Postcode insights

M28 1AF

Mosley Common Road

Tyldesley & Mosley Common

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Detailed insights for M28 1AF

Overview

Postcode M28 1AF is located in a major urban area, within the Tyldesley & Mosley Common ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common is £52,106 per year. The nearest station is Walkden, about 1.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is The Common.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,157 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.5%

Approximately 0.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common is £52,106 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from M28 1AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common near M28 1AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Walkden located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M28 1AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe CommonMediumWalking directions to The Common
0.1 miThe CommonSmallWalking directions to The Common

Area Profile

Population
500
Population density
2,647.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.83(-25%)
Other theft
15.81(+140%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.18(-15%)
Vehicle crime
8.22(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.22(-9%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
420
83.33%
Chinese
23
4.56%
African
15
2.98%
Indian
12
2.38%
White and Black African (mixed)
9
1.79%
Total population: 504

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
137
34.86%
Level 3 (A level)
80
20.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
71
18.07%
No qualifications
47
11.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
8.4%
Total 16+ residents: 393

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
101
48.79%
Owns outright
68
32.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
14.49%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.38%
Social rents from council
1
0.48%
Total households: 207

Property prices in Tyldesley & Mosley Common

Median price£246,500
Price per sq ft£281
Sales (last 12 months)212
Typical range (middle 50%)£172K – £320K

Based on 212 recent sales, the median property price is £246,500 (about £281 per square foot) in Tyldesley & Mosley Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tyldesley & Mosley Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached58£385,000£341
Semi-Detached97£250,000£289
Terraced49£150,000£190
Flats8£113,000£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tyldesley & Mosley Common

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tyldesley & Mosley Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,500£75,000£124,000£102,000
2017£278,745£79,500£150,000£95,000
2018£291,250£77,750£160,000£104,500
2019£313,500£77,000£165,000£100,000
2020£309,248£82,475£189,950£108,750
2021£337,495£97,000£210,000£120,850
2022£359,995£103,000£230,000£156,750
2023£389,995£105,000£250,000£148,000
2024£380,000£102,000£230,000£154,000
2025£390,000£116,000£240,000£146,000
2026£382,500£108,500£257,000£148,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tyldesley & Mosley Common.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tyldesley & Mosley Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189£128£157£106
2017£221£148£160£110
2018£255£130£188£118
2019£261£126£197£116
2020£268£133£221£116
2021£277£147£227£143
2022£306£158£278£179
2023£339£166£289£172
2024£336£172£261£195
2025£341£191£281£180
2026£326£170£282£184
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tyldesley & Mosley Common.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tyldesley & Mosley Common in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 1AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 1AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Dec 2025172, Mosley Common Road, Manchester, M28 1AFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£240,000
13 Mar 2025204, Mosley Common Road, Manchester, M28 1AFTerracedFreehold£145,000
25 Jul 202514, Foxfold Close, Manchester, M28 1EJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£275,000
03 Mar 202516, Foxfold Close, Manchester, M28 1EJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£292,000
17 Feb 20255, Tybyrne Close, Manchester, M28 1BLOtherLeasehold£240,000

Schools

In the M28 1AF postcode area, located within Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M28 1AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt John's CofE Primary School Mosley CommonVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHoly Family Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBoothstown Methodist Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M28 1AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M28 1AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar131 Mosley Common Road, Mosley Common, Tyldesley, M28 1AHWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miLondisTurncroft Way, Wigan, M28 1BNWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miLidlMosley Common Road, Wigan, M29 8RZWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).

Band A£1,354
Band B£1,580
Band C£1,806
Band D£2,031
Band E£2,483
Band F£2,934
Band G£3,385
Band H£4,063

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M28 1AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adrian White

Tyldesley & Mosley Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Michael Wheeler

Worsley and Eccles - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyWorsley and EcclesE14001598
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley CommonE02001315
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 029CE01006379
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M28 1AF

Is M28 1AF (Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common) safe?

The area around M28 1AF records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near M28 1AF?

The median sale price around M28 1AF in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common is £246,500 (about £281 per square foot) based on 212 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M28 1AF?

There are 6 schools close to M28 1AF, including St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common (Good), Holy Family Catholic Primary School (Good) and Boothstown Methodist Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M28 1AF?

M28 1AF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,157 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M28 1AF (Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Worsley and Eccles covering M28 1AF is Michael Wheeler (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Adrian White (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.