Johnson Street is in Tyldesley, Manchester and in Wigan district. M29 8AB is located in the Tyldesley & Mosley Common electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leigh. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Johnson Street, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M29 8AD, M29 8BS, M29 8DR, M29 8FF, M29 8DS, M29 8HE, M29 8HQ, M29 8BT, M29 8BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M29 8AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.2% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.8% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 8AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 49.8% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.1% | 30.1% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 13.4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 11% | 5.2% | -5.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 49% | 42.2% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 33.3% | 5.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 17.1% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 5.8% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
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 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 27.9% | 5.5% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 10% | -10.8% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 18.2% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 17.8% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 17.5% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.4% | 92% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 98% | 89% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 89% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Johnson Street 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 -26.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astley House Johnson Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-03-04 | £189,282 |
| 25 Johnson Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2024-04-19 | £161,845 |
| 37 Johnson Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-08-08 | £238,560 |
| 46 Johnson Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-01-28 | £77,412 |
| 33 Johnson Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2021-11-29 | £170,673 |
M29 8AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,597 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery Darlington Street , Tyldesley M29 8DH | 3out of 4 | 408 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyldesley Primary School Ennerdale Road , Astley Tyldesley M29 7PY | 4out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindsford CofE Primary School Lodge Road , Atherton M46 9BL | 4out of 4 | 954 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Lodge Lane , Hindsford M46 9BN | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Queensway , Higher Folds WN7 2XG | 3out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 775 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 2out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,402 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 3,064 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lowry Academy Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 4,199 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 | 101 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN | - not rated | 731 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | 4out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 4,597 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 5,322 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Elliott | 195 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 55 yd | |
| The Slush Father | 209-215 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 81 yd | |
| Yaprak Turkish Restaurant BBQ and Bar | 184/186 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 82 yd | |
| Skenning Bobs | 166 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 105 yd | |
| My Kitchen | 190 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 105 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 Dance Club | 180 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 82 yd | |
| Mort Arms | 235-237 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 162 yd | |
| Tyldesley Rufc | Astley Street, Tyldesley | 184 yd | |
| Cellar Five | 146a Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 187 yd | |
| Elliotts | 141 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ka Ho Chinese Takeaway | 112 Shuttle Street, Tyldesley | 102 yd | |
| Frankie's Chicken and Pizza Bar | 158 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 105 yd | |
| The Little Chippy | 172 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 105 yd | |
| Market Snack Bar | 7 Stanley Street, Tyldesley | 152 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 148 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 98 yd | |
| Co Operative | Stour Road, Tyldesley | 823 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 7 Gym Poplar Street | health and fitness suite | 283 yd |
| St George'S Central C Of E Primary School DARLINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 306 yd |
| St Georges Playing Fields ASTLEY STREET | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| The Pelican Centre CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 512 yd |
| Kingshill School (Closed) Elliott Street | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Shakerley Ce Primary School (Closed) Lancaster Avenue | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Tyldesley Primary School ENNERDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| Gin Pit Village Playing Fields THORNCROFT AVENUE | grass pitches | 921 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 | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| 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 | 52.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.