St Ambrose Road is in Astley, Manchester and in Wigan district. M29 7DE is located in the Astley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leigh. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Ambrose Road, Astley, Manchester, M29 7DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M29 7DB, M29 7GR, M29 7GQ, M29 7DD, M29 7AD, M29 7DH, M29 7DF, M29 7SP, M29 7DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M29 7DE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.7% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.3% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.5% | 34% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 47.8% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 10% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 7.7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 41.7% | 39.8% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 37% | 40.2% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 12.7% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 4.2% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 32% | 19.1% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 12.4% | 2.9% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 14.4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 19.6% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 24.9% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.8% | 96.1% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 96.5% | 97.7% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 97.7% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 60.6% | 46.2% | 14.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Ambrose Road 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.2%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 St Ambrose Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-01-22 | £231,713 |
| 9 St Ambrose Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-11-15 | £276,095 |
| 11 St Ambrose Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-08-01 | £229,990 |
| 13 St Ambrose Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-09-27 | £259,656 |
| 32 St Ambrose Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-09-24 | £321,247 |
M29 7DE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7DY | 4out of 4 | 261 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7BT | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyldesley Primary School Ennerdale Road , Astley Tyldesley M29 7PY | 4out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Queensway , Higher Folds WN7 2XG | 3out of 4 | 1,739 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 | 1,825 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic High School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7EE | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 2out of 4 | 3,325 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lowry Academy Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 4,705 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN | - not rated | 2,532 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | 4out of 4 | 3,891 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd) Leigh Sports Stadium, Sale Way , Leigh Sports Village WN7 4JY | - not rated | 4,937 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB | - not rated | 5,322 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Coffee House | 364 Manchester Road, Astley | 165 yd | |
| Astley Pensioners + Community Hub | 356 Manchester Road, Astley | 182 yd | |
| Miners Arms | 371 Manchester Road, Astley | 217 yd | |
| Super Snax Sandwich Bar | 373a Manchester Road, Astley | 233 yd | |
| Atherton Village Club | 96 Leigh Road, Atherton | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Labour Club | Manchester Road, Astley | 148 yd | |
| Astley Community Club | Manchester Road, Astley | 148 yd | |
| Atherton Cricket Club | Eckersley Fold Lane, Atherton | 330 yd | |
| Astley & Tyldesley Miners Welfare Society | Meanley Road, Tyldesley | 926 yd | |
| Astley Conservative & Unionist Club | 90-94 Higher Green Lane, Astley | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Tandoori | 414-416 Manchester Road, Astley | 148 yd | |
| Astley Fish and Chips | 398 Manchester Road, Astley | 186 yd | |
| Treasure City | 233 Church Road, Tyldesley | 997 yd | |
| Astley's Sandwich and Delicatessen | 48 Higher Green Lane, Astley | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School MANCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 196 yd |
| The Ley Recreation Ground PARKFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic High School MANCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Astley & Tyldesley Miner'S Welfare Institute MEANLEY ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,037 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.