Astley Hall Drive is in Astley, Manchester and in Wigan district. M29 7TX is located in the Astley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leigh. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Astley Hall Drive, Astley, Manchester, M29 7TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M29 7GF, M29 7RD, M29 7GB, M29 7GG, M29 7RB, M29 7BH, M29 7BJ, M29 7GD, M29 7NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M29 7TX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 50.3% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49.7% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 7TX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% 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 | 23.8% | 30% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.4% | 51.1% | -13.3% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8.9% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 7.8% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.1% | 52.3% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 28.3% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 13.7% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 18.4% | 16.7% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 9.7% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 16.4% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 16% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 34.6% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.5% | 96% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 96.2% | 95.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 95.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 65.4% | 46.2% | 19.2% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Astley Hall 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Astley Hall Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2025-06-27 | £556,237 |
| 21 Astley Hall Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2025-05-02 | £501,329 |
| 25 Astley Hall Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2020-09-30 | £586,169 |
| 7 Astley Hall Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-05-07 | £444,755 |
| 59 Astley Hall Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £402,500 | 2018-11-22 | £597,839 |
M29 7TX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 7TX 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 student residents living in M29 7TX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 5,374 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 | 371 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyldesley Primary School Ennerdale Road , Astley Tyldesley M29 7PY | 4out of 4 | 557 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7DY | 4out of 4 | 874 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garrett Hall Primary School Garrett Lane , Tyldesley M29 7EY | 4out of 4 | 1,233 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 | 1,282 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,286 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 2,764 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 2out of 4 | 3,269 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lowry Academy Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 3,977 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 | 1,434 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | 4out of 4 | 3,462 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 5,374 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Adventure Nursery Ltd | Astley Hall Drive, Tyldesley | 5 yd | |
| The Tearoom at Damhouse | Astley Hall Drive, Tyldesley | 5 yd | |
| Bulls Head | 504 Manchester Road, Astley | 357 yd | |
| Noir | 1 Coach Road, Tyldesley | 467 yd | |
| Super Snax Sandwich Bar | 373a Manchester Road, Astley | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Labour Club | Manchester Road, Astley | 725 yd | |
| Astley Community Club | Manchester Road, Astley | 725 yd | |
| Astley Conservative & Unionist Club | 90-94 Higher Green Lane, Astley | 975 yd | |
| Atherton Cricket Club | Eckersley Fold Lane, Atherton | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure City | 233 Church Road, Tyldesley | 371 yd | |
| Astley Fish and Chips | 398 Manchester Road, Astley | 677 yd | |
| Chinese Kitchen Tyldesley | Stour Road, Tyldesley | 708 yd | |
| Rivazz8 | Stour Road, Tyldesley | 708 yd | |
| Astley Tandoori | 414-416 Manchester Road, Astley | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Operative | Stour Road, Tyldesley | 708 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Ley Recreation Ground PARKFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Tyldesley Primary School ENNERDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| St. Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School MANCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Garrett Hall Primary School GARRETT LANE | grass pitches | 975 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.