Postcode M29 7EJ is located in a major urban area, within the Astley ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Leigh South East area. It has high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Leigh South East is £36,300 per year. The nearest station is Atherton located about 2.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Leigh South East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,810 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh South East has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Leigh South East is £36,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 21 ft away from M29 7EJ.
Leigh South East near M29 7EJ 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £256,000 in Astley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £605,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 91 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Astley
In the M29 7EJ postcode area, located within Leigh South East, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.