Postcode M29 7HY is located in a major urban area, within the Astley ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% 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 nearest station is Atherton, about 2.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Ellesmere Street Park.
Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,723 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 195 ft away from M29 7HY.
Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common near M29 7HY 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ellesmere Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Ellesmere Street Park |
| 0.4 mi | Withington Common | Small | Walking directions to Withington Common |
| 0.1 mi | Village Green | Small | Walking directions to Village Green |
Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £257,000 (about £295 per square foot) in Astley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £540,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £385,000 | £325 |
| Semi-Detached | 96 | £240,000 | £289 |
| Terraced | 22 | £186,250 | £242 |
| Flats | 8 | £177,500 | £302 |
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 | £365,000 | £195,000 | £250,000 | £222,500 |
| 2026 | £379,000 | £170,000 | £229,500 | £172,500 |
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 | £320 | £316 | £292 | £244 |
| 2026 | £302 | £251 | £279 | £275 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M29 7HY.
In the M29 7HY postcode area, located within Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M29 7HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Chaddock Lane, Wigan, M29 7HX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Manchester Road, Manchester, M29 7BQ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | Abbotts Green, Wigan, M29 7DX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Manchester Road, Wigan, M29 7DY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.
Elected local representatives for M29 7HY, 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 7HY records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 other theft.
The median sale price around M29 7HY in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common is £257,000 (about £295 per square foot) based on 173 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to M29 7HY, including St Stephen's CofE Primary School (Good), St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Mary's Catholic High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
M29 7HY scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,723 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 7HY is Michael Wheeler (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eileen Patricia Strathearn (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.