Postcode M29 8SD 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 Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common is £52,106 per year. The nearest station is Walkden, about 1.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,454 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common is £52,106 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 264 ft away from M29 8SD.
Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common near M29 8SD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Walkden located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 8SD.
In the M29 8SD postcode area, located within Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M29 8SD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Mosley Common Road, Wigan, M29 8RZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Sale Lane, Wigan, M29 8NQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 131 Mosley Common Road, Mosley Common, Tyldesley, M28 1AH | Walking directions to Spar |
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 8SD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adrian White
Tyldesley & Mosley Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Michael Wheeler
Worsley and Eccles - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M29 8SD records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 other theft.
The median sale price around M29 8SD in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common is £246,500 (about £281 per square foot) based on 212 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to M29 8SD, including Garrett Hall Primary School (Outstanding), Holy Family Catholic Primary School (Good) and St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
M29 8SD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,454 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Worsley and Eccles covering M29 8SD is Michael Wheeler (Labour 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.