Postcode M29 7BL is located in a major urban area, within the Astley area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Tyldesley South area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tyldesley South is £53,608 per year. The median sale price in Astley is £260,000 (around £290 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £212,000 and £355,000. The nearest station is Atherton, about 1.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Astley Street Park.
Tyldesley South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,310 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Tyldesley South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Tyldesley South is £53,608 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M29 7BL.
Tyldesley South near M29 7BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Atherton located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Astley Street Park | Medium | Walking directions to Astley Street Park |
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £290 per square foot) in Astley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,490,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £390,000 | £329 |
| Semi-Detached | 89 | £240,000 | £288 |
| Terraced | 21 | £180,500 | £239 |
| Flats | 8 | £170,000 | £269 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £248,248 | £66,500 | £155,000 | £123,000 |
| 2017 | £254,750 | £68,500 | £155,000 | £150,000 |
| 2018 | £264,250 | £130,000 | £164,100 | £117,000 |
| 2019 | £304,995 | £107,475 | £174,475 | £137,475 |
| 2020 | £289,995 | £91,000 | £180,000 | £153,500 |
| 2021 | £299,950 | £108,000 | £199,950 | £160,000 |
| 2022 | £342,500 | £111,000 | £230,500 | £205,000 |
| 2023 | £335,000 | £104,000 | £237,000 | £190,000 |
| 2024 | £362,500 | £86,750 | £244,975 | £183,000 |
| 2025 | £370,000 | £195,000 | £250,000 | £222,500 |
| 2026 | £387,500 | £135,000 | £230,000 | £191,020 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £216 | £109 | £176 | £192 |
| 2017 | £220 | £136 | £176 | £183 |
| 2018 | £243 | £208 | £195 | £149 |
| 2019 | £257 | £152 | £209 | £175 |
| 2020 | £266 | £137 | £215 | £189 |
| 2021 | £265 | £152 | £233 | £169 |
| 2022 | £314 | £176 | £283 | £246 |
| 2023 | £324 | £161 | £274 | £226 |
| 2024 | £305 | £158 | £288 | £221 |
| 2025 | £320 | £316 | £293 | £239 |
| 2026 | £305 | £211 | £286 | £266 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M29 7BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2025 | 7, Haweswater Avenue, Manchester, M29 7BL | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 4, Ullswater Road, Manchester, M29 7AQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 80, Ullswater Road, Manchester, M29 7AQ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 51, Ullswater Road, Manchester, M29 7AQ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £238,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 1, Purbeck Way, Manchester, M29 7EP | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 |
In the M29 7BL postcode area, located within Tyldesley South, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M29 7BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Kingsfield Way, Wigan, M29 7PS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Abbotts Green, Wigan, M29 7DX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Manchester Road, Wigan, M29 7DY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M29 7BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eileen Patricia Strathearn
Astley - Elected 7 May 2026
Michael Wheeler
Worsley and Eccles - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M29 7BL records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 burglary.
The median sale price around M29 7BL in Astley is £260,000 (about £290 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to M29 7BL, including Tyldesley Primary School (Good), St Stephen's CofE Primary School (Good) and St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
M29 7BL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,310 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 M29 7BL is Michael Wheeler (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eileen Patricia Strathearn (Reform UK).