Whimbrel Road, Astley, Manchester, M29 7RD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M29 7RD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.4%	51.8%	0.4%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	48.6%	48.2%	-0.4%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

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 7RD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% 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	29.7%	30.6%	0.9%	37.9%	-7.3%
Married: Opposite sex	57.1%	57.6%	0.5%	44.2%	13.4%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.2%	0.7%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	8.1%	8.5%	0.4%	9.1%	-0.6%
Widowed	2.6%	2.6%	0.0%	6.1%	-3.5%

Health

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 (86.4%) 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	62.1%	57.5%	-4.6%	48.4%	9.1%
Good health	30.8%	28.9%	-1.9%	33.6%	-4.7%
Fair health	5.6%	9.1%	3.5%	12.7%	-3.6%
Bad health	0.8%	3.8%	3.0%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	8.4%	14%	5.6%	18.2%	-4.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.3%	6.3%	-12.0%	9.6%	-3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.4%	18.5%	-0.9%	13.4%	5.1%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	5.2%	2.3%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.6%	25.5%	7.9%	16.9%	8.6%
Degree or Similar	30.8%	28.4%	-2.4%	33.8%	-5.4%
Other	2.6%	2.2%	-0.4%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	99.2%	97.1%	-2.1%	81.4%	15.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.7% 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%	97.7%	-0.3%	83.2%	14.5%
European Union	1.4%	1.5%	0.1%	6.1%	-4.6%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.7%	97.4%	-0.3%	83.2%	14.2%
10+ Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	9.8%	-8.6%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.1%	76.7%	13.4%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	8.5%	13.5%	-5.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.1%	37.2%	-10.1%
Christian	71.1%	46.2%	24.9%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	1.5%	6.0%	-4.5%

Safety

Is Whimbrel Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whimbrel Road 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 -50.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,700

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in M29 7RD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Whimbrel Road are based on 65 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wigan.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Whimbrel Road, Astley, Manchester, M29 7RD

Estimated Average Property Prices for M29 7RD

Average Price
£212,046

Semi-Detached
£204,970

Terraced
£254,501

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whimbrel Road

Average Price
£217,616

Semi-Detached
£217,713

Terraced
£225,414

Detached
£157,500

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whimbrel Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
44 Whimbrel Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2024-11-21	£250,049
58 Whimbrel Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2022-11-16	£139,940
52 Whimbrel Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£175,000	2019-11-08	£260,900
52 Whimbrel Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2017-09-05	£222,156
56 Whimbrel Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2016-12-20	£226,284

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M29 7RD

Employment

M29 7RD 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	122
Retired	52
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	26
Student (economically inactive)	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	3
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	44
Education	29
Construction	21
Human health and social work activities	21
Professional, scientific and technical activities	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	20
Manufacturing	18
Administrative and support service activities	14
Financial and insurance activities	13
Transport and storage	9
Other	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	5,272 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	455 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tyldesley Primary School Ennerdale Road , Astley Tyldesley M29 7PY	4out of 4	538 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7DY	4out of 4	985 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Garrett Hall Primary School Garrett Lane , Tyldesley M29 7EY	4out of 4	1,101 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery Darlington Street , Tyldesley M29 8DH	3out of 4	1,251 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,397 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN	3out of 4	1,928 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU	3out of 4	2,895 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY	2out of 4	3,319 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Lowry Academy Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY	- not rated	3,845 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS	- not rated	1,430 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN	- not rated	2,021 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP	4out of 4	3,440 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS	4out of 4	5,272 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Woodland Adventure Nursery Ltd	Astley Hall Drive, Tyldesley	135 yd
The Tearoom at Damhouse	Astley Hall Drive, Tyldesley	135 yd
Bulls Head	504 Manchester Road, Astley	380 yd
Noir	1 Coach Road, Tyldesley	394 yd
Super Snax Sandwich Bar	373a Manchester Road, Astley	759 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Astley Labour Club	Manchester Road, Astley	842 yd
Astley Community Club	Manchester Road, Astley	842 yd
Astley Conservative & Unionist Club	90-94 Higher Green Lane, Astley	977 yd
Atherton Cricket Club	Eckersley Fold Lane, Atherton	1,086 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Treasure City	233 Church Road, Tyldesley	286 yd
Chinese Kitchen Tyldesley	Stour Road, Tyldesley	668 yd
Rivazz8	Stour Road, Tyldesley	668 yd
Astley's Sandwich and Delicatessen	48 Higher Green Lane, Astley	752 yd
Astley Fish and Chips	398 Manchester Road, Astley	792 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co Operative	Stour Road, Tyldesley		668 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Ley Recreation Ground PARKFIELD AVENUE	grass pitches	449 yd
Tyldesley Primary School ENNERDALE ROAD	grass pitches	601 yd
Garrett Hall Primary School GARRETT LANE	grass pitches	843 yd
St. Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School MANCHESTER ROAD	grass pitches	1,019 yd
Ellesmere Street Playing Fields ELLESMERE STREET	grass pitches	1,092 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	68.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	137.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.