Green Avenue is in Astley, Manchester and in Wigan district. M29 7FF 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 Green Avenue, Astley, Manchester, M29 7FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M29 7SD, M29 7NR, M29 7NS, M29 7FB, M29 7FD, M29 7EH, M29 7ED, M29 7FH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M29 7FF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.6% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.4% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 34.1% | 33.5% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 48.6% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 6.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 50.6% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 35.3% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 12.1% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 14.4% | 13.8% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 12.1% | -9.2% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 16% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 15.2% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 31.2% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96% | 95.6% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 97.6% | 93.5% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 93.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 63.2% | 46.2% | 17.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green 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.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Green Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-12-11 | £401,776 |
| 69 Green Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-12-18 | £244,427 |
| 58 Green Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-11-28 | £183,856 |
| 78 Green Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-04-05 | £286,191 |
| 68 Green Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-11-26 | £196,688 |
M29 7FF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hulton Community Nursery Centre Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0BD | - not rated | 5,461 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7DY | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyldesley Primary School Ennerdale Road , Astley Tyldesley M29 7PY | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyldesley Primary School Ennerdale Road , Astley Tyldesley M29 7PY | 3out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Higher Folds Primary School Queensway , Higher Folds WN7 2XG | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Community 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 | 218 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 2,646 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | - not rated | 2,646 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 3out of 4 | 3,911 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingshill School Elliott Street , Tyldesley M29 8JE | - not rated | 2,435 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Willoughby School C/O Tyldesley School , Shuttle Street M29 8BS | - not rated | 2,611 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Lunts Heath C/O Cambian Tyldesley School , Shuttle Street M29 8BS | - not rated | 2,611 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian The Gables C/O Tyldesley School , Shuttle Street M29 8BS | - not rated | 2,611 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Weston Road c/o Cambian Tyldesley School , Shuttle Street M29 8BS | - not rated | 2,611 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cart and Horses | 221 Manchester Road, Astley | 73 yd | |
| Atherton Village Club | 96 Leigh Road, Atherton | 554 yd | |
| The Archer | 62 Manchester Road, Astley | 563 yd | |
| Astley Pensioners + Community Hub | 356 Manchester Road, Astley | 670 yd | |
| Astley Coffee House | 364 Manchester Road, Astley | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton Cricket Club | Eckersley Fold Lane, Atherton | 554 yd | |
| Astley Community Club | Manchester Road, Astley | 797 yd | |
| Astley Labour Club | Manchester Road, Astley | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Tandoori | 414-416 Manchester Road, Astley | 797 yd | |
| Astley Fish and Chips | 398 Manchester Road, Astley | 845 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Catholic High School MANCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 251 yd |
| St. Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School MANCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Astley Golf Driving Range MANCHESTER ROAD | golf | 630 yd |
| Marsland Green (Closed) Marsland Green Lane | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Lodge Lane Playing Fields MANCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 882 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.