Thirlmere Avenue, Astley, Manchester, M29 7AU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M29 7AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49%	51.8%	2.8%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	51%	48.2%	-2.8%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of M29 7AU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	27.2%	25.2%	-2.0%	37.9%	-12.7%
Married: Opposite sex	56.4%	55.7%	-0.7%	44.2%	11.5%
Separated	1.2%	1.3%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	10.7%	10.4%	-0.3%	9.1%	1.3%
Widowed	4.5%	7.4%	2.9%	6.1%	1.3%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50%	45.8%	-4.2%	48.4%	-2.6%
Good health	35.8%	37.7%	1.9%	33.6%	4.1%
Fair health	11.1%	10.6%	-0.5%	12.7%	-2.1%
Bad health	2.4%	4.2%	1.8%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	1.2%	0.6%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.1%	17.8%	-0.3%	18.2%	-0.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.2%	10.9%	-2.3%	9.6%	1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.7%	13%	-4.7%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	8.7%	2.9%	5.3%	3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.7%	17%	-0.7%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	24.3%	30%	5.7%	33.8%	-3.8%
Other	3.3%	2.6%	-0.7%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.7%	0.7%
Indian	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	3.1%	-2.7%
Pakistani	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.5%	-1.1%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	1%	1.1%	0.1%	0.8%	0.3%
White	98.3%	93.2%	-5.1%	81.4%	11.8%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.9%	94.3%	-3.6%	83.2%	11.1%
European Union	0.7%	2.8%	2.1%	6.1%	-3.3%
Africa	1%	1.1%	0.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.4%	1.4%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	94%	-3.2%	83.2%	10.8%
10+ Years	0%	4.6%	4.6%	9.8%	-5.2%
5-10 Years	1%	1.1%	0.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.6%	76.7%	2.9%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	16.1%	13.5%	2.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.5%	37.2%	-10.7%
Christian	66.1%	46.2%	19.9%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Thirlmere Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thirlmere Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Astley average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,900

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in M29 7AU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Thirlmere Avenue are based on 89 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wigan.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Thirlmere Avenue, Astley, Manchester, M29 7AU

Estimated Average Property Prices for M29 7AU

Average Price
£219,974

Semi-Detached
£203,105

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£253,711

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thirlmere Avenue

Average Price
£281,563

Semi-Detached
£235,708

Terraced
£214,146

Detached
£330,711

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thirlmere AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Thirlmere Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£232,500	2025-10-24	£229,007
10 Thirlmere Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2025-06-16	£266,088
10 Thirlmere Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2024-06-28	£258,817
10 Thirlmere Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2022-07-11	£257,861
12 Thirlmere Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2021-08-20	£177,901

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M29 7AU

Employment

M29 7AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in M29 7AU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	86
Retired	74
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	14
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	7
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Construction	22
Human health and social work activities	19
Manufacturing	17
Education	15
Transport and storage	12
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	6
Information and communication	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Little Hulton Community Nursery Centre Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0BD	- not rated	4,069 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Magnalls Fold Community Nursery Centre Mayfield Avenue , Worsley M28 3JF	- not rated	4,935 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA	3out of 4	5,181 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tyldesley Primary School Ennerdale Road , Astley Tyldesley M29 7PY	- not rated	329 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tyldesley Primary School Ennerdale Road , Astley Tyldesley M29 7PY	3out of 4	329 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St George's CofE Junior and Infant School School Street , Tyldesley M29 8HU	- not rated	775 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery Darlington Street , Tyldesley M29 8DH	3out of 4	853 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tyldesley Central CofE Junior and Infant School Darlington Street , Tyldesley M29 8DH	- not rated	853 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN	3out of 4	1,276 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN	- not rated	1,276 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic High School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7EE	3out of 4	1,565 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU	3out of 4	2,619 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY	3out of 4	2,670 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Salford College Worsley Campus , Walkden Road M28 7QD	- not rated	4,928 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cambian Willoughby School C/O Tyldesley School , Shuttle Street M29 8BS	- not rated	866 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Lunts Heath C/O Cambian Tyldesley School , Shuttle Street M29 8BS	- not rated	866 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cambian The Gables C/O Tyldesley School , Shuttle Street M29 8BS	- not rated	866 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Weston Road c/o Cambian Tyldesley School , Shuttle Street M29 8BS	- not rated	866 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cambian - Park Hill C/O Tyldesley School , Shuttle Street M29 8BS	- not rated	866 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Astley & Tyldesley JFC	Meanley Road, Tyldesley	642 yd
Astley and Tyldesley Cycle Speedway Club	Meanley Road, Tyldesley	642 yd
Woodland Adventure Nursery Ltd	Astley Hall Drive, Tyldesley	694 yd
The Tearoom at Damhouse	Astley Hall Drive, Tyldesley	694 yd
My Kitchen	190 Elliott Street, Tyldesley	732 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tyldesley Subscription Bowling Club	1 Garden Street, Tyldesley	565 yd
Astley & Tyldesley Miners Welfare Society	Meanley Road, Tyldesley	642 yd
Tyldesley Rufc	Astley Street, Tyldesley	690 yd
180 Dance Club	180 Elliott Street, Tyldesley	745 yd
Tyldesley Little Theatre	Lemon Street, Tyldesley	761 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chinese Kitchen Tyldesley	Stour Road, Tyldesley	528 yd
Rivazz8	Stour Road, Tyldesley	528 yd
Frankie's Chicken and Pizza Bar	158 Elliott Street, Tyldesley	732 yd
The Little Chippy	172 Elliott Street, Tyldesley	732 yd
Caprinos Pizza	148 Elliott Street, Tyldesley	798 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co Operative	Stour Road, Tyldesley		528 yd
Heron Foods	Elliott Street, Tyldesley		804 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Tyldesley Primary School ENNERDALE ROAD	grass pitches	333 yd
St Georges Playing Fields ASTLEY STREET	grass pitches	570 yd
Gin Pit Village Playing Fields THORNCROFT AVENUE	grass pitches	596 yd
Astley & Tyldesley Miner'S Welfare Institute MEANLEY ROAD	cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts	662 yd
The Ley Recreation Ground PARKFIELD AVENUE	grass pitches	713 yd
St George'S Central C Of E Primary School DARLINGTON STREET	grass pitches	840 yd
Kingshill School (Closed) Elliott Street	grass pitches	930 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	175.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.