avenue

M297WR

Glastonbury Road

M297JA

Higher Green Lane

M297BQ

Manchester Road

M298NW

Hough Lane

M297PS

Kingsfield Way

M297BY

Manchester Road

M297QH

Kentmere Drive

M297JN

Dunmail Close

M297LU

Astley Moss

M297AY

Astley Street

M297QF

Lingmoor Drive

Data Sources

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