Postcode M29 7RD 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 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Withington Common.
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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M29 7RD.
Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common near M29 7RD 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 7RD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar 2026 | 16, Dovey Close, Manchester, M29 7NP | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 7, Dovey Close, Manchester, M29 7NP | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £204,500 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 37, Astley Hall Drive, Manchester, M29 7TX | Detached | Freehold | £540,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 25, Astley Hall Drive, Manchester, M29 7TX | Detached | Freehold | £540,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 3, Humber Road, Manchester, M29 7HL | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £220,000 |
In the M29 7RD 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. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Tyldesley Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2020. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Sept 2023. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M29 7RD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Manchester Road, Manchester, M29 7BQ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Kingsfield Way, Wigan, M29 7PS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 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 7RD, 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 7RD 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 7RD 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 7RD, including St Stephen's CofE Primary School (Requires improvement), Tyldesley Primary School (Good) and St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
M29 7RD 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 7RD is Michael Wheeler (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eileen Patricia Strathearn (Reform UK).