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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

M297DW

Meanley Road

M297HH

Stour Road

M297JU

Kennedy Road

M297LR

Rindle Road

M298RP

Wayfarers Drive

WA35PY

Jennet's Lane

M297DG

Moorgate Drive

M297FE

Peel Lane

M297FN

Caldwell Close

M297GN

Burnside Close

M297JF

Lower Green Lane

M297PJ

Coombe Close

M297QY

Third Avenue

M297DN

Peace Street

M297HN

Avon Road

M297JN

Dunmail Close

M297TN

Marklands Chase

M297WP

Winchester Avenue

M297FU

Henfold Road

M297PE

Bodmin Road

M297PL

Yarn Croft

M297PU

Chalfont Drive

M297QA

Chiltern Way

M297EW

Higher Green Lane

M297HS

Brook Drive

M297JZ

Lower Green Lane

M297ND

Bullcroft Drive

M297PR

Charnwood Close

M297EG

Loweswater Avenue

M297GZ

Troutbeck Drive

M298RL

Mossfield Close

M297HA

Treen Road

M297AJ

Cranworth Avenue

M297BT

Manchester Road

M297EZ

Bodmin Road

M297ST

Lark Field Close

M297DA

Princes Avenue

M297EB

Newlands Avenue

M297RP

Bickley Grove

M297HG

Higher Green Lane

M297HW

Dee Road

M297QX

Peel Lane

M297RE

Birtle Drive

M297WY

Wycombe Drive

M297EE

Abbotts Green

M297WE

Minster Grove

M297DH

South Gardens

M297FD

Lingards Drive

M297HD

Treen Road

M297AP

Norwood Avenue

M297LE

Great Moss Road

M297SY

Thistle Croft

M297AW

Princes Avenue

M297BF

North Lane

M297DS

Penketh Avenue

M297PS

Kingsfield Way

M297SZ

Meadowsweet Close

M297AD

North Lane

M297FT

Hen Fold Road

M297GF

Greenland Road

M297PP

Melton Close

M297PY

Ennerdale Road

M297QJ

Muirfield Drive

M297SS

Astley Brook Close

M297SU

Larkmead

M297WN

Abbey Road

M297DL

School Street

M297EA

Caldwell Avenue

M297FJ

Hadbutt Lane

M297GW

The Hillock

M297PA

Bude Avenue

M297QS

Scott Street

M297QU

Woodburns Row

M297WD

Salisbury Way

M297AQ

Ullswater Road

M297DF

South Lane

M297NT

Blackmoor Avenue

M297RH

Clyde Road

M297AH

Beechwood Crescent

M297ET

Church Road

M297GD

Loughrigg Close

M297PW

Cranleigh Drive

M298RQ

Haseley Close

M297EQ

Rydal Close

M297FH

Manchester Road

M297JS

Chaddock Lane

M297JY

Chaddock Lane

M297FW

Pendeen Close

M297NN

Ellenor Drive

M297LU

Astley Moss

M297WA

Abbey Road

M297FP

Moss Fold

M297HT

Merton Grove

M297JT

Chaddock Lane

M297NG

Brindlehurst Drive

M297QT

Worsley View

WA35PX

Old Moss Lane

Data Sources

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