Postcode report
M29 7FL Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Wigan
About M29 7FL: area rating, property, schools and local change
M29 7FL is a postcode in Astley, Wigan, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near M29 7FL, then scores the surrounding small area 30/100 - bottom 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around M29 7FL are jobs and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for M29 7FL is based on Wigan 031 Census 2021. It covers 9,004 residents, 2,429 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 67% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 21% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near M29 7FL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the M29 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £195k from 118 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near M29 7FL can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near M29 7FL by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around M29 7FL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about M29 7FL
Is M29 7FL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 30/100 (bottom 6% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near M29 7FL?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near M29 7FL?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for M29 7FL?
LocaleIQ matched M29 7FL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in M29 7FL?
The latest median sold price is £195k based on 118 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around M29 7FL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.