Postcode insights

M29 8HP

Johnson Street South

Tyldesley & Mosley Common

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Detailed insights for M29 8HP

Overview

Postcode M29 8HP 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 Tyldesley North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tyldesley North is £42,207 per year. The nearest station is Atherton, about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Astley Street Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Tyldesley North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,332 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Tyldesley North has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Tyldesley North is £42,207 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 135 ft away from M29 8HP.

Flood risk

No risk

Tyldesley North near M29 8HP 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M29 8HP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miAstley Street ParkMediumWalking directions to Astley Street Park
0.4 miHope ParkSmallWalking directions to Hope Park
0.2 miLittle Shakerley CommonSmallWalking directions to Little Shakerley Common

Area Profile

Population
329
Population density
8,612.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.41(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.53(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.89(+43%)
Public order
10.31(+2%)
Vehicle crime
8.25(+38%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
296
89.97%
Other White
8
2.43%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
1.82%
Chinese
4
1.22%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.22%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
27.17%
Level 3 (A level)
59
21.38%
No qualifications
43
15.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
12.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
12.68%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
58
37.42%
Owns with a mortgage
49
31.61%
Owns outright
35
22.58%
Other forms of private rent
12
7.74%
Other social rented
1
0.65%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Tyldesley & Mosley Common

Median price£246,500
Price per sq ft£281
Sales (last 12 months)212
Typical range (middle 50%)£172K – £320K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tyldesley & Mosley Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached58£385,000£341
Semi-Detached97£250,000£289
Terraced49£150,000£190
Flats8£113,000£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tyldesley & Mosley Common

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tyldesley & Mosley Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tyldesley & Mosley Common.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tyldesley & Mosley Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tyldesley & Mosley Common.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tyldesley & Mosley Common in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M29 8HP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M29 8HP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jan 202620, Primrose Street South, Manchester, M29 8HWTerracedLeasehold£112,000
07 Jul 202512, Primrose Street South, Manchester, M29 8HWTerracedLeasehold£169,950
17 Apr 202519, Primrose Street South, Manchester, M29 8HWTerracedLeasehold£160,000
18 Jul 202525, Upper George Street, Manchester, M29 8HQTerracedLeasehold£152,000
18 Jul 202525, Upper George Street, Manchester, M29 8HQOtherLeasehold£152,000

Schools

In the M29 8HP postcode area, located within Tyldesley North, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M29 8HP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCambian Tyldesley SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryTyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and NurseryVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryTyldesley Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M29 8HP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M29 8HP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miRoyal Mini Market194 Elliott Street, Tyldesley, M29 8DSWalking directions to Royal Mini Market
0.1 miHeron FoodsElliott Street, Manchester, M29 8FFWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miAldi25 Shuttle Street, Tyldesley, M29 8AWWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miCo-op FoodKingsfield Way, Wigan, M29 7PSWalking directions to Co-op Food

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M29 8HP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adrian White

Tyldesley & Mosley Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jo Platt

Leigh and Atherton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeigh and AthertonE14001329
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tyldesley NorthE02001311
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 025BE01006294
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M29 8HP

Is M29 8HP (Tyldesley North) safe?

The area around M29 8HP records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near M29 8HP?

The median sale price around M29 8HP in Tyldesley North is £246,500 (about £281 per square foot) based on 212 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M29 8HP?

There are 10 schools close to M29 8HP, including Cambian Tyldesley School (Good), Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery (Good) and Tyldesley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M29 8HP?

M29 8HP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,332 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M29 8HP (Tyldesley North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton covering M29 8HP 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).

Data Sources

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.