Postcode M29 7FL is located in a major urban area, within the Astley area 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, about 15% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leigh East & Higher Folds is £43,604 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 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 4,568 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% 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 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 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M29 7FL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 2025 | 17, Debdale Lane, Manchester, M29 7FL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 58, Manchester Road, Manchester, M29 7EJ | Terraced | Freehold | £172,500 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | 119, Manchester Road, Manchester, M29 7FH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £249,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 40, Green Avenue, Manchester, M29 7EH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 36, Green Avenue, Manchester, M29 7EH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £150,000 |
In the M29 7FL postcode area, located within Leigh East & Higher Folds, there are 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | St Mary's Catholic High School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Apr 2019. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Bedford High School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Oct 2023. |
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 7FL, 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 7FL records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 public order.
The median sale price around M29 7FL in Astley is £260,000 (about £290 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to M29 7FL, including St Mary's Catholic High School (Good), St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School (Good) and Bedford High School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
M29 7FL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,568 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 7FL is Michael Wheeler (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eileen Patricia Strathearn (Reform UK).