Postcode report
M29 8ET Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About M29 8ET: area rating, property, schools and local change
M29 8ET is a postcode in Tyldesley & Mosley Common, Wigan, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near M29 8ET, then scores the surrounding small area 25/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around M29 8ET 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 8ET is based on Wigan 025 Census 2021. It covers 8,197 residents, 2,213 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 63% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 16% 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 1/10.
For property prices near M29 8ET, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the M29 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £195k from 135 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near M29 8ET can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 10 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 8ET 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 8ET is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 street-disruption records 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 8ET
Is M29 8ET a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 25/100 (bottom 2% 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 8ET?
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 8ET?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for M29 8ET?
LocaleIQ matched M29 8ET to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in M29 8ET?
The latest median sold price is £195k based on 135 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around M29 8ET?
LocaleIQ currently shows 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.