Postcode M29 8GG is located in a major urban area, within the Tyldesley & Mosley Common ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Atherton South East & Tyldesley West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Atherton South East & Tyldesley West is £41,920 per year. The nearest station is Atherton, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Astley Street Park.
Atherton South East & Tyldesley West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,691 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Atherton South East & Tyldesley West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Atherton South East & Tyldesley West is £41,920 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from M29 8GG.
Atherton South East & Tyldesley West near M29 8GG has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Atherton located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Atherton | N/A | Walking directions to Atherton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Astley Street Park | Medium | Walking directions to Astley Street Park |
| 0.1 mi | Hope Park | Small | Walking directions to Hope Park |
| 0.4 mi | Little Shakerley Common | Small | Walking directions to Little Shakerley Common |
Based on 212 recent sales, the median property price is £246,500 (about £281 per square foot) in Tyldesley & Mosley Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 58 | £385,000 | £341 |
| Semi-Detached | 97 | £250,000 | £289 |
| Terraced | 49 | £150,000 | £190 |
| Flats | 8 | £113,000 | £183 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £222,500 | £75,000 | £124,000 | £102,000 |
| 2017 | £278,745 | £79,500 | £150,000 | £95,000 |
| 2018 | £291,250 | £77,750 | £160,000 | £104,500 |
| 2019 | £313,500 | £77,000 | £165,000 | £100,000 |
| 2020 | £309,248 | £82,475 | £189,950 | £108,750 |
| 2021 | £337,495 | £97,000 | £210,000 | £120,850 |
| 2022 | £359,995 | £103,000 | £230,000 | £156,750 |
| 2023 | £389,995 | £105,000 | £250,000 | £148,000 |
| 2024 | £380,000 | £102,000 | £230,000 | £154,000 |
| 2025 | £390,000 | £116,000 | £240,000 | £146,000 |
| 2026 | £382,500 | £108,500 | £257,000 | £148,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £189 | £128 | £157 | £106 |
| 2017 | £221 | £148 | £160 | £110 |
| 2018 | £255 | £130 | £188 | £118 |
| 2019 | £261 | £126 | £197 | £116 |
| 2020 | £268 | £133 | £221 | £116 |
| 2021 | £277 | £147 | £227 | £143 |
| 2022 | £306 | £158 | £278 | £179 |
| 2023 | £339 | £166 | £289 | £172 |
| 2024 | £336 | £172 | £261 | £195 |
| 2025 | £341 | £191 | £281 | £180 |
| 2026 | £326 | £170 | £282 | £184 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M29 8GG.
In the M29 8GG postcode area, located within Atherton South East & Tyldesley West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M29 8GG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Printshop Lane, Wigan, M46 9BJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 25 Shuttle Street, Tyldesley, M29 8AW | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | Elliott Street, Manchester, M29 8FF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Royal Mini Market | 194 Elliott Street, Tyldesley, M29 8DS | Walking directions to Royal Mini Market |
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 8GG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adrian White
Tyldesley & Mosley Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Jo Platt
Leigh and Atherton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M29 8GG records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around M29 8GG in Atherton South East & Tyldesley West is £246,500 (about £281 per square foot) based on 212 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to M29 8GG, including Fred Longworth High School (Good), Hindsford CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and Cambian Tyldesley School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M29 8GG is Atherton, about 1,555 m away.
M29 8GG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,691 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton covering M29 8GG is Jo Platt (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Adrian White (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.