Postcode M28 1BL 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.
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.
Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% 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.
The average income per household in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common is £52,106 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 197 ft away from M28 1BL.
Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common near M28 1BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Walkden located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Common | Medium | Walking directions to The Common |
| 0.1 mi | The Common | Small | Walking directions to The Common |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 58 | £385,000 | £341 |
| Semi-Detached | 97 | £250,000 | £289 |
| Terraced | 49 | £150,000 | £190 |
| Flats | 8 | £113,000 | £183 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M28 1BL.
In the M28 1BL postcode area, located within Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M28 1BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Turncroft Way, Wigan, M28 1BN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 131 Mosley Common Road, Mosley Common, Tyldesley, M28 1AH | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Mosley Common Road, Wigan, M29 8RZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M28 1BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adrian White
Tyldesley & Mosley Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Michael Wheeler
Worsley and Eccles - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M28 1BL 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.
The median sale price around M28 1BL in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common is £246,500 (about £281 per square foot) based on 212 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to M28 1BL, including St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common (Good), Boothstown Methodist Primary School (Good) and Holy Family Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
M28 1BL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Worsley and Eccles covering M28 1BL is Michael Wheeler (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Adrian White (Reform UK).
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.