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M29 8NA

Engine Lane

Atherton North

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Detailed insights for M29 8NA

Overview

Postcode M29 8NA is located in a major urban area, within the Atherton North area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Tyldesley North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below 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 Atherton North is £195,000 (around £238 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £161,125 and £238,125. The nearest station is Atherton, about 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Cutacre Country Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Tyldesley North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,567 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Tyldesley North has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M29 8NA.

Flood risk

No risk

Tyldesley North near M29 8NA 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M29 8NA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Atherton

N/A

Walking directions to Atherton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M29 8NA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCutacre Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Cutacre Country Park

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
264.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.41(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.12(+34%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.83(+132%)
Public order
10.42(+3%)
Burglary
9.87(+78%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
269
84.59%
Other White
21
6.6%
African
7
2.2%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.2%
Other Black
5
1.57%
Total population: 318

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
28.62%
No qualifications
64
22.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
12.76%
Level 3 (A level)
37
12.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
12.07%
Total 16+ residents: 290

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
50.34%
Owns with a mortgage
41
27.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
15.65%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.08%
Shared ownership
3
2.04%
Total households: 147

Property prices in Atherton North

Median price: £195,000
Price per sq ft: £238
Sales (last 12 months): 140
Typical range (middle 50%): £161K – £238K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Atherton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £380,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Atherton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£345,000£295
Semi-Detached79£207,500£241
Terraced46£167,250£185
Flats2£83,725£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Atherton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Atherton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£136,000£62,500£121,000£85,000
2017£209,950£65,000£136,500£93,000
2018£229,995£60,000£148,998£95,000
2019£222,495£58,650£132,000£110,625
2020£232,498£50,000£149,973£124,950
2021£265,000£92,000£161,500£115,000
2022£293,000£77,500£185,050£135,000
2023£290,000£173,000£175,000£136,500
2024£300,000£79,950£184,000£147,750
2025£295,000£80,725£200,000£157,500
2026£345,000—£225,000£176,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Atherton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Atherton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156£109£145£106
2017£188£88£157£110
2018£207£102£170£111
2019£212£103£159£122
2020£217£90£183£138
2021£236£147£184£137
2022£276£211£235£160
2023£289£211£205£170
2024£269£150£225£168
2025£292£218£235£184
2026£269—£241£201
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Atherton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Atherton North in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the M29 8NA postcode area, located within Tyldesley North, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for M29 8NA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.7 miNot applicableRowan Tree Primary SchoolCommunity special school

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 8NA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jamie Hodgkinson

Atherton North - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent Network

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
WardAtherton NorthE05014993
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tyldesley NorthE02001311
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 025AE01006288
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about M29 8NA

Is M29 8NA (Tyldesley North) safe?

The area around M29 8NA records about 83 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 8NA?

The median sale price around M29 8NA in Atherton North is £195,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M29 8NA?

There is 1 school close to M29 8NA, including Rowan Tree Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to M29 8NA?

The closest station to M29 8NA is Atherton, about 1,397 m away.

How deprived is the area around M29 8NA?

M29 8NA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,567 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton covering M29 8NA is Jo Platt (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jamie Hodgkinson (Independent Network).