Seathwaite Close is in Astley, Manchester and in Wigan district. M29 7QE is located in the Astley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leigh. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Seathwaite Close, Astley, Manchester, M29 7QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M29 7PZ, M29 7PU, M29 7EG, M29 7PY, M29 7QH, M29 7GZ, M29 7QF, M29 7AU, M29 7QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M29 7QE has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 47% | 48% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 53% | 52% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 7QE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% 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 | 29.3% | 29.1% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60% | 60.7% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 16.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (91.7%) 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 | 56.9% | 59.2% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 32.5% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 7% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 11.6% | 11.1% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 9% | -10.1% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 18.7% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 8.7% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 17.9% | 1.7% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 32.7% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 96.7% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 97.4% | 96.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 76.7% | 15.8% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 65.6% | 46.2% | 19.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Seathwaite 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 -17.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Seathwaite Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-10-22 | £365,513 |
| 12 Seathwaite Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2020-10-30 | £433,319 |
| 10 Seathwaite Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2016-07-15 | £356,732 |
| 8 Seathwaite Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2014-09-26 | £338,193 |
| 2 Seathwaite Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2011-12-09 | £375,357 |
M29 7QE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 7QE 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 | 149 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Education | 38 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 30 |
| Other | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 5,061 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 | 271 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery Darlington Street , Tyldesley M29 8DH | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7BT | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7DY | 4out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garrett Hall Primary School Garrett Lane , Tyldesley M29 7EY | 4out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7EE | 3out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 2out of 4 | 2,621 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 2,721 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lowry Academy Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 4,116 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 | 794 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | 4out of 4 | 2,838 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 5,061 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 | 5,378 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 | 665 yd | |
| The Tearoom at Damhouse | Astley Hall Drive, Tyldesley | 665 yd | |
| My Kitchen | 190 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 676 yd | |
| Spring Deer Restaurant | 176-178 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 676 yd | |
| Skenning Bobs | 166 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyldesley Subscription Bowling Club | 1 Garden Street, Tyldesley | 490 yd | |
| Tyldesley Rufc | Astley Street, Tyldesley | 672 yd | |
| Mort Arms | 235-237 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 687 yd | |
| 180 Dance Club | 180 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 703 yd | |
| Tyldesley Little Theatre | Lemon Street, Tyldesley | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Kitchen Tyldesley | Stour Road, Tyldesley | 370 yd | |
| Rivazz8 | Stour Road, Tyldesley | 370 yd | |
| Frankie's Chicken and Pizza Bar | 158 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 676 yd | |
| The Little Chippy | 172 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 676 yd | |
| Golden House | 131 Manchester Road, Tyldesley | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Operative | Stour Road, Tyldesley | 370 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 775 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tyldesley Primary School ENNERDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 183 yd |
| St Georges Playing Fields ASTLEY STREET | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Gin Pit Village Playing Fields THORNCROFT AVENUE | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| St George'S Central C Of E Primary School DARLINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| The Ley Recreation Ground PARKFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Astley & Tyldesley Miner'S Welfare Institute MEANLEY ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 816 yd |
| Kingshill School (Closed) Elliott Street | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Unit 7 Gym Poplar Street | health and fitness suite | 1,042 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 | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.