Postcode M29 7DW is located in a rural town, within the Astley area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Tyldesley South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% 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 £214,250 and £360,500. The nearest station is Atherton, about 1.7 miles away. There are 7 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,110 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Tyldesley South has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.4% 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 7DW.
Tyldesley South near M29 7DW 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 1.7 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 160 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 | 49 | £405,000 | £337 |
| Semi-Detached | 85 | £250,000 | £288 |
| Terraced | 20 | £179,750 | £229 |
| Flats | 6 | £152,500 | £219 |
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 | £390,000 | £135,000 | £238,000 | £175,750 |
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 | £322 | £316 | £293 | £239 |
| 2026 | £328 | £211 | £288 | £239 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M29 7DW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 2026 | 23, Meanley Road, Manchester, M29 7DW | Terraced | Freehold | £163,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 4, Lord Street, Manchester, M29 7GT | Terraced | Freehold | £180,500 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 29, Thorncroft Avenue, Manchester, M29 7TA | Detached | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Apartment 5, 26, Thorncroft Avenue, Manchester, M29 7TA | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 1, Briarwood Close, Manchester, M29 7TL | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £212,000 |
In the M29 7DW postcode area, located within Tyldesley South, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Tyldesley Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2020. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Sept 2023. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M29 7DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Off-Licence | Richmond Drive, Wigan, WN7 2FT | Walking directions to Off-Licence |
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 7DW, 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 7DW records about 67 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around M29 7DW in Astley is £260,000 (about £290 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to M29 7DW, including Tyldesley Primary School (Good), St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
M29 7DW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,110 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 7DW is Michael Wheeler (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eileen Patricia Strathearn (Reform UK).