Postcode M29 7FL is located in a major urban area, within the Astley ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Leigh East & Higher Folds area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leigh East & Higher Folds is £43,604 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 East & Higher Folds has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,825 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh East & Higher Folds has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leigh East & Higher Folds is £43,604 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 101 ft away from M29 7FL.
Leigh East & Higher Folds near M29 7FL 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 154 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 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 | 45 | £346,250 |
| Flats | 1 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 87 | £255,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Astley
In the M29 7FL postcode area, located within Leigh East & Higher Folds, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.