Burnside Close is in Astley, Manchester and in Wigan district. M29 7GN 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 Burnside Close, Astley, Manchester, M29 7GN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M29 7AR, M29 7SJ, M29 7BX, M29 7SR, M29 7QH, M29 7QF, M29 7EP, M29 7GA, M29 7WY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M29 7GN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 46.2% | 47.6% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 53.8% | 52.4% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 30.5% | 33.7% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 50.5% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 8.4% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (91.3%) 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 | 59.2% | 60.1% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 31.2% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 7.2% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 8.1% | 11% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 8.8% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.3% | 23.1% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 19% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 31.1% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.9% | 98.6% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 98.2% | 97.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 97.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.1% | 76.7% | 18.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 62% | 46.2% | 15.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burnside Close 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 -38.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Burnside Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2019-09-27 | £266,967 |
| 9 Burnside Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £154,950 | 2011-06-24 | £289,204 |
| 8 Burnside Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £189,995 | 2010-11-12 | £343,154 |
| 8 Burnside Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2006-07-24 | £315,868 |
M29 7GN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
M29 7GN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 5,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyldesley Primary School Ennerdale Road , Astley Tyldesley M29 7PY | 4out of 4 | 268 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7BT | 3out of 4 | 714 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 | 948 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7DY | 4out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garrett Hall Primary School Garrett Lane , Tyldesley M29 7EY | 4out of 4 | 1,353 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 | 1,485 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 2,698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 2out of 4 | 2,879 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lowry Academy Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 4,067 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 | 1,057 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | 4out of 4 | 3,098 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 5,199 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd) Leigh Sports Stadium, Sale Way , Leigh Sports Village WN7 4JY | - not rated | 5,429 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Adventure Nursery Ltd | Astley Hall Drive, Tyldesley | 393 yd | |
| The Tearoom at Damhouse | Astley Hall Drive, Tyldesley | 393 yd | |
| Bulls Head | 504 Manchester Road, Astley | 751 yd | |
| Noir | 1 Coach Road, Tyldesley | 836 yd | |
| Astley & Tyldesley JFC | Meanley Road, Tyldesley | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyldesley Subscription Bowling Club | 1 Garden Street, Tyldesley | 752 yd | |
| Astley & Tyldesley Miners Welfare Society | Meanley Road, Tyldesley | 865 yd | |
| Astley Labour Club | Manchester Road, Astley | 930 yd | |
| Astley Community Club | Manchester Road, Astley | 930 yd | |
| Tyldesley Rufc | Astley Street, Tyldesley | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Kitchen Tyldesley | Stour Road, Tyldesley | 439 yd | |
| Rivazz8 | Stour Road, Tyldesley | 439 yd | |
| Treasure City | 233 Church Road, Tyldesley | 728 yd | |
| Astley Fish and Chips | 398 Manchester Road, Astley | 897 yd | |
| Golden House | 131 Manchester Road, Tyldesley | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Operative | Stour Road, Tyldesley | 439 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tyldesley Primary School ENNERDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 259 yd |
| The Ley Recreation Ground PARKFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| St Georges Playing Fields ASTLEY STREET | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Gin Pit Village Playing Fields THORNCROFT AVENUE | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Astley & Tyldesley Miner'S Welfare Institute MEANLEY ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 914 yd |
| St George'S Central C Of E Primary School DARLINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 976 yd |
| St. Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School MANCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 40.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 262.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.