Newlands Avenue is in Astley, Manchester and in Wigan district. M29 7EB is located in the Astley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leigh. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newlands Avenue, Astley, Manchester, M29 7EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M29 7AF, M29 7AE, M29 7AN, M29 7AH, M29 7AW, M29 7AJ, M29 7AS, M29 7AP, M29 7FW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M29 7EB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 48.1% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 51.5% | 51.9% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M29 7EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.5% | 42.2% | -3.3% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 40.6% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 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 | 47.5% | 50.3% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 32.8% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 12.1% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 18.6% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 12.7% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 17.3% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 21.5% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 22.1% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.2% | 93.5% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 94.4% 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% | 94.4% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 94.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newlands 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 -31.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Newlands Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2022-09-26 | £219,626 |
| 24 Newlands Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2022-06-24 | £214,000 |
| 9 Newlands Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-04-09 | £175,890 |
| 6 Newlands Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £31,000 | 1995-08-25 | £155,728 |
| Full-Time Employee | 137 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7BT | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyldesley Primary School Ennerdale Road , Astley Tyldesley M29 7PY | 4out of 4 | 709 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7DY | 4out of 4 | 816 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery Darlington Street , Tyldesley M29 8DH | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Queensway , Higher Folds WN7 2XG | 3out of 4 | 1,467 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 | 1,148 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 2,249 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 2out of 4 | 2,838 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lowry Academy Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 4,501 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 | 1,300 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN | - not rated | 1,971 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | 4out of 4 | 3,323 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 | 5,009 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB | - not rated | 5,263 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 & Tyldesley JFC | Meanley Road, Tyldesley | 534 yd | |
| Astley and Tyldesley Cycle Speedway Club | Meanley Road, Tyldesley | 534 yd | |
| Woodland Adventure Nursery Ltd | Astley Hall Drive, Tyldesley | 590 yd | |
| The Tearoom at Damhouse | Astley Hall Drive, Tyldesley | 590 yd | |
| Super Snax Sandwich Bar | 373a Manchester Road, Astley | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astley & Tyldesley Miners Welfare Society | Meanley Road, Tyldesley | 534 yd | |
| Astley Labour Club | Manchester Road, Astley | 659 yd | |
| Astley Community Club | Manchester Road, Astley | 659 yd | |
| Atherton Cricket Club | Eckersley Fold Lane, Atherton | 896 yd | |
| Tyldesley Subscription Bowling Club | 1 Garden Street, Tyldesley | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Fish and Chips | 398 Manchester Road, Astley | 651 yd | |
| Astley Tandoori | 414-416 Manchester Road, Astley | 659 yd | |
| Chinese Kitchen Tyldesley | Stour Road, Tyldesley | 872 yd | |
| Rivazz8 | Stour Road, Tyldesley | 872 yd | |
| Treasure City | 233 Church Road, Tyldesley | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Operative | Stour Road, Tyldesley | 872 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Ley Recreation Ground PARKFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Astley & Tyldesley Miner'S Welfare Institute MEANLEY ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 622 yd |
| Tyldesley Primary School ENNERDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Gin Pit Village Playing Fields THORNCROFT AVENUE | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| St. Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School MANCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| St Georges Playing Fields ASTLEY STREET | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic High School MANCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 71.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.