Postcode WA3 5QJ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Astley ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common area. It has moderate deprivation level. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common is £44,700 per year. The nearest station is Atherton located about 3.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,364 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common has a high crime rate.
Approximately 1.1% 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 of residents in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common is £44,700 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 207 ft away from WA3 5QJ.
Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common near WA3 5QJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Atherton located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £256,000 in Astley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £605,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 91 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Astley
In the WA3 5QJ postcode area, located within Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.