Chelford Drive is in Astley, Manchester and in Wigan district. M29 7HF 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 Chelford Drive, Astley, Manchester, M29 7HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M29 7SQ, M29 7ES, M29 7BQ, M29 7ER, M29 7JY, M29 7NB, M29 7JT, M29 7FR, M29 7RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M29 7HF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 55.6% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 46.8% | 44.4% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 7HF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% 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 | 17.6% | 19.9% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 53.2% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 18.5% | 17.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 27.8% | 34.1% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -14.3% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 35% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 25.5% | 25.2% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 12.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
In the area around M29 7HF this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 28.9% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 10% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 10% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 9.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 14.4% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 20.4% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 6.8% | 7% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 4.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.2% | 95.3% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 98.1% | 95.4% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 95.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.9% | 37.2% | -17.3% |
| Christian | 72.7% | 46.2% | 26.5% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chelford Drive 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 -35.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18A Chelford Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-11-01 | £225,345 |
| 18 Chelford Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £303,000 | 2024-02-26 | £328,562 |
| 24 Chelford Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £330 | 2022-08-30 | £343 |
| 20 Chelford Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2021-03-11 | £281,414 |
| 11 Chelford Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2018-12-14 | £265,374 |
M29 7HF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in M29 7HF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 53% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 5,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 649 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garrett Hall Primary School Garrett Lane , Tyldesley M29 7EY | 4out of 4 | 919 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyldesley Primary School Ennerdale Road , Astley Tyldesley M29 7PY | 4out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kendal Road , Boothstown M28 1AG | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7DY | 4out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,538 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 2,447 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 3,249 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lowry Academy Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 3,567 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 2out of 4 | 3,833 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,884 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN | - not rated | 2,416 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | 4out of 4 | 3,831 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 5,334 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noir | 1 Coach Road, Tyldesley | 156 yd | |
| Zest | East Lancashire Road, Tyldesley | 423 yd | |
| Bulls Head | 504 Manchester Road, Astley | 444 yd | |
| Woodland Adventure Nursery Ltd | Astley Hall Drive, Tyldesley | 618 yd | |
| The Tearoom at Damhouse | Astley Hall Drive, Tyldesley | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Conservative & Unionist Club | 90-94 Higher Green Lane, Astley | 675 yd | |
| Astley Labour Club | Manchester Road, Astley | 1,075 yd | |
| Astley Community Club | Manchester Road, Astley | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure City | 233 Church Road, Tyldesley | 243 yd | |
| Astley's Sandwich and Delicatessen | 48 Higher Green Lane, Astley | 419 yd | |
| Astley Fish and Chips | 398 Manchester Road, Astley | 1,020 yd | |
| Astley Tandoori | 414-416 Manchester Road, Astley | 1,075 yd | |
| Chinese Kitchen Tyldesley | Stour Road, Tyldesley | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Operative | Stour Road, Tyldesley | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garrett Hall Primary School GARRETT LANE | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Ellesmere Street Playing Fields ELLESMERE STREET | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| The Ley Recreation Ground PARKFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School KENDAL ROAD | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Gym 28 199B 199B CHADDOCK LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,014 yd |
| Tyldesley Primary School ENNERDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.