Postcode M29 8AP 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.9 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 2.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,454 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.0% 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 8AP.
Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common near M29 8AP 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.
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £346,250 |
| Flats | 1 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 87 | £255,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Astley
In the M29 8AP postcode area, located within Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M29 8AP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Sale Lane, Wigan, M29 8NQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Mosley Common Road, Wigan, M29 8RZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 131 Mosley Common Road, Mosley Common, Tyldesley, M28 1AH | Walking directions to Spar |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.