Postcode M29 7RE is located in a major urban area, within the Astley ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Tyldesley South area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 84% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tyldesley South is £53,608 per year. The nearest station is Atherton, about 2 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Withington Common.
Tyldesley South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,338 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.
Tyldesley South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 17.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Tyldesley South is £53,608 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 263 ft away from M29 7RE.
Tyldesley South near M29 7RE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Withington Common | Small | Walking directions to Withington Common |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M29 7RE.
In the M29 7RE postcode area, located within Tyldesley South, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M29 7RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Manchester Road, Manchester, M29 7BQ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Chaddock Lane, Wigan, M29 7HX | Walking directions to Londis |
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 7RE, 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 7RE records about 17 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 burglary.
The median sale price around M29 7RE in Tyldesley South is £257,000 (about £295 per square foot) based on 173 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to M29 7RE, including Garrett Hall Primary School (Outstanding), Holy Family Catholic Primary School (Good) and Tyldesley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
M29 7RE scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,338 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 7RE 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.