Manchester Road is in Tyldesley, Manchester and in Wigan district. M29 8DW 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 Manchester Road, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M29 8DH, M29 8DP, M29 8DY, M29 8DX, M29 8DF, M29 8FH, M29 8DT, M29 8FD, M29 8DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M29 8DW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 50.7% | 47.4% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 52.6% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 8DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 48.6% | 48.8% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 31.7% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 11.9% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 49.9% | 47.4% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 35.4% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 13.2% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 25.9% | 19% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 10% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 17.7% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 22.3% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 23% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.2% | 86.8% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 94.6% | 87.2% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 87.2% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manchester 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 -4.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Manchester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-09-22 | £133,581 |
| 33 Manchester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-09-19 | £138,924 |
| 37 Manchester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-12-15 | £140,664 |
| 13 Manchester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2022-09-07 | £84,993 |
| 21 Manchester Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-07-28 | £92,735 |
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,485 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 | 130 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyldesley Primary School Ennerdale Road , Astley Tyldesley M29 7PY | 4out of 4 | 704 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindsford CofE Primary School Lodge Road , Atherton M46 9BL | 4out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Lodge Lane , Hindsford M46 9BN | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garrett Hall Primary School Garrett Lane , Tyldesley M29 7EY | 4out of 4 | 1,555 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 | 1,062 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 2out of 4 | 2,294 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,347 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 3,196 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lowry Academy Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 3,925 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 | 229 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN | - not rated | 793 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | 4out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 4,485 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Kindness | 249a Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 108 yd | |
| My Kitchen | 190 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 228 yd | |
| Spring Deer Restaurant | 176-178 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 228 yd | |
| Skenning Bobs | 166 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 228 yd | |
| The Slush Father | 209-215 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mort Arms | 235-237 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 136 yd | |
| Tyldesley Subscription Bowling Club | 1 Garden Street, Tyldesley | 218 yd | |
| 180 Dance Club | 180 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 299 yd | |
| Tyldesley Rufc | Astley Street, Tyldesley | 392 yd | |
| Cellar Five | 146a Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankie's Chicken and Pizza Bar | 158 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 228 yd | |
| The Little Chippy | 172 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 228 yd | |
| Golden House | 131 Manchester Road, Tyldesley | 320 yd | |
| Ka Ho Chinese Takeaway | 112 Shuttle Street, Tyldesley | 395 yd | |
| Market Snack Bar | 7 Stanley Street, Tyldesley | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 380 yd | |
| Co Operative | Stour Road, Tyldesley | 586 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George'S Central C Of E Primary School DARLINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 78 yd |
| Unit 7 Gym Poplar Street | health and fitness suite | 446 yd |
| St Georges Playing Fields ASTLEY STREET | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Tyldesley Primary School ENNERDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| The Pelican Centre CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 809 yd |
| Kingshill School (Closed) Elliott Street | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Shakerley Ce Primary School (Closed) Lancaster Avenue | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Gin Pit Village Playing Fields THORNCROFT AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.