Postcode insights

M29 7PX

Stour Road

Astley

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Detailed insights for M29 7PX

Overview

Postcode M29 7PX is located in a major urban area, within the Astley ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Tyldesley North area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 82% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tyldesley North is £42,207 per year. The nearest station is Atherton, about 1.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Astley Street Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
19
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Tyldesley North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,051 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Tyldesley North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Tyldesley North is £42,207 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M29 7PX.

Flood risk

No risk

Tyldesley North near M29 7PX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Atherton located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M29 7PX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAstley Street ParkMediumWalking directions to Astley Street Park

Area Profile

Population
304
Population density
4,590.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Burglary
7.06(+27%)
Violence and sexual offences
5.14(-86%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.5(-75%)
Shoplifting
2.57(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.57(-71%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
89.8%
Other White
7
2.3%
Indian
5
1.64%
African
4
1.32%
Other
4
1.32%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
34.14%
Level 3 (A level)
45
18.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
16.47%
No qualifications
31
12.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.64%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
46.4%
Owns with a mortgage
52
41.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.6%
Social rents from council
2
1.6%
Other social rented
1
0.8%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Astley

Median price£257,000
Price per sq ft£295
Sales (last 12 months)173
Typical range (middle 50%)£217K – £335K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Astley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached47£385,000£325
Semi-Detached96£240,000£289
Terraced22£186,250£242
Flats8£177,500£302

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Astley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Astley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Astley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Astley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Astley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Astley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M29 7PX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M29 7PX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2026160, Stour Road, Manchester, M29 7PXSemi-DetachedFreehold£278,000
27 Nov 2025144, Stour Road, Manchester, M29 7PXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£250,000
28 Mar 2025115, Stour Road, Manchester, M29 7PXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£252,500
11 Jul 20257, Yarn Croft, Manchester, M29 7PLOtherFreehold£1,575
19 Nov 202565, Bodmin Road, Manchester, M29 7PESemi-DetachedLeasehold£262,500

Schools

In the M29 7PX postcode area, located within Tyldesley North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M29 7PX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryTyldesley Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryTyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and NurseryVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableCambian Tyldesley SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M29 7PX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M29 7PX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodKingsfield Way, Wigan, M29 7PSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miRoyal Mini Market194 Elliott Street, Tyldesley, M29 8DSWalking directions to Royal Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).

Band A£1,354
Band B£1,580
Band C£1,806
Band D£2,031
Band E£2,483
Band F£2,934
Band G£3,385
Band H£4,063

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M29 7PX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Eileen Patricia Strathearn

Astley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Michael Wheeler

Worsley and Eccles - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyWorsley and EcclesE14001598
WardAstleyE05014992
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tyldesley NorthE02001311
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 025DE01006377
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1983-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M29 7PX

Is M29 7PX (Tyldesley North) safe?

The area around M29 7PX records about 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near M29 7PX?

The median sale price around M29 7PX in Tyldesley North is £257,000 (about £295 per square foot) based on 173 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M29 7PX?

There are 9 schools close to M29 7PX, including Tyldesley Primary School (Good), Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery (Good) and Cambian Tyldesley School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M29 7PX?

M29 7PX scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,051 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M29 7PX (Tyldesley North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Worsley and Eccles covering M29 7PX is Michael Wheeler (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eileen Patricia Strathearn (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.