Postcode insights

M29 8TH

New Lester Close

Tyldesley & Mosley Common

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Detailed insights for M29 8TH

Overview

Postcode M29 8TH 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 82% 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 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Little Shakerley Common.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
19
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

Tyldesley North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,051 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Tyldesley North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.3 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

5/10

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 324 ft away from M29 8TH.

Flood risk

No risk

Tyldesley North near M29 8TH 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M29 8TH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLittle Shakerley CommonSmallWalking directions to Little Shakerley Common

Area Profile

Population
446
Population density
1,053.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Burglary
7.06(+27%)
Violence and sexual offences
5.14(-86%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.5(-75%)
Shoplifting
2.57(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.57(-71%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
408
91.69%
Chinese
10
2.25%
Other White
10
2.25%
Arab
5
1.12%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
0.9%
Total population: 445

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
133
35.09%
Level 3 (A level)
69
18.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
12.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
12.66%
No qualifications
43
11.35%
Total 16+ residents: 379

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
103
57.87%
Owns with a mortgage
67
37.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
2.25%
Shared ownership
2
1.12%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.12%
Total households: 178

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M29 8TH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M29 8TH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 202510, New Lester Close, Manchester, M29 8THDetachedFreehold£535,000
24 Jul 2025164, Manchester Road, Manchester, M29 8YTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£225,000
13 Jun 2025170, Manchester Road, Manchester, M29 8YTDetachedFreehold£785,000
13 Jun 2025170, Manchester Road, Manchester, M29 8YTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£785,000
01 Dec 2025144, Manchester Road, Manchester, M29 8DNTerracedLeasehold£132,000

Schools

In the M29 8TH postcode area, located within Tyldesley North, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M29 8TH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryTyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and NurseryVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryTyldesley Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miNot applicableCambian Tyldesley SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M29 8TH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M29 8TH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op FoodKingsfield Way, Wigan, M29 7PSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miRoyal Mini Market194 Elliott Street, Tyldesley, M29 8DSWalking directions to Royal Mini Market
0.5 miLondisSale Lane, Wigan, M29 8NQWalking directions to Londis

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 8TH, 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 025DE01006377
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2001-12-01

Frequently asked questions about M29 8TH

Is M29 8TH (Tyldesley North) safe?

The area around M29 8TH records about 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 8TH?

The median sale price around M29 8TH 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 8TH?

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

How deprived is the area around M29 8TH?

M29 8TH scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,051 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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