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M29 8HR

Upper George Street

Tyldesley & Mosley Common

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Detailed insights for M29 8HR

Overview

Postcode M29 8HR is located in a major urban area, within the Tyldesley & Mosley Common area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Tyldesley North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 160.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tyldesley North is £42,207 per year. The median sale price in Tyldesley & Mosley Common is £243,000 (around £287 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £169,125 and £332,875. The nearest station is Atherton, about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Astley Street Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
160
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Tyldesley North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,730 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Tyldesley North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 160.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.2%

Approximately 17.2% 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 250 ft away from M29 8HR.

Flood risk

No risk

Tyldesley North near M29 8HR 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 8HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miAstley Street ParkMediumWalking directions to Astley Street Park
0.3 miHope ParkSmallWalking directions to Hope Park
0.3 miLittle Shakerley CommonSmallWalking directions to Little Shakerley Common

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
5,396.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.21(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
49.74(+177%)
Criminal damage and arson
28.7(+219%)
Public order
21.05(+108%)
Burglary
19.77(+257%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
225
88.58%
Other White
7
2.76%
Chinese
6
2.36%
Other
5
1.97%
African
4
1.57%
Total population: 254

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
24.22%
No qualifications
51
22.87%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
14.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.66%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
37
27.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
26.87%
Owns outright
29
21.64%
Other social rented
17
12.69%
Other forms of private rent
9
6.72%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Tyldesley & Mosley Common

Median price: £243,000
Price per sq ft: £287
Sales (last 12 months): 195
Typical range (middle 50%): £169K – £333K

Based on 195 recent sales, the median property price is £243,000 (about £287 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
Detached59£385,000£343
Semi-Detached87£232,000£292
Terraced42£140,000£195
Flats7£110,000£174

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£388,500£116,500£240,000£145,500
2026£397,500£108,500£252,000£140,601
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£280£180
2026£354£170£282£188
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 8HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M29 8HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Dec 202514, Wareing Street, Manchester, M29 8HSTerracedLeasehold£137,000
07 Jul 202538, Wareing Street, Manchester, M29 8HSDetachedFreehold£525,000
24 Nov 2025163, Elliott Street, Manchester, M29 8FLTerracedLeasehold£195,000
29 Aug 2025163, Elliott Street, Manchester, M29 8FLOtherLeasehold£173,300
18 Jun 2025151A, Elliott Street, Manchester, M29 8FLOtherLeasehold£95,000

Schools

In the M29 8HR postcode area, located within Tyldesley North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

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

Good

0.4 miSecondaryFred Longworth High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M29 8HR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M29 8HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHeron FoodsElliott Street, Manchester, M29 8FFWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.1 miRoyal Mini Market194 Elliott Street, Tyldesley, M29 8DSWalking directions to Royal Mini Market
0.2 miAldi25 Shuttle Street, Tyldesley, M29 8AWWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miIcelandPrintshop Lane, Wigan, M46 9BJWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miCo-op FoodKingsfield Way, Wigan, M29 7PSWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.

Band A£1,435
Band B£1,674
Band C£1,913
Band D£2,153
Band E£2,631
Band F£3,109
Band G£3,588
Band H£4,305

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 8HR, 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 025CE01006295
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M29 8HR

Is M29 8HR (Tyldesley North) safe?

The area around M29 8HR records about 160 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 8HR?

The median sale price around M29 8HR in Tyldesley & Mosley Common is £243,000 (about £287 per square foot) based on 195 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M29 8HR?

There are 9 schools close to M29 8HR, including Cambian Tyldesley School (Good), Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery (Good) and Fred Longworth High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around M29 8HR?

M29 8HR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,730 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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