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M29 7SB

Lark Hill

Astley

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Detailed insights for M29 7SB

Overview

Postcode M29 7SB 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common is £52,106 per year. The nearest station is Atherton located about 2.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Village Green.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,364 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 52.5 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 8.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common is £52,106 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from M29 7SB.

Flood risk

No risk

Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common near M29 7SB 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M29 7SB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miVillage GreenSmallWalking directions to Village Green

Area Profile

Population
413
Population density
5,117.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.43(-48%)
Other theft
9.07(+37%)
Vehicle crime
6.48(+7%)
Burglary
5.83(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.18(-72%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
387
93.7%
Irish
11
2.66%
Chinese
5
1.21%
Bangladeshi
3
0.73%
Other Asian
3
0.73%
Total population: 413

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
138
39.09%
Level 3 (A level)
68
19.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
14.45%
No qualifications
40
11.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
9.63%
Total 16+ residents: 353

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
85
50%
Owns outright
65
38.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
8.82%
Other social rented
2
1.18%
Social rents from council
2
1.18%
Total households: 170

Property prices in Astley

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Astley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £605,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Astley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£346,250
Flats1£170,000
Semi-Detached87£255,000
Terraced21£190,000

10 year median price trend in Astley

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

Schools

In the M29 7SB postcode area, located within Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M29 7SB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondarySt Mary's Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Stephen's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M29 7SB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons DailyManchester Road, Wigan, M29 7DYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miCostcutterAbbotts Green, Wigan, M29 7DXWalking directions to Costcutter

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.

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyWorsley and EcclesE14001598
WardAstleyE05014992
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley CommonE02001315
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 029BE01006251
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2015-08-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.