Thistle Croft, Astley, Manchester, M29 7SY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M29 7SY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.3%	51.1%	-1.2%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	47.7%	48.9%	1.2%	49.0%	-0.1%

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 area around M29 7SY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	40.2%	42.5%	2.3%	37.9%	4.6%
Married: Opposite sex	41.8%	47.9%	6.1%	44.2%	3.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	1.6%	1.8%	0.2%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	8.4%	4.6%	-3.8%	9.1%	-4.5%
Widowed	8%	2.3%	-5.7%	6.1%	-3.8%

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 (94.1%) 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	45.8%	64.6%	18.8%	48.4%	16.2%
Good health	32.7%	29.5%	-3.2%	33.6%	-4.1%
Fair health	14.6%	5.5%	-9.1%	12.7%	-7.2%
Bad health	5.9%	0.3%	-5.6%	4.0%	-3.7%
Very bad health	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

In the area around M29 7SY this area, 5.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.7%	5.4%	-25.3%	18.2%	-12.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.5%	5.4%	-8.1%	9.6%	-4.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.1%	13.1%	-4.0%	13.4%	-0.3%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	6.8%	0.4%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	23%	13.0%	16.9%	6.1%
Degree or Similar	18.7%	43.7%	25.0%	33.8%	9.9%
Other	3.6%	2.7%	-0.9%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.3%	2%	1.7%	3.1%	-1.1%
Pakistani	0.6%	1.6%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.1%
Black African	0%	5.9%	5.9%	2.5%	3.4%
Black Caribbean	0.9%	1%	0.1%	1.0%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	2.9%	2.9%	0.8%	2.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	96.6%	85.6%	-11.0%	81.4%	4.2%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.5%	88.3%	-5.2%	83.2%	5.1%
European Union	3.1%	4.9%	1.8%	6.1%	-1.2%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.3%	3.3%	3.0%	2.7%	0.6%
Middle East and Asia	0%	2.6%	2.6%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.8%	0.7%	-2.1%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.5%	88.3%	-4.2%	83.2%	5.1%
10+ Years	0.3%	4.9%	4.6%	9.8%	-4.9%
5-10 Years	2.2%	4.2%	2.0%	2.9%	1.3%
2-5 Years	0.9%	1.6%	0.7%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	4%	1%	-3.0%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.8%	76.7%	4.1%
Lithuania	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	2.3%	1.5%	0.8%
Central and Western Africa	1.9%	0.3%	1.6%
Middle East	1%	0.1%	0.9%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
No passport held	10.7%	13.5%	-2.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39%	37.2%	1.8%
Christian	56.7%	46.2%	10.5%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	2%	6.0%	-4.0%

Safety

Is Thistle Croft Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thistle Croft 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 -14.7%.

🔎 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 7SY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Thistle Croft are based on 46 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 Thistle Croft, Astley, Manchester, M29 7SY

Estimated Average Property Prices for M29 7SY

Average Price
£308,745

Semi-Detached
£133,038

Terraced
£129,906

Detached
£436,338

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thistle Croft

Average Price
£313,009

Semi-Detached
£137,271

Terraced
£128,898

Detached
£442,259

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thistle CroftStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
24 Thistle Croft, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2025-08-11	£318,904
3 Thistle Croft, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£437,500	2025-08-08	£442,922
28 Thistle Croft, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£120,000	2025-07-11	£122,190
60 Thistle Croft, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£402,500	2022-11-25	£431,337
26 Thistle Croft, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£119,500	2022-10-18	£126,291

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M29 7SY

Employment

M29 7SY 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	124
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	25
Retired	18
Looking after home or family	8
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Construction	17
Human health and social work activities	17
Manufacturing	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Education	9
Financial and insurance activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	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	4,665 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Garrett Hall Primary School Garrett Lane , Tyldesley M29 7EY	4out of 4	215 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kendal Road , Boothstown M28 1AG	3out of 4	736 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tyldesley Primary School Ennerdale Road , Astley Tyldesley M29 7PY	4out of 4	1,110 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common Commonside Road , Worsley M28 1AE	3out of 4	1,165 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7BT	3out of 4	1,280 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	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	2,222 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN	3out of 4	2,540 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Lowry Academy Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY	- not rated	2,917 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU	3out of 4	3,830 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY	2out of 4	3,852 yd	Free schools	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	1,792 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN	- not rated	2,159 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP	4out of 4	3,512 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS	4out of 4	4,665 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bridgewater School Drywood Hall , Worsley Road M28 2WQ	- not rated	5,315 yd	Other independent 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
The Corner Cafe	83 Sale Lane, Tyldesley	688 yd
Lugana Restaurant	146 Mosley Common Road, Worsley	700 yd
Beehive Community Centre	Lindale Road, Worsley	742 yd
Noir	1 Coach Road, Tyldesley	806 yd
Subway Parr Bridge	Unit 3 Parr Bridge Retail Park, Mosley Common Road	823 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Colliers Arms	105 Sale Lane, Tyldesley		738 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fey Wong	77 Sale Lane, Tyldesley	688 yd
Shan Shan	79 Sale Lane, Tyldesley	688 yd
Mayflower	138 Sale Lane, Tyldesley	692 yd
Treasure City	233 Church Road, Tyldesley	801 yd
Big Mamma	127 Mosley Common Road, Worsley	802 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Londis	67-69 Sale Lane, Tyldesley	688 yd
Lidl Great Britain Limited	Mosley Common Road, Tyldesley	711 yd
Spar	131 Mosley Common Road, Tyldesley	872 yd
Co Operative	Stour Road, Tyldesley	1,081 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Garrett Hall Primary School GARRETT LANE	grass pitches	92 yd
Holy Family Catholic Primary School KENDAL ROAD	grass pitches	640 yd
Gym 28 199B 199B CHADDOCK LANE	health and fitness suite	827 yd
St. Johns Ce Primary School (Closed) Commonside Road	grass pitches	1,062 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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	251.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	36.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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