Postcode M29 7HE is located in a major urban area, within the Astley area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common is £52,106 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 2.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Ellesmere Street Park.
Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,997 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.
Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common is £52,106 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from M29 7HE.
Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common near M29 7HE 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ellesmere Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Ellesmere Street Park |
| 0.2 mi | Withington Common | Small | Walking directions to Withington Common |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M29 7HE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2026 | 7, Meads Grove, Manchester, M29 7HE | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £305,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 14, Meads Grove, Manchester, M29 7HE | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 518, Manchester Road, Manchester, M29 7BP | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 551, Manchester Road, Manchester, M29 7BG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £360,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 525, Manchester Road, Manchester, M29 7BG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £225,000 |
In the M29 7HE postcode area, located within Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common, there are 6 primary and 1 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 | Primary | St Stephen's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Tyldesley Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2020. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M29 7HE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | Manchester Road, Manchester, M29 7BQ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Chaddock Lane, Wigan, M29 7HX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 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 7HE, 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 7HE records about 30 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 burglary, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around M29 7HE in Astley is £260,000 (about £290 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to M29 7HE, including St Stephen's CofE Primary School (Requires improvement), St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School (Good) and Tyldesley Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
M29 7HE scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,997 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 7HE is Michael Wheeler (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eileen Patricia Strathearn (Reform UK).