Postcode M29 8JN is located in a major urban area, within the Atherton South & Lilford 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 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Hope 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 2.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M29 8JN.
Atherton South East & Tyldesley West near M29 8JN has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Atherton located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hope Park | Small | Walking directions to Hope Park |
Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £211 per square foot) in Atherton South & Lilford area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £582,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £333,000 | £291 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £222,500 | £242 |
| Terraced | 69 | £160,000 | £177 |
| Flats | 29 | £122,500 | £191 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £229,250 | £78,000 | £141,000 | £94,950 |
| 2017 | £227,500 | £73,000 | £140,000 | £93,000 |
| 2018 | £254,895 | £80,000 | £145,000 | £93,000 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £83,250 | £155,750 | £95,000 |
| 2020 | £250,000 | £75,500 | £172,500 | £105,000 |
| 2021 | £281,500 | £95,000 | £180,000 | £124,498 |
| 2022 | £285,000 | £108,998 | £203,000 | £133,000 |
| 2023 | £299,995 | £105,250 | £210,000 | £138,725 |
| 2024 | £342,495 | £115,000 | £222,000 | £141,500 |
| 2025 | £330,000 | £122,500 | £207,350 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £335,000 | £129,000 | £240,000 | £148,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185 | £128 | £159 | £109 |
| 2017 | £187 | £126 | £160 | £104 |
| 2018 | £217 | £139 | £167 | £112 |
| 2019 | £229 | £135 | £181 | £113 |
| 2020 | £238 | £130 | £187 | £117 |
| 2021 | £249 | £152 | £202 | £144 |
| 2022 | £263 | £171 | £234 | £154 |
| 2023 | £306 | £158 | £235 | £168 |
| 2024 | £298 | £175 | £250 | £168 |
| 2025 | £283 | £189 | £236 | £177 |
| 2026 | £294 | £195 | £231 | £196 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M29 8JN.
In the M29 8JN postcode area, located within Atherton South East & Tyldesley West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M29 8JN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Printshop Lane, Wigan, M46 9BJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 25 Shuttle Street, Tyldesley, M29 8AW | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Heron Foods | Elliott Street, Manchester, M29 8FF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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 8JN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin James Farrimond
Atherton South & Lilford - Elected 7 May 2026
Jo Platt
Leigh and Atherton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M29 8JN 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 8JN in Atherton South East & Tyldesley West is £185,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 185 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to M29 8JN, including Fred Longworth High School (Good), Hindsford CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and Sacred Heart RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
M29 8JN 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 8JN is Jo Platt (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin James Farrimond (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.